UN Ends Political Mission in Somalia After Three Decades
The United Nations has formally concluded its political mission in Somalia after more than three decades of operations, transferring full responsibility to national institutions…
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Türkiye Nominates Feridun Sinirlioğlu for UN Chief
Türkiye formally nominated veteran diplomat Feridun Sinirlioğlu on October 30, 2026, as a candidate for United Nations secretary-general.
Kenya Denies Endorsing UAE Candidate For UN Post
Kenya has denied endorsing Lana Nusseibeh’s bid to lead the United Nations, clarifying its diplomatic stance as the race to succeed António Guterres accelerates under intense…
US Reportedly Eyes Viktor Orbán for UN Role with Russia, China Support
American officials have approached former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to encourage a United Nations secretary-general bid, with Washington reportedly weighing a joint…
El Niño Forecast to Drive Milder India Winter and Global Heat
A strengthening El Niño event is driving global temperatures near record levels, threatening a milder winter across India, severe agricultural stress in Gujarat, and extreme…
Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan’s RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
A BBC investigation found Sudanese hospitals in El Fasher were attacked by forces supporting the Sudanese army, with 43 attacks recorded between May 2024 and October 2025.
Djibouti Faces Humanitarian Strain From Regional Conflicts
Djibouti is grappling with a severe humanitarian squeeze, absorbing more than 20,000 migrant movements from Ethiopia since September 10 while receiving thousands of civilians…
Gaza Ceasefire Fails as Israeli Strikes Continue One Year Later
One year after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza, the agreement remains largely nominal as Israeli strikes continue and humanitarian conditions…
UN Condemns US Plan to Livestream Execution of Nidal Hasan as Torture
The United Nations has condemned U.S. plans to publicly livestream the December 3 execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by military firing squad at Fort…
Congo Ebola Deaths Surpass 4,000 in Fastest-Growing Outbreak
Congo’s accelerating Ebola outbreak has surpassed 4,000 deaths amid violent unrest and community mistrust.
OpenAI Unveils Dots Autonomous Digital Assistants at Developer Conference
OpenAI introduced automated digital assistants named “dots” at its developer conference, shifting away from the term AI agents.
Malaysia Repatriates 1,500 Myanmar Nationals Despite UN Warnings
Malaysia began repatriating nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, launching a controversial return program that drew immediate condemnation from the United Nations and human…