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The UN’s ‘deadbeat dads’ are bleeding it dry. Here’s how to break the cycle

The world body’s financial situation is “undoubtedly dire”, in the words of former UN official Eugene Chen.
The world body’s financial situation is “undoubtedly dire”, in the words of former UN official Eugene Chen.

UN rights chief appeals for $509 million as crises mount and funding shrinks

Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends the Human Rights Council at the UN European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, attends the Human Rights Council at the UN European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

UNICEF calls for criminalisation of AI content depicting child sex abuse

At least 1.2 million children across 11 countries disclosed having their images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes in the past year, according to UNICEF.
At least 1.2 million children across 11 countries disclosed having their images manipulated into sexually explicit deepfakes in the past year, according to UNICEF.

Explainer: Why is UN warning of ‘imminent financial collapse’?

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seen on a screen as he speaks during a press conference outlining his priorities for 2026 at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 29, 2026.    REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seen on a screen as he speaks during a press conference outlining his priorities for 2026 at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 29, 2026.    REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

WHO chief says turmoil following US exit creates chance for reset

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 2025 was “one of the most difficult years” for the WHO.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says 2025 was “one of the most difficult years” for the WHO.

How Singapore’s ‘radiation detectives’ ensure safety as South-east Asia explores nuclear energy

Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.
Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 31, 2026

Around three million more files relating to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein - a one-time close friend of US President Donald Trump - were released by the US Justice Department on Jan 30.
Around three million more files relating to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein - a one-time close friend of US President Donald Trump - were released by the US Justice Department on Jan 30.

UN chief warns of organisation’s ‘imminent financial collapse’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned in a letter to UN ambassadors that  cash for the organisation could run out by July.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned in a letter to UN ambassadors that  cash for the organisation could run out by July.

At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UN

There were more than 400 military air strikes conducted in Myanmar during nearly two months, said the United Nations.
There were more than 400 military air strikes conducted in Myanmar during nearly two months, said the United Nations.

Israel steps up evictions of Palestinians from East Jerusalem

Residential buildings in the Silwan neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Residential buildings in the Silwan neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.