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Srinivasan Muralidhar, a former judge, authored a UN report alleging Israel's deliberate targeting of children in Gaza. He previously challenged Indian authorities in his career.

Drone strikes on civilian vehicles in Sudan have killed at least 20 people, including women and families attending weddings, according to rights groups. The Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers attribute attacks to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), citing deliberate targeting of transport near Khartoum, Omdurman, and North Kordofan. Drone use has intensified amid the ongoing war, which has caused over 59,000 deaths and displaced 13 million people.

The United States urged donors to cease funding UNRWA, accusing it of Hamas infiltration and promoting the Board of Peace as an alternative. The UN defended UNRWA's mandate, emphasizing its role in Gaza's humanitarian efforts despite allegations of infiltration.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Chinese counterpart Ling Zhifeng and Sri Lankan Minister Ananda Wijepala to enhance cooperation in counterterrorism, border management, narcotics control, and police training. The meetings focused on joint measures to combat terrorism, illegal immigration, and drug trafficking, including potential memorandums and joint working groups.

Alphabet's investments contributed to a 44% increase in India's foreign investment, according to the United Nations. The UN attributed this growth to Alphabet's activities in the country.

Cuba is seeking support at the United Nations against the US blockade, which it describes as 'ruthless.' Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have increased in recent months.

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability. The call emphasizes the need for continued international involvement to avoid a return to instability.

A UN report highlights that sustained investment and international cooperation have improved billions of lives toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but warns urgent action is needed to meet the 2030 deadline. Challenges remain despite progress.

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability amid multiple crises, including returning refugees, poverty, and a Taliban government excluding women from education and jobs. The article highlights progress in security and reduced drug production, but emphasizes risks from international isolation and aid cuts.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in the US for meetings with senior officials and UN representatives to support US-Iran talks, following his participation in a UN policing summit in New York. Pakistan is facilitating technical negotiations between the US and Iran, with talks scheduled for July 11 and further high-level discussions in Doha.

Global foreign investment increased last year, but the UN warns this year's outlook is uncertain due to trade policy and geopolitical tensions. The US remains the top FDI destination, though inflows declined from 2024. Concerns about Trump administration trade decisions and foreign policy shifts could deter investors.

A new report highlights that conflict, climate change, and financial constraints are major obstacles to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to end poverty. The report also outlines potential solutions to address these challenges.

Venezuela is struggling to recover from deadly earthquakes amid economic collapse and U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has provided limited aid and a partial sanctions waiver, but the article argues that lifting all sanctions is necessary for adequate relief and reconstruction.

Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June, causing widespread devastation. The UN has scaled up relief efforts as the damage reaches $37 billion.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Pakistani embassies to accelerate efforts in creating employment opportunities for the workforce, emphasizing digitalization of immigration systems and skills training. María Fernanda Espinosa, a UN Secretary-General candidate, met with the PM to discuss Pakistan's commitment to multilateralism and the UN.

Belgium is considering recognizing Palestinian statehood after Hamas announced it would dissolve its governing body in Gaza. The move aligns with growing European support for Palestinian recognition amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and related tensions with European nations.

The United Nations has acknowledged Hamas's dissolution of the governing body in Gaza. The UN expressed support for steps advancing the ceasefire agreement and unified Palestinian governance under the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas has dissolved its Gaza government and announced plans to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move faces skepticism from Israeli officials, who question Hamas's commitment to disarmament, while the UN-backed committee emphasizes the need for unified security control and governance in Gaza.

Hamas dissolved its Gaza government to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move was dismissed by Israel as irrelevant, while the Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump, emphasized the need for the committee to control all weapons in Gaza.

Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move was dismissed by Israel as irrelevant, while the Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump, emphasized the committee must control all weapons in Gaza.

Hamas has dissolved its government in Gaza and announced plans to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move, which leaves only technical staff to manage daily affairs, faces skepticism from Israel, which dismissed the announcement as insignificant, while the UN-backed Board of Peace emphasized the need for the committee to control all weapons in Gaza.

The article argues that the African Union (AU) requires a broader definition of reparations to implement a UN slavery resolution, emphasizing truth, responsibility, repair, reconciliation, and global justice as key components of the reparations framework.

The UN has declared 2026-2035 as Africa's Fourth Industrial Development Decade (IDDA IV), focusing on political and industrial transformation. The initiative aims to explore opportunities for Africa's development during this period.

The UNDP warns that the Ebola outbreak in Africa could cost $3.6 billion, push 985,000 people into poverty, and threaten 300,000 jobs.

Over 70 British lawmakers urged the UK government to sanction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin over allegations of systematic torture of Palestinian civilians. The letter cited a UN report linking Israel's actions to custodial abuse and forced displacement, and criticized the government's lack of accountability despite prior sanctions.

A major UN summit in Geneva addresses global AI governance, focusing on ensuring artificial intelligence benefits humanity safely and fairly without causing 'catastrophic harm.'

Canada has provided significant military and financial support to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, including $22bn in aid by 2025, while maintaining a stance emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense despite concerns over potential war crimes in Gaza. The article criticizes Ottawa's contrasting responses as hypocritical, highlighting a double standard in applying international law and human rights norms.

Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000 people as of Saturday, with 50,000 estimated missing, primarily impacting the La Guaira area. International rescue teams are ending operations after the critical 72-hour window, while families continue recovering bodies. The UN reported $6.7 billion in damages, and public anger grows over the government's delayed response.

A Tibetan activist, Lobga Rangzen, died after self-immolating near the United Nations headquarters in New York while appealing for Tibetan independence. Voice of Tibet, a media outlet of exiled Tibetans, identified him as the individual, and the UN expressed condolences. The International Campaign for Tibet noted over 150 self-immolations by Tibetans between 2009 and 2022.

Mukesh Kapila, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, warns that the El Obeid crisis could be worse than El Fasher. The warning highlights potential escalation in the humanitarian situation.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have begun withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing a break from Western influence. The states notified the United Nations on 18 June (Niger) and 24 June 2026 (Burkina Faso and Mali), with the withdrawal process taking one year to finalize.

Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. His self-immolation occurred following the enforcement of China’s new ethnic unity law, which critics argue accelerates forced assimilation and cultural erasure in Tibet. The Central Tibetan Administration linked his act to Beijing’s policies and their impact on Tibetan identity.

The UN reports a human rights catastrophe in Sudan's al-Obeid, with the human rights chief warning of atrocities. The conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan state has caused a humanitarian crisis.

Nina Meyerhof, an 83-year-old Vermont resident, has distributed thousands of teddy bears to children in trauma zones across over 120 countries for decades. Her efforts began after witnessing the 9/11 attacks at the United Nations and have included trips to conflict areas like Ukraine. Meyerhof's work is inspired by her parents, who survived the Holocaust.

Nina Meyerhof, an 83-year-old Vermont woman, has spent decades distributing thousands of teddy bears to children in trauma zones worldwide, starting after 9/11 and including recent efforts in Ukraine. She founded the organization Children of the Earth and is motivated by her parents' Holocaust survival history.

Nina Meyerhof, an 83-year-old Vermont resident, has spent decades distributing teddy bears to children in trauma zones worldwide, starting after witnessing the 9/11 attacks at the United Nations. She founded the organization Children of the Earth and recently traveled to Ukraine during the war, providing 2,000 teddy bears to affected children. Her humanitarian work is influenced by her parents' history as Holocaust survivors.

The Indian Army concluded the 23rd edition of the multinational exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia from June 20 to July 3. The exercise involved over 1,000 troops from 18 countries to enhance interoperability and coordination for United Nations peace support operations under Chapter VII of the U.N. Charter.

The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, warned of a human rights catastrophe in Sudan's al-Obeid, North Kordofan, urging global action during an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Mercosur supported Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falklands, while representatives of the Islanders appealed to the United Nations for self-determination. The opposing positions highlight conflicting perspectives in the dispute without direct engagement between the parties.

A man holding a Tibetan flag died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations. He was described by a campaigner as a tireless advocate for Tibet and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.