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At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever

This month marks 75 years since the adoption of the 1951 Refugee Convention on July 28 1951. Negotiated in the aftermath of the second world war, the treaty came into force three years later after Australia became the sixth country to ratify it.

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Andy Burnham could easily ignore the UK’s falling aid commitment. He would be wise not to

The FCDO’s annual report was quietly released just as Starmer was leaving office – it continues a long-term shift from supporting countries most in need to seeking something in return, writes Halima Begum

The Guardian - UK

Cost of rebuilding Gaza 'will be seven times all previous rebuilds', report warns

MORE than £53 billion will be needed to rebuild “only part of what was destroyed” amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza, according to a new report…

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Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on heritage danger list

PARIS - Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added to the Unesco list of world heritage sites in danger.

Bangkok Post

Ebola Virus Outbreak: Fastest-Spreading Strain in History Kills Over 1,000 as WHO Warns No Treatment Exists

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed over 1,000 lives, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading rapidly. Health officials struggle to contain the crisis amid logistical challenges.

International Business Times UK

Top U.S. Diplomat Says Visit to Haiti Was Full of 'Painful Anecdotes' as Gangs Continue to Control the Country

Mike Waltz, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, visited Haiti earlier this month. Waltz said his visit was marked by "painful anecdotes" that underscored the reality Haitians continue to face.

Latin Times

Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, WTO says

The head of the World Trade Organization says surging global demand for critical minerals should be “a once-in-a-lifetime chance” for resource-rich countries in Africa and elsewhere to harness wealth and improve life for millions

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Could Gianni Infantino really become UN Secretary General if Trump puts him forward?

US President can push FIFA’s boss to lead the United Nations, but not impose him over the other candidates – and the other permanent members of the Security Council would need to endorse him.

Euronews

The Falklands-Malvinas and fundamental rights

Letters: Jack Ford of the Falkland Islands legislative assembly says the Falkland Islands are British because that is the wish of the people who live there, in response to an article by Simon Jenkins. Plus letters from Marcelo Alberto Albarenque and Lucian Comoy

The Guardian - UK

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is Donald Trump’s choice for key United Nations role

The friendship between Infantino and Trump has been accused of bringing FIFA into disrepute but the FIFA president is maintaining his proximity to power

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Trump ‘not finished’ with war that has cost $37 billion so far

TEHRAN - The US military struck Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.

Bangkok Post

Nicaragua’s congress announces ‘work plan’ to suspend elections

US secretary of state says international community should ‘join forces’ against authoritarian Ortega regime

The Guardian - UK

UNESCO places ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on heritage danger list

UNESCO on Wednesday added Tyre, an ancient coastal city in southern Lebanon founded by the Phoenicians, to its list of world heritage sites in danger following months of Israeli bombardment. Founded around 4,700 years ago, Tyre is home to archaeological treasures including two protected UNESCO areas.

France 24

Family of British couple on hunger strike in Iran prison ‘sick with worry’

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British couple in grave condition as they ramp up hunger strike in Iran jail: ‘We’re sick with worry’

Lindsay Foreman, who is now surviving on only water, has vowed to continue her hunger strike until death ‘to make sure everyone sees what is happening here’

The Independent UK

Trump pitches FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for UN secretary-general after World Cup: report

President Donald Trump insists his friend is ‘respected by everyone around the world,’ ignoring the many controversies that threatened to throw soccer’s biggest tournament into turmoil

Euronews

Trump's pick for the next UN Secretary General? Gianni Infantino, reportedly

Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years.

Euronews

Energy and fertiliser crisis due to war will continue to drive up food inflation, UN says

Rising energy and fertiliser prices are likely to continue contributing to food inflation globally, the UN warned in its latest report. This in turn can drive up the cost of a healthy diet and threaten progress against global hunger.

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The Independent UK

Mamdani calls Netanyahu ‘a war criminal’ in new video - but admits he can’t arrest him

President Donald Trump has said the Israeli leader will ‘never’ be arrested on U.S. soil

France 24

Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu for war crimes but federal government should

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday that his administration did not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he had planned, and called on US federal authorities to do so. The Democratic mayor had said earlier this month that he was exploring the…

The Economic Times

Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns

The U.N. food security report, released Tuesday, found global hunger has eased modestly in recent years, but projected more than 500 million people could still face chronic hunger by 2030.

International Business Times UK

Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General? Trump Reportedly Weighing Wild Nomination of FIFA President

Donald Trump is considering nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General, citing his global respect and ability to unite nations.

The Economic Times

Climate finance must reach nations that need it most, says UN Climate Chief

Climate finance is rising but not fast enough for developing nations. Developed countries must triple adaptation finance and deliver USD 300 billion annually by 2035. Accelerating climate technology development and transfer is essential for Paris Agreement goals. India's clean energy investment drives economic growth and creates jobs. Moving quickly to…

The Economic Times

As truce stalls, Israel is redrawing Gaza with a giant earthen barrier

Israel is building a large earthen barrier across Gaza. This barrier separates areas controlled by Israeli forces from other regions. Satellite images show over twenty-three kilometers of this barrier have been constructed. The barrier aims to prevent infiltration and protect Israeli troops. Palestinians fear this barrier is becoming a permanent…

The Economic Times

Fresh US-Iran strikes overshadow Pakistan's bid to revive collapsed ceasefire

Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified over the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to revive a ceasefire deal faced significant challenges. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed no interest in immediate talks with Iran. Iran-backed rebels opened a new front in the Red Sea, impacting oil supplies. Both…

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