Published on: 2026-09-11
Source: United Nations
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September 11, 2026 UN
Main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: the UN Secretary-General met with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi; due to an outbreak of violence, tens of thousands of people in southwestern Yemen are leaving their homes; as a result of strikes in Ukraine, civilians have been killed and injured; a meeting was held at the UN Security Council dedicated to the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
UN Chief in New Delhi
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is on a visit to New Delhi. Over the weekend, he will participate in the BRICS summit, and today he held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. One of the main topics of discussion was the priorities of India’s chairmanship of BRICS, including the need to create multilateral institutions that fully reflect the realities of the modern world. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister also discussed conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and their impact on the global economy.
Clashes in Yemen
At least 46,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to clashes between the Houthis and government forces, which resumed last week in southwestern Yemen. This information is provided by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). At the same time, the number of displaced persons is growing by the hour, the IOM specifies. It is reported that last night many people left the city of Mocha: earlier this week, this strategically important port on the Red Sea came under Houthi control.
Strikes on Ukraine
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as a result of the fighting in the frontline areas of Ukraine, civilians, including children, continue to be killed and injured. The highest number of casualties was recorded in Pavlograd, where a strike was carried out on a shopping center yesterday evening. Matthias Schmale, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, emphasized that people must be able to safely carry out their daily activities. The UN, together with its partners, is providing support to those affected as well as to emergency service personnel.
Anniversary of the September 11 attacks
A meeting was held at the UN Security Council dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Council members observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims. Speaking at the meeting, Natalia German, head of the Executive Directorate of the Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, emphasized the need for international cooperation in combating terrorism, which must be based on the principles of respect for human rights and the rule of law.
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