https://press.un.org/en en https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgt3478.doc.htm The Secretary-General arrived in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday, 24 October. Later in the afternoon, he did an interview with Al-Ahram newspaper. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:23:08 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgt3478.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16495.doc.htm The Security Council today unanimously adopted resolution 2833 (2026) (to be issued as document S/RES/2833(2026)), extending the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia until 31 October 2027, focusing on its primary function to support verification and monitoring of implementation of the Final Agreement pertaining to resolution 2366 (2017). Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:13:25 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16495.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gapal1497.doc.htm The United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People held its 431st meeting, with the theme “Human Dignity under Strain: The Humanitarian and Human Rights Consequences in the Occupied Palestinian Territory”, on 29 October 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York, with briefings by Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967; Farida Shaheed, Special Rapporteur on the right to education; Surya Deva, Special Rapporteur on the right to development; and Srinivasan Muralidhara, Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:27:02 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gapal1497.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16496 The Security Council today will hold its semi-annual debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina today and vote on a draft resolution renewing the authorization of the European Union-led multinational stabilization force (EUFOR-Althea) for another year. Denis Bećirović, the Bosniak member and current Chair of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s tripartite Presidency, is expected to participate alongside representatives of Croatia and Serbia under rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, which allows non-Council Member States to participate without voting rights. The European Union will participate under rule 39, which allows the Council to invite individuals, including representatives of international organizations, to provide information or assistance. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:39:36 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16496 https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3760.doc.htm The Sixth Committee (Legal) continued its discussion of the first cluster of topics from the International Law Commission’s annual report today, as speakers highlighted the importance of clarity when codifying or developing rules on topics ranging from the contours of official immunity to cooperation amidst rising seas. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:22:44 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gal3760.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16493.doc.htm Amid rapid technological change and evolving maritime threats, the international community must balance innovation with robust human oversight, strict adherence to international law, and enhanced cybersecurity standards, the Security Council heard today during its high-level open debate on emerging technologies in maritime security. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:22:43 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16493.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3781.doc.htm The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today approved three draft resolutions and a decision related to outer space, as well as eight draft resolutions and two decisions regarding conventional weapons, forwarding them to the General Assembly. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:50:40 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3781.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4453.doc.htm Toxic pollution threatens human rights and ecosystems, while global temperatures are set to breach the critical 1.5°C threshold, United Nations experts warned the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) today, urging action to confront mounting environmental threats. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:43:13 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/gashc4453.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12802.doc.htm As the International Court of Justice marks its eightieth anniversary amid a record caseload, the General Assembly heard today urgent calls to strengthen the Court’s independence, uphold its decisions and ensure that international law prevails over the use of force. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:27:50 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/ga12802.doc.htm https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261029.doc.htm In Haiti, nearly 14,000 people have fled their homes in Petite-Rivière-de-l’Artibonite since violence erupted on 19 October, according to the International Organization for Migration. The World Food Programme warns that acute hunger is on track to hit record levels, affecting 6.35 million people beginning next March. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:04:26 -0400 United Nations https://press.un.org/en/2026/db261029.doc.htm