By Vibhu Mishra 15 January 2026 UN Affairs In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability” – even as international cooperation is fraying at the moment it is most needed.

Severe winter weather in the Gaza Strip has brought new challenges to communities where more than two years of conflict has left tens of thousands of people dead, injured or displaced, and shattered essential infrastructure.

Since September 2025, at least five media professionals have been assaulted by law enforcement officers or political activists. As the general elections scheduled for 15 January approach, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns these acts of violence and urges the authorities not to restrict internet access and to guarantee the free exercise of journalism before, during and after the elections.

January 08, 2026 Sam Hofman In October and November 2025, EarthRights International brought together community organizers and human rights defenders from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam for training sessions on community-led research.