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Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify amid surge of West Bank settler violence
- UN News
Amid intensified deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza, the UN chief and top officials condemned the killings while a surge violence rocked the West Bank and aid agencies scrambled to help Palestinians.
Critical minerals: The hidden resources powering the clean energy future
- UN News
Why are critical minerals suddenly at the centre of global politics?
Guterres calls for stepping up diplomatic efforts to end US-Iran conflict
- UN News
The United Nations again called for restraint as war ramps up in the Middle East, underscoring the need for dialogue and an end to attacks on “vital infrastructure” across the region.
Global hunger declines again but progress remains uneven across regions
- UN News
Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025 showing that progress is possible, but gains remain fragile and far too slow to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.
UN refugee agency reports 144 migrants dead or missing off Mauritanian coast
- UN News
The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) reports that 144 migrants attempting to reach Europe are dead or missing due to a series of “tragic maritime incidents” off the coast of Mauritania last week.
Security Council LIVE: Spotlight on Syria as Guterres heads to Damascus
- UN News
The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz – still the focus of the ongoing US-Iran war. The meeting follows UN independent investigators’ findings that security conditions remain fragile in the south as the UN chief heads to Damascus for his first visit to the country as Secretary-General.
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization
- UN News
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health teams and partners are still racing to contain the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, despite ongoing insecurity in eastern areas where the virus has taken hold. As of 19 July, the DRC Government has recorded 2,423 confirmed cases, including 967 deaths and 469 recoveries.
Global AI Governance Cannot Wait As the Digital Divide Widens
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 20 (IPS) - Throughout July 2026, various United Nations (UN) bodies and global experts have underscored the need for increased comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) governance. Although AI yields significant potential gains for global development, persistent structural barriers continue to impede equitable access and deepen the digital divide.
Changing Age Distributions of Populations
- Inter Press Service
PORTLAND, USA, July 20 (IPS) - In many countries, older adults (aged 65 and above) now outnumber younger individuals (under the age of 18), reflecting a significant demographic transformation known as demographic ageing.
Efficiency Becomes the World’s ‘First Fuel’ as Leaders at IEA Conference Chart Course for Cleaner, More Secure Energy Future
- Inter Press Service
SRINAGAR, India, July 20 (IPS) - As geopolitical tensions, rising electricity demand and climate pressures reshape the global energy landscape, more than 600 energy ministers, chief executives, financial leaders and policy experts gathered in Montreal, deliberating upon how to deliver at an unprecedented scale.
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