This article is published in association with United Nations. Independent UN human rights experts on Thursday condemned a fresh round of US sanctions against Cuba, calling them an attempt to force change on “a sovereign State through threats and coercion.” The Human Rights Council–appointed group of experts warned that without swift action from the international community […]Cuba: Independent experts condemn new US sanctions as humanitarian crisis deepens
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Independent UN human rights experts on Thursday condemned a fresh round of US sanctions against Cuba, calling them an attempt to force change on “a sovereign State through threats and coercion.” The Human Rights Council–appointed group of experts warned that without swift action from the international community […]‘A clear violation’: Guterres deplores deadliest attack on Kyiv this year
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned on Wednesday the deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv this year, which killed 17 people and caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure overnight. On the heels of the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since the early days of the war, Mr. Guterres expressed concern that […]Tate brothers’ US extradition case a ‘step towards accountability,’ says independent expert
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. An independent UN human rights expert has welcomed ongoing proceedings in the United States to extradite “manosphere” bloggers Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, calling the case an important step towards accountability for serious allegations of violence against women and girls. The proceedings “offer renewed hope that […]Hiroshima fosters hope, 81 years on from nuclear catastrophe
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Eighty-one years ago on Thursday, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, reducing the city to ruins, killing tens of thousands of people and bringing the world “face to face with the catastrophic power of nuclear war”. It was an act that must never be […]Strengthening El Niño to push 49 million more people into acute hunger
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly 50 million more people in highly vulnerable communities globally are set to be pushed into acute hunger because of the strengthening El Niño weather phenomenon, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday. In response, the agency and partners are boosting efforts in eight countries […]Sharp spike in executions, death sentences in Iran
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN rights chief expressed alarm on Wednesday over the sharp increase in executions and death sentences in Iran since the US-Israeli bombing campaign began in late February, warning that capital punishment is being used to intimidate the population and suppress dissent. “I am alarmed by the […]World News in Brief: Cambodia human rights, Hormuz invasive species risk, IOM lauds 2025 progress
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Concluding his first official visit to Cambodia, UN independent human rights expert Tom Andrews said he was encouraged by the government’s cooperation but remained concerned about key human rights issues such as the lack of freedom of expression. Although Mr. Andrews was able to meet freely with […]UN reports deadly month for Ukrainian civilians as Russian attacks intensify
August 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian forces hammered Ukraine with ballistic missiles and long-range drones overnight on Tuesday, killing at least 17 civilians – mainly around Kyiv – and injuring another 44, the UN human rights office in Ukraine reported. The latest Russian attacks mark an increasingly deadly escalation in the ongoing war, […]EU receives €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for supporting Ukraine
August 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. On 3rd of August, the European Union received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) held by Central Securities Depositories (CSDs). The receipt of this amount marks the fifth transfer […]‘A playground, a beach, a home’: UNICEF demands end to child deaths in Russia-Ukraine war
August 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, with both sides stepping up airstrikes and drone attacks in recent weeks deep inside each other’s territory, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) appealed on Tuesday for greater protection for the war’s youngest victims. “Over the past several days, children have again […]Drone strikes threaten civilians and aid operations in Sudan
August 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Drone strikes are posing deadly risks to civilians in Sudan and hampering humanitarian efforts to reach them as attacks continue to affect conflict-hit areas, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Monday. The warning came a day after a deadly reported strike in the village of Ghara al […]Recovery in Ukraine, one life at a time
August 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. In classrooms, maternity wards, hospital corridors and local communities across Ukraine, people are rebuilding their lives despite the ongoing war. In the frontline village of Bezruky which sits in the Kharkiv region – just half an hour’s drive from the Russian border – the local school took […]European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee delegation concludes mission to China
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In Beijing and Shanghai, MEPs discussed the geopolitical implications of EU-China ties, while reaffirming the EU’s principled stance and commitment to dialogue. A delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by its Chair David McAllister, concluded a three-day mission to China […]Japan officially joins Horizon Europe
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of today, Japan is officially associated to Horizon Europe. Home to 123 million people, Japan is the most populous country associated to the programme, adding one of the world’s most advanced research and innovation ecosystems to Europe’s network of scientific cooperation. The agreement allows […]Commission disburses another €3.47 billion to Ukraine for drones, missiles, air defence and fighter jets
July 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine, under the defence window of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funding is provided in response to Ukraine’s urgent military needs, as it continues to require capability support to defend itself against Russia’s war […]EU adopts 21st package of sanctions against Russia
July 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 21st package of sanctions against Russia. The package further restricts Russia’s ability to fund its illegal war and to carry out attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure. Russia’s economy is […]Syria’s hopes for renewal hinge on rebuilding trust, lives and livelihoods
July 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A country long known as a meeting point of civilizations, Syria stands once again at a crossroads. Across Syria, the scars of war remain etched into communities that have endured years of violence, displacement and loss. Yet amid the devastation, hopes are also taking root, hopes for […]75 years later, the promise to protect refugees faces its greatest test
July 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the world marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has launched a global campaign urging governments, organizations and individuals to renew their commitment to protecting people forced to flee war, violence and persecution. The initiative, called The Promise, comes at a time when […]Syria’s hopes for renewal hinge on rebuilding trust, lives and livelihoods
July 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A country long known as a meeting point of civilizations, Syria stands once again at a crossroads. Across Syria, the scars of war remain etched into communities that have endured years of violence, displacement and loss. Yet amid the devastation, hopes are also taking root, hopes for […]Stranded seafarers remain trapped as Hormuz shipping stalls
July 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the Iran-US war continues, the key question remains unanswered about how shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be managed in future – although the UN has reiterated that charging tolls for safe passage runs contrary to international law. Addressing the UN Security Council on Thursday, […]Deadly Afghanistan floods kill at least 26 as aid agencies race to reach survivors
July 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Flash floods have killed at least 26 people across eastern Afghanistan, including 23 in the mountainous province of Nuristan, where homes, markets and roads were swept away and search teams continued looking for people reported missing. The flooding, triggered by heavy rainfall on 20 July, also claimed […]Nicaragua continues to weaken political freedoms, UN warns
July 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned new threats from Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega to hinder civil rights and prevent dissenting individuals and groups from participating in elections. Mr. Ortega said on Sunday that the country would no longer hold elections, which were scheduled […]World News in Brief: Aid for Ukraine, drone attacks in Sudan, DR Congo deaths, neurological disorders in the Americas
July 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN partners launched the Winter Response Plan to help 2.1 million people in Ukraine survive another cold season as the country grapples with the on-going Russian invasion. Tweet URL The UN’s office in Ukraine announced on Wednesday that its partners are seeking $358.4 million to provide heating assistance, shelter […]World News in Brief: Sexual violence in DR Congo, deaths in Ukraine and Russia, crime in Southeast Asia
July 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
World News in Brief: Sexual violence in DR Congo, deaths in Ukraine and Russia, crime in Southeast AsiaEU-China relations: Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee to visit Beijing and Shanghai
July 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. A delegation from Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, will be in China on 21-23 July for high-level meetings with the Chinese authorities. Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical uncertainty and mounting economic and trade tensions, the eight-member delegation will […]Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses
July 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Russian attacks and drone strikes killed at least two children and injured dozens more across Ukraine over recent days while severely damaging three critical aid warehouses, UN agencies reported on Monday. The UN aid coordination agency, OCHA, said attacks over the past days killed and injured dozens […]US-Iran war: UN chief calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas
July 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States, his spokesperson said on Friday as attacks destroyed key civilian and military infrastructure across the Gulf region. “He is particularly concerned about attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran and […]EU and India strengthen strategic partnership with third Trade and Technology Council
July 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and India held the third meeting of their Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Brussels, reaffirming the TTC as a central platform for cooperation on trade, technology and security. Underlining the growing ambition of the EU-India strategic partnership, both sides […]Gulf crisis: Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns against return to full-on war
July 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep concern on Wednesday over the continuing military escalation in the Middle East amid ongoing strikes by the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The fighting has broken an interim truce established under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by […]Commission and United Kingdom sign EU-UK Agreement in respect of Gibraltar
July 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the United Kingdom have signed the EU-UK Agreement in respect of Gibraltar. This Agreement, which will enter into provisional application on 15 July 2026, is the result of more than four years of negotiations and completes the legal framework […]World Cup football’s other goal: Helping young people talk about mental health
July 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. When Dr. Sahira Al Nahari founded Shifā Art, a Saudi Arabia-based organization using art to create conversations around mental health, she noticed that men attending her therapeutic art workshops often felt uncomfortable opening up about their feelings. At these workshops, however, men often begin by sketching football […]Joint Statement of the European Union and the United Kingdom on United Kingdom participation under the Ukraine Support Loan
July 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union and the United Kingdom stand firm in their support of Ukraine and our commitment to support Ukraine as long as it takes to bring Russia’s illegal war of aggression to an end and secure a comprehensive, just and lasting peace. Today, […]World News in Brief: Aid deliveries to Gaza restricted, UN prepares El Nino response, El Salvador eliminates disease
July 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for greater humanitarian access to Gaza, warning that restrictions on aid deliveries, ongoing violence and funding shortages are severely limiting its ability to reach people in need. Tweet URL Reporting from a recent aid convoy mission, WFP Country Director for Palestine […]
