Published on: 2026-11-04
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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3 November 2026 UN
Top news of the day at the UN and worldwide: the UN chief condemned Russian strikes on Ukraine, essential supplies are running out in Taiz, Yemen, the UN Secretary-General is traveling to Spain, the number of internet users has reached 6.3 billion.
Strikes on Ukraine
The UN Secretary-General condemns Russian attacks on Ukrainian settlements, including today’s strikes on a hospital in Kharkiv and a hospice in Dnipro, as well as yesterday’s strike on a school in Zaporizhzhia region, which was used as a shelter and a humanitarian aid distribution point. As a result of this attack, dozens of people were killed and wounded, many remain under the rubble. The Russian armed forces also continue to strike Ukraine’s energy and heating infrastructure. The UN chief is also concerned by reports of attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on energy facilities in the Russian Federation.
Critical situation in Taiz
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that in the Houthi-encircled Yemeni city of Taiz, home to about one million people, the situation continues to worsen: supplies of essential items are running out. Water supply volumes have been halved. Food prices in Taiz markets have increased by at least 50 percent, and hospitals are running low on fuel and medicines. Fletcher noted that humanitarian organizations are ready to deliver food and medicines to the city, but all roads in Taiz are blocked.
The UN chief’s trip to Spain and Turkey
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is traveling on a visit to Spain. In Madrid, he will participate in the 30th Ibero-American Summit. In his speech at the meeting, he will emphasize the role of culture in maintaining peace. The UN chief will also meet with the King of Spain, Felipe VI, and the President of the European Council, António Costa. On Monday, the Secretary-General will arrive in Antalya, Turkey, where he will take part in the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP-31).
Internet access
Today, 76 percent of the world’s population, or 6.3 billion people, use the Internet. These data are provided by the International Telecommunication Union. This figure has increased compared to 2025, when 74 percent of the population used the World Wide Web. At the same time, 2 billion people remain offline. The International Telecommunication Union calls for ensuring internet access for every inhabitant of the planet and paying special attention to the development of the population’s digital skills.
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