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A high-stakes test for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire board as Hamas disarmament looms

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for disarmament of Hamas in Gaza and Israel's withdrawal from the area

The Independent UK

What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump

Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the group's disarmament in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. Here's what we know so far.

France 24

Jennifer Oldfield obituary

Other lives: Civil servant in education and business departments who went on to work for the United Nations Foundation

The Guardian - UK

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'Frustration of their failure': Ex-envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni slams Pakistan over PoK unrest

Unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir highlights public frustration with economic challenges. Former Indian envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni noted Pakistan's failed international mediation attempts. Groups like Baloch and PoK residents are pressuring Islamabad due to its difficult position. Pakistan's focus remains international rather than addressing its own citizens' needs. The situation in…

The Times of India

International Friendship Day 2026: Date, history, significance, wishes, messages and greetings

International Friendship Day 2026 falls on Thursday, July 30, while India observes it on August 2. This day honors the essential role of friendship in fostering global peace and understanding. It reminds people to value connections and strengthen emotional well-being through mutual support. The United Nations officially proclaimed July 30…

The Economic Times

UN chief Guterres to convene new talks on ending Cyprus' decades-long division

The UN-Secretary General did not announce a timeline for the talks, and insisted that it would depend on "adequate preparation" and progress in matters such as confidence-building measures.

Euronews

US diplomats stage UN walkout after France criticizes human rights record under Trump

France had also intervened after Trump administration had opposed the reappointment of UN human rights chief

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ICE Paperwork Confirms It Force-Fed a Hunger-Striking Detainee — A First for This Administration

ICE paperwork confirms a hunger-striking detainee was force-fed, amid a wave of detention strikes, rising solitary confinement, and record deaths.

Latin Times

Rift deepens as US walks out of UN over French criticism of Trump

United States diplomats walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday as their French counterparts were speaking, after Paris criticised the Trump administration’s human rights record and backed a second term for human rights chief Volker Turk. The move underlined the growing strain in relations between Washington…

Radio France Internationale

Guterres meets with both sides in push to re-unify Cyprus

The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to supporting renewed negotiations after separate meetings with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.

Euronews

UN says nearly 500 Afghan civilians have been killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting since October

The United Nations reports that cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has killed nearly 500 civilians in Afghanistan and wounded over 1,000 others between October and June

The Independent UK

Mamdani says not interested in 'back-and-forth' with Netanyahu, says protecting Jewish New Yorkers a 'top priority'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he would not engage with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticisms. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of fomenting hate and creating fear among Jewish New Yorkers. Mamdani emphasized his priority is ensuring the safety of all New Yorkers, especially Jewish residents. Netanyahu plans to visit…

The Economic Times

UN lists South Sudan antelope route as heritage in danger

PARIS (FRANCE) - The United Nations has fast-tracked a vast antelope migration path in South Sudan onto its list of World Heritage in Danger, in the young nation's first such listing.

Bangkok Post

Race for UN's top job begins: Meet the candidates vying to succeed António Guterres

Seven candidates are competing to lead the United Nations after António Guterres. Experienced diplomats and former leaders offer distinct visions for the global body. Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are considered early frontrunners in this race. Macky Sall and María Fernanda Espinosa advocate for significant institutional reforms. The Security Council…

The Economic Times

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Uzbekistan’s Aral Sea shrank from the world’s fourth-largest lake to near extinction: A €100 million plan aims to send water back

The Aral Sea, once vast, has shrunk by ninety percent due to river diversion. International organizations now support Uzbekistan's efforts to improve water use and irrigation. Projects aim to reduce water losses and restore degraded lands through agroforestry. Uzbekistan is planting drought-resistant trees to stabilise dry land and reduce dust…

Benzinga

Ted Lieu Accuses Mike Waltz of Blaming Ukraine for Arms Shortages: 'Stop Falsely Blaming Others and Take Responsibility' for Iran War

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) accused U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz of falsely blaming Ukraine for U.S. military stockpile challenges, arguing the Iran conflict consumed more American defense resources.

The Times of India

'I will come to fight': Netanyahu hits back at Mamdani over 'not welcome in New York City' remarks

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday hit back at New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani after the latter said he was "not welcome" in the city and backed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant against him. Declaring that he would travel to New York in September to address…

The Economic Times

UN weighs in on CJP demonstration; says 'peaceful protest' should be allowed without any 'fear'

The United Nations acknowledged student demonstrations in New Delhi and stressed peaceful protest rights. India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following weeks of protests over exam leaks. Youth-led protests began on June 20, demanding education reforms and the minister's resignation. Thousands marched towards parliament, leading to injuries and a police…

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The Independent UK

U.N. chief urges international community to back Syrians during visit to Damascus

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the international community to support the people of Syria

The Economic Times

Yemen teeters towards renewed war in shadow of Iran conflict

Yemen is nearing a renewed conflict as Houthi attacks escalate. Saudi infrastructure and shipping have faced recent Houthi targeting. Mediation efforts are struggling amid growing pessimism for resolution. The Houthis and Iran are increasing pressure on Saudi Arabia and the United States. Saudi frustration builds, potentially leading to a costly…

The Economic Times

India viewed as fair jurisdiction where international commercial disputes resolved efficiently: CJI

Speaking at an international conference organised by the Supreme Court and the Ministry of External Affairs to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the CJI lauded its efforts in shaping the legal architecture upon which contemporary international trade now rests.

The Economic Times

In the late '60s and early '70s, the US military tried something it hasn't repeated since; Operation Popeye - what was it?

Can you weaponize the weather? The U.S. military actually tried. During the Vietnam War, a top-secret mission named Operation Popeye used cloud seeding over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Planes dropped silver iodide to trigger relentless monsoons and drown enemy supply lines in mud. Here is how weather modification became…

The Economic Times

India to fund portal for UN for global ICT security

India also said digital technology benefits can only be fully realised when accompanied by robust security and the capability to defend against emerging threats.

Radio France Internationale

Macky Sall pledges to restore trust in UN as leadership race gathers pace

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has pledged to restore trust in the United Nations and make the organisation more responsive, as he seeks to become the first African to lead the global body in almost three decades.

France 24

UN leadership candidates outline visions ahead of secretary-general race

Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general presented their visions for the organisation on Thursday, as the United Nations faces a financial and confidence crisis ahead of a selection process that will determine its leadership from January 2027.

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