UN: Labour markets under pressure as economic recovery loses steam (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
Global employment expanded in 2024 in line with a growing labour force, keeping the global unemployment rate steady at 5 per cent, similar to that of 2023, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has said.

UN: $3.32 billion appeal launched to aid the most vulnerable Ukrainians (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
The United Nations and its partners on 16 January launched the humanitarian and refugee response plans for Ukraine for 2025, appealing for US$3.32 billion to support 8.2 million people affected by the crisis within the country and across its borders.

Yemen: UN launches $2.5 billion appeal as humanitarian crisis deepens (PRIV)
(Kanaga Raja, Penang)
The United Nations and its partners on 15 January launched the 2025 Yemen Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), seeking US$2.47 billion to provide urgent humanitarian and protection assistance to millions of people in need in the country.