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- Guterres: AI must be shaped by 'all of humanity', not a handful of powers
on July 17, 2026UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) […]
- Hunger deepens for displaced families in Sudan’s El Obeid
on July 17, 2026UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in […]
- World News in Brief: Appeal for calm in Kashmir, women on the move, Ebola deaths mount, 12th anniversary of MH17
on July 17, 2026The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has appealed for calm in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir amid unrest ahead of regional elections.
- US-Iran war: UN chief calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas
on July 17, 2026The UN Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States, his spokesperson […]
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- Hunger deepens for displaced families in Sudan’s El Obeidon July 17, 2026
UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in […]
- World News in Brief: Schools closed in West Bank, AI in healthcare, Indigenous rights
on July 15, 2026Access to education continues to worsen in the West Bank, the United Nations reported on Wednesday.
- Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan's war, UN warns
on July 15, 2026Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic – used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – continues to fuel […]
- ‘Hunted’ by drones: UN reports worst month for Ukraine’s civilians since 2022
on July 14, 2026Civilian casualties in Ukraine soared during the first half of 2026 amid escalating Russian attacks and intensifying use of deadly weapons, the UN […]
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- Baristas behind bars: Thai prisoners brew a path back to daily life
on July 17, 2026It looks like a regular coffee shop, albeit set up in an old red bus. Stairs lead up to a serving hatch, with a menu of drink options. A selection of […]
- Haiti: Training the next generation to fight corruption
on July 16, 2026How do you tackle corruption in a country grappling with insecurity, weak institutions and widespread impunity? In Haiti, the Government and the […]
- West Africa and the Sahel: Terrorism is changing its face
on July 14, 2026Jihadist groups are no longer content with launching attacks in West Africa and the Sahel: they administer territories, control trade routes, exploit […]
- International Criminal Court ‘a critical cog’ in global justice efforts
on July 13, 2026The United Nations upheld the critical role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday in the global fight to end impunity for grave crimes, […]