UN News

Your gateway to daily news and verified information from the UN in 9 languages

United Nations · org.un.mobile.news

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 500K+ downloads v7.0.8(292) 69.8 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.0.8(292) (292)
Updated: Oct 2, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 69.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Aug 21, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 16 (4 sensitive)
Website: unp.un.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

UN News is an app by United Nations in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least August 2021. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 276(7.0.4), the APK grew from 31.1 MB to 69.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 16 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including read media images, read media video and modify shared storage. Compared with version 276(7.0.4), it adds 2 new permissions: “Foreground service media playback” and “Run foreground services”. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.0.8(292)

This update includes general performance improvements, stability enhancements, and a number of behind-the-scenes fixes to ensure a smoother experience. 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.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This is your destination for daily multimedia updates on UN’s breaking news and events through text, photos, infographics, audio and video in 9 languages. Use this fully multilingual app in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Kiswahili, Portuguese and Hindi. The app’s updated features include: • Global updates on peace and security, sustainable development, human rights, climate change and other UN priorities • News, Videos and Audio Programmes, including Podcasts • In-depth stories, photo features, field reports and interviews with top UN officials and envoys • Live broadcasts of the Security Council and General Assembly meetings • Customizable newsfeed in My News • Bookmarks • Easy search • Text to audio function • Social media feeds on multiple platforms • Access to the UN.org website • Automatic translation and more… UN News app is your gateway to the world of verified information from the United Nations.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v276(7.0.4). Since v7.0.8(292) it requires Android 7.0+.

v7.0.8(292) LATEST Oct 2, 2026 69.8 MB TRUSTED v276(7.0.4) Jun 19, 2026 31.1 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 2, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Alexander Yemelyanov” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 2, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 2, 2026
Signed byCN=Alexander Yemelyanov, OU=Independent developer, L=Almaty, ST=Almaty, C=KZ
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4D:C9:DC:0F:AB:14:16:F7:0A:DB:A0:1A:78:F5:42:53:46:EA:4A:E4
File MD56da8b4d17f0fefb54e76b574c5f69db4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (16)

UN News requests 16 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.un.mobile.news.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

UN News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of UN News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 276(7.0.4) is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 276(7.0.4) · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the UN News APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6da8b4d17f0fefb54e76b574c5f69db4.