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Russian rights commissioner appeals to UN over another series of Ukrainian attacks

Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has sent multiple appeals to United Nations officials regarding recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions, including a drone strike on a civilian bus in Belgorod. She has also prepared responses to UN requests for information and plans to submit reports to international bodies about alleged human rights violations in Ukraine. The reports come from Russian state media TASS.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 18

Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds

The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast last month have killed more than 5,000 people and displaced tens of thousands, with the World Bank estimating $19.6bn in physical damage. As recovery efforts shift to long-term rebuilding, the IMF has released $346m in emergency financing, and international donors have pledged additional support.

3 outlets · 5 articles Jul 18

Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa

As South Africa marks Nelson Mandela International Day, the occasion has become a flashpoint in debates over migration and social cohesion. While community volunteers join migrants in acts of service, anti-immigration groups use the day to target undocumented workers, drawing condemnation from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

3 outlets · 3 articles Jul 18

Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after seventh consecutive night of US strikes

Iran launched fresh attacks on US Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military sites, while both sides targeted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation has driven oil prices higher and raised fears of a return to all-out war.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 18

Pakistan and Kuwait ‘mulling defence pact’

Pakistan is reportedly negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, which seeks a show of force similar to Islamabad's agreement with Saudi Arabia. The talks are at an early stage and could be complicated by US-Iran tensions, according to Reuters, as reported by Dawn and the Jerusalem Post. Pakistan also endorsed Saudi Arabia's recent air strikes in Iraq, reaffirming its defence commitments to Gulf partners.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jul 18

UN budget problems affect counterterrorism efforts — acting under-secretary-general

Acting UN Under-Secretary-General Alexander Zuev said the UN counterterrorism unit is facing funding difficulties as the 2026 budget was approved at $3.45 billion, 7 percent lower than a year earlier. Russia, a top donor to the office, has called for optimizing its work, according to TASS reports.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 18

Shipping in Straight of Hormuz under attack as US-Iran conflict heightens

The United States and Iran have expanded their conflict by striking infrastructure targets, with US forces hitting bridges in Iran and Tehran responding by attacking a power and desalination plant in Kuwait. At sea, US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, two oil tankers exploded after passing through a mined route, and armed men seized a vessel off Yemen. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that no oil or gas could be exported from the region until US aggression ends.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

West whitewashes Kiev’s crimes — Russian acting UN envoy

Russia has used UN platforms to accuse Western countries of using Ukraine as a bargaining chip in a hybrid war and of whitewashing Kyiv's alleged crimes. Moscow convened an informal Security Council meeting on the topic, while its diplomats criticized UN human rights bodies for inaction.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jul 17

Senegal: Ex-president Sall arrives back for meeting with successor

Senegal's former president Macky Sall returned to Dakar for his first meeting with successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye, seeking support for his UN secretary-general bid. The visit drew over 1,000 supporters but also sparked criticism from government accusers and a protest resignation from one of Faye's advisors.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 17

Israeli strike on Gaza funeral killed at least seven people, hospital says

An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least seven mourners, according to a local hospital, with reports of an eighth death from an earlier incident. The attack came amid ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire deal, with UN officials warning of possible atrocity crimes.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

Uganda halts school trips as bus crash kills 20 kids

At least 20 pupils and one adult were killed when a school bus returning from an educational tour overturned in eastern Uganda. The government has suspended all school trips pending further notice, as investigations into the cause continue.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

Europe groundlessly accuses Russia of 'malicious activity' in cyberspace — diplomat

Russian officials have dismissed European Union and NATO allegations of 'malicious cyber activities' as unfounded, while counter-accusing the West of aiding Ukraine's cyber operations. The Kremlin also warns that EU and Dutch actions are pushing toward large-scale conflict, and vows response to sanctions.

1 outlet · 5 articles Jul 17

China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?

President Xi Jinping announced a new 29-nation coalition, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, calling for global cooperation in AI development. The initiative includes 5,000 research projects for developing countries and is seen as part of China's broader efforts to shape global AI governance.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jul 17

The Church of England has taken a long-overdue step on Palestine

The Church of England's General Synod has voted to engage with Palestinian Christian documents, including Kairos Palestine II, which describes Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocidal war. The decision drew criticism from the Chief Rabbi of the UK and the Board of Deputies of British Jews, while receiving support from Jewish Voice for Liberation. Al Jazeera reported that the Synod also sought a review of investments in light of an International Court of Justice advisory opinion.

1 outlet · 2 articles Jul 17

Sudan: G7 and EU Call for Halt to Attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid and Wider Arms Embargo

G7 foreign ministers and the EU's foreign policy chief have called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and aid blockades. The appeal, backed by a UN warning of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Kordofan, also urges all parties to stop hostilities and allow humanitarian access. The leaders additionally backed expanding the Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

UN campaign trail takes former president Macky Sall back to Senegal

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall returns to Senegal for the first time since leaving office, in a visit tied to his campaign for UN secretary-general. Opponents cite violence during his mandate, while Sall seeks official support from his successor. The UN is set to choose its next secretary-general this year.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 17

Russian diplomat describes terror attacks on Russia as joint crime by Kiev and West

Russian officials have accused the West of complicity in terrorist acts committed by the Kiev regime, describing them as a joint crime. The accusations come from UN envoy Anna Yevstigneyeva, Foreign Ministry officials, and spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jul 16

Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure

US Representative Ilhan Omar has introduced a resolution calling on the United States to join the International Criminal Court, days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to dismantle the tribunal. The move marks the first congressional pushback against the Trump administration's pressure on the ICC, which has investigated both US and Israeli personnel.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 16

Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza 'security zones'

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz informed U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that Israel will maintain its forces in security zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, citing self-defense. The call comes amid reported U.S. pressure on Israel to withdraw from some areas.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jul 16

Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli attacks continue to kill Palestinians in Gaza, with recent incidents including a family of six in Gaza City and a nine-year-old girl in a refugee camp. The Israeli military says it targets militants and is reviewing specific strikes, while Palestinian health officials report over a thousand killed since the truce.

5 outlets · 8 articles Jul 16