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Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing the country's total to five since the outbreak was first detected on May 15. The new cases include a Ugandan driver, a Ugandan health worker, and a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with authorities intensifying contact tracing and border controls.
Russian officials have accused Western media outlets and the EU of ignoring a deadly drone attack on a vocational college in Starobelsk, Lugansk People’s Republic, which Moscow attributes to Ukrainian forces. Russian authorities invited international journalists to the site, with over 50 reporters from 19 countries reportedly attending, while the BBC declined and CNN did not respond. Casualty figures vary across reports, and the EU has not issued a formal statement on the incident.
Major Abhilasha Barak, an Indian peacekeeper serving in Lebanon, will receive the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award for her outreach to women and girls. Two other Indian peacekeepers will be posthumously honored with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal. The awards will be presented at a UN ceremony in New York.
UN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Angel Moratinos, speaking in interviews with TASS after attending the KazanForum, said Western Europeans need to recognize a changed world of multipolar participation. He praised Russia's interfaith relations, support for the Alliance of Civilizations, and role in countering extremism while outlining plans to engage young diplomats.
Najia Abu Lehia, a 64-year-old Palestinian woman in Gaza, mourns the loss of her husband and their shared dream of performing Hajj, as Israeli restrictions continue to block travel from the enclave. With only a few hundred people allowed through the Rafah crossing weekly, thousands of Gazans remain unable to make the pilgrimage, while separate restrictions also affect Eid al-Adha livestock.
The World Health Organization has upgraded its risk assessment for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to 'very high' at the national level, with 82 confirmed cases and nearly 750 suspected cases. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, prompting concerns over the spread and response efforts.
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has been declared a 'very high' national risk by the WHO, with 528 suspected cases and 132 deaths across the DRC and Uganda. The UN has mobilised emergency personnel, supplies, and funding, including $60 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund, as conflict and mistrust hamper containment efforts.
Russia has requested an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting following a drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, which Moscow says was a deliberate Ukrainian attack. Russian officials accuse Western countries of supplying intelligence for the strike, while China has expressed concern and Denmark has said it cannot independently confirm the circumstances.
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is entering a dangerous new phase as US and Iranian forces trade fire, negotiations stutter, and Tehran's oil exports fall to a six-year low. US intelligence assesses Iran can withstand the blockade for months, while diplomatic efforts, including Pakistan-led mediation, struggle to gain traction.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up a three-day visit to Canada, the first by a Chinese foreign minister in a decade, and announced the resumption of high-level political and security consultations. The trip, which also included chairing a UN Security Council meeting in New York, is seen as laying groundwork for a potential state visit by President Xi Jinping to the US.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the conflict in Ukraine will end when threats to Russia's security are removed, and emphasized Moscow's willingness to compromise. He also defended Russia's interests as aligned with the UN Charter, amid ongoing negotiations with the United States.
Russia's children's ombudswoman in the Luhansk People's Republic says 36 children were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on a college in Starobelsk, with nine hospitalized and three in grave condition. Casualty figures vary among sources, with reports of four to 21 killed, and Russia's President Putin has promised retaliation. Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian drone unit headquarters in the town.
As the US awaits Tehran's response to a draft peace agreement circulated by Donald Trump, control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile remain key sticking points. Iranian officials assert the strait's strategic value, while Pakistani mediators push for a permanent ceasefire.
India faces a severe heatwave with temperatures above 45°C, leading to at least 16 heatstroke deaths in Telangana, widespread disruptions, and emergency measures including cooling shelters. Reports highlight El Niño warnings, extreme conditions for salt pan workers, and scientific consensus linking heatwaves to climate change.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev criticise Western policies, accusing the West of aggressive, boundless tactics, including sanctions and military intervention, and of undermining international platforms.
An Ebola treatment center in eastern DR Congo was set on fire by local youths angered over restrictions on retrieving a friend's body for burial. The incident highlights the tension between public health protocols and local customs amid an ongoing outbreak that has killed over 130 people. Police were unable to calm the situation, and the WHO has declared the outbreak a public health emergency.
Chad's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by former prime minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, upholding his 20-year prison sentence. The ruling comes amid a broader crackdown on opposition figures, with eight other leaders recently jailed and their coalition dissolved.
An angry crowd attacked and partially burned Rwampara General Hospital in eastern DR Congo after relatives of an Ebola victim were prevented from removing his body for burial. Police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, and health authorities warn the outbreak requires 'all hands on deck'.
On the 25th anniversary of France’s Taubira Law, President Emmanuel Macron said the question of reparations for slavery must be addressed while warning against false promises. He also endorsed the repeal of the Code Noir and announced a research project with Ghana. The move comes amid growing pressure from activists and politicians.
The United Nations has expressed grave concern over a new Afghan Taliban decree governing marriage separation that includes provisions on child marriage, which activists say further erodes women's rights. The decree has sparked international criticism and reported protests in Kabul.