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US-Iran war: UN chief calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas

2026-07-17T05:00:00-07:00

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.

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World News in Brief: Appeal for calm in Kashmir, women on the move, increased Ebola deaths in communities, 12th anniversary of MH17

2026-07-17T05:00:00-07:00

The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has appealed for calm in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir amid unrest ahead of regional elections.

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Hunger deepens for displaced families in Sudan’s El Obeid

2026-07-17T05:00:00-07:00

UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in camps in the city of El Obeid.

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Renewed Hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz Threaten to Compound Global Supply Chain Costs

2026-07-17T03:10:21-07:00

UNITED NATIONS, July 17 (IPS) - A continuation of hostilities within the Strait of Hormuz is once again threatening one of the world’s most critical supply chain arteries, posing another wave of disruption which could choke the global energy, shipping and commodity markets. With roughly a quarter of global seaborne oil trade transiting through the Strait, alongside significant flows of liquefied natural gas and fertilizers, further constraints on commercial traffic could send new cost pressures cascading through supply chains that have yet to absorb the full effects of the earlier conflict.

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Three years of War in Sudan: A Crisis the World Can’t Ignore

2026-07-17T03:07:54-07:00

GENEVA, July 17 (IPS) - Three years into the war in Sudan, survivors and human rights defenders are struggling to respond to overwhelming needs amid widespread violence, displacement, and limited global attention. As horrific violations and abuses intensify and those documenting them become targets, calls for accountability and sustained international engagement grow more urgent.

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Peacekeepers step up support as families return to south Lebanon

2026-07-16T05:00:00-07:00

With violence in south Lebanon significantly decreased since mid-June, UN peacekeepers there have returned to core functions such as protecting humanitarian aid and restoring critical infrastructure as families continue to return home.

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Gaza farmers battle to rebuild as WFP warns of West Bank settler violence

2026-07-16T05:00:00-07:00

The UN is supporting farmers in Gaza who are struggling to rebuild their smallholdings in areas devastated by the Hamas-Israel war.

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Full Effects of Strait of Hormuz Disruption May Not Be Felt Until Second Half of 2026

2026-07-16T04:33:59-07:00

UNITED NATIONS, July 16 (IPS) - The full economic impact of the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz may not become clear until the second half of 2026, warns the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

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Gulf crisis: Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns against return to full-on war

2026-07-15T05:00:00-07:00

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.

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Colombia: Pockets of insecurity challenge ‘vibrant democracy’, Security Council told

2026-07-15T05:00:00-07:00

As Colombia awaits the inauguration of its newly elected president, pockets of insecurity remain a challenge for a nation that has overcome decades of conflict, the head of the UN verification team there told the Security Council on Wednesday.

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