The UN News app serves as a comprehensive hub for daily updates from the United Nations, providing verified information on global events, peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, climate change, and other key UN priorities. Designed for a global audience, the app delivers content in nine languages, ensuring accessibility for users worldwide. Multimedia formats, including text, photos, infographics, audio, and video, bring the latest developments from the UN to life.
Global Updates
Stay informed with timely updates on the UN’s work across peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, environmental initiatives, and development programs. Content spans in-depth reports, field stories, and interviews with senior UN officials and envoys, offering insights into international affairs and global challenges.
Multimedia Content
The app delivers news through various formats, including written articles, videos, podcasts, photo features, and audio programs. Users can watch or listen to informative content anywhere, making it easy to stay connected with UN developments.
Live Broadcasts
Watch live coverage of critical meetings such as the UN Security Council and General Assembly sessions. The app ensures access to real-time proceedings and discussions shaping global policy.
Personalized Experience
With the My News feature, users can customize their newsfeed based on their interests. Bookmarks and easy search functionality allow for quick access to favorite articles and topics. The text-to-audio feature enables listening on the go, while social media integration provides updates across multiple platforms.
Multilingual Support
Content is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Hindi. Automatic translation and multilingual functionality allow users worldwide to access information in their preferred language seamlessly.
Additional Features
The app offers a direct link to the UN.org website, ensuring users can explore further resources. The platform’s intuitive design and enhanced features make navigation easy and convenient, while ensuring verified and trustworthy news from the UN.
FAQs
1. What languages does the UN News app support?
The app provides content in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Hindi.
2. Can I watch live UN meetings through the app?
Yes, live broadcasts of the UN Security Council and General Assembly meetings are available.
3. Does the app offer personalized news?
The My News feature allows users to customize their newsfeed and bookmark favorite articles for easy access.
4. What types of content are available on the app?
Users can access news articles, videos, podcasts, photo features, audio programs, field reports, and interviews with UN officials.
5. Does the app include translation and accessibility features?
Yes, it offers automatic translation and a text-to-audio function for a fully multilingual and accessible experience.
Version History
v279(7.0.5)—22 Nov, 2025
We’ve also updated how Text-to-Speech works in the app. It is no longer enabled by default and can now be turned on manually from the Settings menu, giving you more control over your reading and listening preferences.
v276(7.0.4)—21 Aug, 2024
We’re always working in the background to ensure your experience is seamless. This update includes several under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes.
v274(7.0.3)—20 Aug, 2024
We’re always working in the background to ensure your experience is seamless. This update includes several under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes.
