Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year -- roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring what it said was an "overlooked" aspect of the climate crisis.

Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, an American, had briefed the 15-member council on children in Ukraine "at the drop of a hat" in December, during the U.S. presidency of the council.

At least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather, the United Nations Children’s Fund said in a new report Friday.

UNICEF remains steadfast in its commitment to reach every child in Syria with the critical support they need. Committed to delivering hope and opportunities, UNICEF will continue working alongside partners to help rebuild lives and create a future where every child can thrive in safety and dignity.

A report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in 2022 rated Zamfara and Kebbi States as having the highest number of child mortality, malnutrition and education challenges in the country.According to Nigerian Tribune’s findings out of 10 people in these states,

UNICEF needs unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access, including across borders and conflict lines, to reach every child.

UNAIDS congratulates President Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States."Under President Trump's leadership, the United States has

UNICEF calls for investment in Syria's war-damaged schools:::: Aleppo, Syria:: Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Deputy executive director“The first thing we need in order to be able to support education and deliver an aducational system is the financing and we urge donor partners not to miss this opportunity to support Syria during this period of transition.

The United States has raised concern over the increasing number and lethality of terrorist attacks in Africa, while seeking that Africa-based ISIL and Al-Qaida affiliates be listed in the 1267 Sanctions Committee,

Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year -- roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring what it said was an "overlooked" aspect of the climate crisis.

Audrey Hepburn's son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, shared how Ivanka Trump's inauguration gown was inspired by his late mother and claimed she's an "anchor" for celebrities.

President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday she would consider direct payments to farmers to offset losses from proposed tariffs, modeled after the approach taken in Trump's first term.