Nepal Floods: Over 1,300 Dead - Press Briefing | United Nations

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Speaking live from Kathmandu, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia reported that confirmed fatalities from the August 26 disaster have reached 1,367, with more than 5,100 people still unaccounted for, including 587 foreign nationals. Yahia highlighted ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in flooded hydropower tunnels and pushed for swift international backing of the UN's $49.6 million flash appeal, framing Nepal's devastation as a stark reminder of the urgent need for global climate justice and loss-and-damage financing. Addressing the Resident Coordinator for Nepal Lila Pieters Yahia said, "I'm speaking to you from Kathmandu two weeks after the disaster that struck Nepal on 26th of August, where things stand as of this evening. We have 1,367 people confirmed dead. Around 5,132 people are still missing, including about 587 foreign national. 102 bodies have been handed over. 13,646 people have been rescued. On Saturday, I visited the worst affected areas. What I saw whole settlements are gone, the riverbed has moved. People are still searching for family members they know they may never find. They are doing it along the military, police, international experts, and volunteer. People told me five things. They witness the loved one, the community members being taken away by the 20 meters high wave. They lost their livelihood, they lost their loved one, they lost their home, and they lost in many cases, the breadwinner of their family. But they also told me that aid has reached them. They are receiving food, non food item, My colleagues from WFP, from UNICEF, from WHO have reached those communities along with NGO partners and the government. The aid is reaching. However, still some people have not been able to be reached because access remain extremely difficult. Last Friday with the government of Nepal and the United Nations, we launched a flash appeal for $49.6 million to reach more than 84,000 people by the end of December. It covers logistic food, clean water, healthcare, mental health care, protection, shelter and cash. It is designed to put money directly into people hence whatever markets are working. It is a life saving appeal. It does not cover reconstruction, which will follow the government post disaster need assessment. Where are we so far in terms of funding? Out of the 49.6 million we have received the pledge of $22 million. I'd like, as a next point to discuss the point which has been making headline news everywhere now, which is the issue of climate justice and loss and damages. As Stephan said, the devastation Nepal has experienced is an extraordinary stark illustration of the losses and damages that climate vulnerable countries are increasingly facing. Nepal has contributed very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. Yet it is experiencing profound human and economical consequences from a changing climate. The government of Nepal has approached the fund for responding to loss and damages for support, and that request will be considered through the fund established governance and decision making process. It will not be appropriate for us the UN team here in Nepal to prejudge that process or the amount of financing that may ultimately be approved. More broadly, Nepal calls for climate justice speaks to a principle that lies at the heart of the international climate Framework. Countries that are particularly vulnerable to climate change need adequate and accessible support to respond to losses and damages they did little to cause. Question of the legal responsibility or liability of individual state as distinct from the fund financing process. It will be also very inappropriate for me, the resident coordinator, to make determination on those question. Our immediate priority is to support Nepal and its people in responding to the enormous human consequences of this disaster and the urgent need for humanitarian need. My plea tonight to the international community, we need to demonstrate solidarity towards the people of Nepal, a time where they needed the most. Thank you."


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Tribute to the memory of Amir of Qatar - UN Chief | United Nations

Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, paying tribute to the memory of His Highness the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.


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Tribute to the memory of Amir of Qatar - UN Chief | United Nations

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Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, paying tribute to the memory of His Highness the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.


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Peace Bell Ceremony | International Day of Peace 2026 | United Nations

Secretary-General António Guterres rang the Peace Bell at United Nations Headquarters, and said, “I will always stand with the champions of peace around the world.” On the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of the International Day of Peace, Guterres called on world leaders “to stand with us: Take action; Invest in solutions; And do the hard work of building lasting, sustainable peace.” He concluded, “This is the last time I will ring the Peace Bell. But I will always stand with the champions of peace around the world.” Khalilur Rahman, President of the General Assembly’s 81st session, said “To invest in peace is to invest in trust and, 81 years on, in the confidence that multilateral action can still deliver for those it exists to serve. This year theme - “Investing in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day”- reminds us of this calling.” The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.


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Trump’s treasury secretary really said this…

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🚨GOP Convention JUST WENT OFF THE RAILS…

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Grindr Outages Reported in Dallas as Republican Convention Kicks Off

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Planting hope in remote communities, with Alvaro Lario | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

@unitednations https://youtu.be/cww_7PYrvTY Growing up in rural Spain, Alvaro Lario’s parents managed a small fruit farm that sold melons in local villages. Now he is President of the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and is helping small scale farmers to thrive all around the world. “All of these people are extremely entrepreneurial. They're extremely creative. They have a lot of willingness and energy. Many times it's just the lack of opportunity or the lack of means, and I think that's what makes this job or this role very rewarding.” The UN supports rural communities around the world as they gain economic self-reliance through agricultural activities. In this episode, Alvaro Lario reflects on attracting private sector investment for those projects, on what indigenous groups can teach others about resilience to global shocks, and shares how building one new road can transform thousands of lives.


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Planting hope in remote communities, with Alvaro Lario | UN ‘Awake at Night’ podcast teaser

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@unitednations https://youtu.be/cww_7PYrvTY Growing up in rural Spain, Alvaro Lario’s parents managed a small fruit farm that sold melons in local villages. Now he is President of the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and is helping small scale farmers to thrive all around the world. “All of these people are extremely entrepreneurial. They're extremely creative. They have a lot of willingness and energy. Many times it's just the lack of opportunity or the lack of means, and I think that's what makes this job or this role very rewarding.” The UN supports rural communities around the world as they gain economic self-reliance through agricultural activities. In this episode, Alvaro Lario reflects on attracting private sector investment for those projects, on what indigenous groups can teach others about resilience to global shocks, and shares how building one new road can transform thousands of lives.


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Nepal floods: racing to reach survivors

UN agencies and humanitarian workers are delivering food and emergency assistance to more than 84,000 people affected by last week’s catastrophic floods in Nepal. UN News spoke with UN Resident Coordinator Lila Pieters Yahia about delivering shelter, healthcare, clean water and protection to the hardest-to-reach communities before winter closes in. On 26 August, a glacier on the border between Nepal and the Tibet autonomous region of China collapsed, triggering floods that have now claimed more than 1,360 lives and left thousands missing.


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Hormuz impasse deepens: Iran retaliates against US targets after its oil tankers destroyed

Iran launched fresh attacks against US targets in the Middle East on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers, dragging the foes deeper into war. Tehran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they attacked 20 US vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil and gas that Iran has largely controlled since the war erupted. The United States and Iran are locked in a stalemate six months into the war, with Iran maintaining a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz and Washington pushing a campaign to choke Iran's ports and economy. #USA #Iran #Hormuz 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen


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