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More than 110 aid and human rights groups denounce Gaza 'mass starvation'

More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday of “mass starvation” across Gaza, with their staff severely affected by widespread shortages. Israel is under mounting international pressure as the humanitarian crisis in the enclave worsens, with more than 2 million people enduring 21 months of conflict.

Radio France Internationale

UN Says Taliban Committing 'Rights Violations' Against Afghan Returnees

The United Nations said Thursday that Taliban authorities were committing human rights violations, including torture and arbitrary detention, against Afghans forced to return by Iran and Pakistan.

International Business Times

World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

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How public development banks could narrow inequality gaps between the Global North and South

The United Nations’ Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) recently concluded in Seville, Spain. It gathered global leaders from government, development, academia and civil society to discuss key barriers to sustainable development and shape collaborative efforts to address them.

The Conversation

UN court rules countries must treat climate change as an 'existential threat'

The UN's top court on Wednesday ruled climate change an "existential problem of planetary proportions" and said countries had a legal duty to act or face consequences.

Radio France Internationale

UN's top court says all countries have to act against climate change. Here are the key takeaways.

The United Nations’ top court has issued a landmark advisory opinion on climate change

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan calls for UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state amid warnings of starving children in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said ‘starvation is knocking on every door’

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UN urges peaceful settlement of disputes as UN chief points to 'the horror show in Gaza'

The U.N. Security Council has urged the 193 United Nations member nations to use all possible means to settle disputes peacefully

The Independent UK

Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here's why they haven't declared one

U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned for months that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one

The Independent UK

Suffering in Gaza reaches ‘new depths’ – Australia condemns ‘inhumane killing’ of Palestinians

Australia has joined 28 international partners in calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and a lifting of all restrictions on food and medical supplies.

The Conversation

AI and other future technologies will be necessary — but not sufficient — for enacting the UN’s Pact for the Future

In September 2024, members of the United Nations adopted the Pact for the Future at the Summit of the Future, held in New York City. The pact, including its two annexes on the Declaration on Future Generations and the Global Digital Compact, builds on multilateral agreements following the UN 2030…

The Conversation

UN concerned by Taliban’s arrest of Afghan women and girls for dress code violations

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern about the Taliban's arrest of women and girls for alleged failure to comply with the authorities’ dress code

The Independent UK

Over 11 Mn Refugees Risk Losing Aid Because Of Funding Cuts: UN

Massive cuts to humanitarian budgets risk leaving more than 11 million refugees without desperately needed aid, the United Nations warned Friday.

International Business Times

Cambodia continues raids on scam centers, bringing arrests in past 3 weeks over 2,100

Cambodia has intensified its crackdown on online scam centers, arresting over 2,100 suspects since June 27

The Independent UK

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Robot artist Ai-Da unveils portrait of King Charles III at the United Nations

Ai-Da, the world’s first ultra-realistic robot artist, used high-tech cameras in her eyes and a robotic arm to create a first-of-its-kind portrait of the British monarch.

Al Jazeera

Israel presses ahead with Gaza ‘concentration camp’ plans despite criticism

Plans first suggested by defence minister propose keeping 600,000 Palestinians in area and not allowing them to leave.

The Independent UK

Trump administration deported ‘monsters’ to tiny African country in deal catching diplomats by surprise

EXCLUSIVE: DHS says the men are so ‘depraved’ they were sent to Eswatini. But the embassy was given no advanced notice of the plan

Radio France Internationale

Equatorial Guinea accuses France of 'neo-colonialism' in Paris mansion row

Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations’ top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as “neo-colonial” in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-million-euro mansion in Paris that was confiscated by French authorities.

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The Independent UK

UN rapporteur calls for global action to stop 'genocide' in Gaza

The United Nations’ special rapporteur for Gaza and the West Bank has called for global action to stop what she describes as “genocide” in Gaza

International Business Times

Trump UN Envoy Pick Chastised For Discussing Bombing On Signal

President Donald Trump's former national security advisor Mike Waltz on Tuesday defiantly defended his use of a group chat to discuss military plans as he faced accusations of lying during a hearing to be US ambassador to the United Nations.

The Independent UK

As Waltz faces UN post hearings, an update on the Signal situation that led to his initial ousting

Mike Waltz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing

International Business Times

UN Demands Justice In Any Ukraine Peace Talks, As Civilian Deaths Spike

The United Nations insisted on Tuesday that any peace talks on Russia's war in Ukraine must include full accountability for the conflict's litany of violations, following the deadliest month for civilians since May 2022.

The Independent UK

Mike Waltz to be grilled over Signal chat saga at hearing for UN ambassador

Waltz was removed after he added a journalist to a Signal chat about military plans

The Conversation

4 things every peace agreement needs – and how the DRC-Rwanda deal measures up

The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda concluded a peace treaty in June 2025, aimed at ending a decades-long war in eastern DRC. The United Nations welcomed the agreement as “a significant step towards de-escalation, peace and stability” in the region.

Al Jazeera

‘A true hell’: How three Srebrenica survivors defied death 30 years ago

Amid a genocide, they crawled through slush, trekked through forests, and dodged bullets and bombs, losing loved ones.

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