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Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200

An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed over 200 lives. This is the worst outbreak at this stage, with thousands of potential contacts. The situation is difficult due to insecurity and funding delays. Efforts are underway to control the spread and develop treatments. Contact tracing is a major…

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US-Iran war: There are many questions about the peace deal. Here are (some) answers.

US-Iran deal: A new agreement between the United States and Tehran aims to end the war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Sanctions on Iran will be eased, and nuclear talks will restart. A 60-day deadline is set for these crucial steps. However, many significant issues from the recent…

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Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program

The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying a trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program — raising questions about what's next for the tentative agreement to end the war

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White House postpones sending Vance to Switzerland for talks with Iran negotiators

The White House says Vice President JD Vance isn't leaving Thursday for Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program, citing difficult logistics for negotiations meant to add details to an agreement signed by President Donald Trump a day ago

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UN reports record violations of children in conflict, with government forces the main perpetrators

A new United Nations report says nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight

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Norway, Australia warn of looming RSF attacks in Sudan

Rapid Support Forces fighters are approaching the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, dozens of countries have warned at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel

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Trump envoy tells lawmakers Iran will invite UN nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites

Iran will invite the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency to inspect its nuclear sites and begin work on identifying and uncovering the locations of Tehran's enriched material

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US forces lift Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds planned Switzerland talks

The US lifted its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. But uncertainty surrounded Friday's planned talks in Switzerland as both sides prepared for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear programme.

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There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.

The agreement struck between the United States and Iran aims to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on the Islamic Republic and relaunch nuclear talks with a 60-day deadline

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Renewing international law's promise

Recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a conference on international law in Bangkok to provide a space for a young generation of lawyers. It was a timely reminder that, even though the international system is fragile, Thailand should engage actively with what remains of it. There are also new…

Bangkok Post

Barbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations

Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries

The Guardian - UK

NZ’s stopgap approach to refugees leaves too many behind

From Auckland University - Comment: Aotearoa has typically responded to global crises with ad hoc visa schemes. A permanent emergency protection framework would forge a clearer path ahead for those in serious need.

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What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?

Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions. These restrictions, imposed by the UN, US, and EU, target Iran's nuclear program, rights record, and regional support. Sanctions have been in place for decades, impacting trade…

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'One Meal a Day': UN Slams Brutal US Fuel Blockade Pushing 40% of Cubans into Immediate Starvation

Cuba faces a deepening humanitarian crisis, with US sanctions and fuel shortages exacerbating food insecurity and healthcare challenges.

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Refugee numbers dropped in 2025 – but aid cuts and others trends suggest little to celebrate

There was surprisingly good news when the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, released its latest report on June 10: The number of displaced people in the world fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade.

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How Israel seized 1,000 sq km in two years, its biggest territorial expansion in decades

Israel has significantly expanded its military-held territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria since October 2023, encompassing approximately 1,000 square kilometers. This move, described as creating "buffer zones," has displaced millions and raises concerns about permanence, despite not being recognized as new borders. This marks its biggest expansion of its militarily-held…

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Israel seized more land from neighbors since 2023 than it has in decades

Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of swaths of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria that amount to its largest expansion of militarily occupied lands in decades

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‘Worst foreign policy blunder in decades’: Republicans turn on Trump over Iran deal

Members of Trump’s own party have lined up to condemn the deal, which pledges to help fund Iran and scrap sanctions

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UN demands release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in warning over ‘state hostage taking’

The motorbike tourists have both spent more than 30 days on hunger strike in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison

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Tehran and Washington sign interim peace deal to end US-Israeli war on Iran

President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sanctions relief…

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Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report says

A new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acidifying seas, and declining fish stocks threaten marine ecosystems and human survival. Urgent global action is needed to avert further decline and protect vital resources.

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‘To be negotiated’: US–Iran interim deal defers final decision on Tehran’s nuclear future

The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme, setting in motion a two-month negotiating window aimed at resolving the core dispute between the two countries over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The United States and Iran have reached an interim agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme, setting…

Bangkok Post

US-Iran peace accord takes effect

A US-Iran agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin talks on a permanent peace deal is now in effect, with the presidents of the two countries signing the 14-point memorandum of understanding, White House officials have confirmed.

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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

An initial agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and would waive sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely

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