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Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani criticized a draft UN Security Council resolution submitted by the US and Bahrain as 'deeply flawed' and 'politically motivated.' The resolution, which has 112 co-sponsors, aims to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and calls on Iran to end attacks on Gulf countries.
The United States is urging UN Security Council members to back a resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz, but Russia and China are expected to veto. Moscow has called on Washington and Bahrain to withdraw the draft, while a rival Russian-Chinese text remains on the table.
Russian diplomats have accused Danish and German authorities of failing to investigate the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, warning that impunity is encouraging further sabotage attempts. Moscow has filed pre-litigation claims against four countries and threatens to take the case to the International Court of Justice.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi discussed the Persian Gulf situation, emphasizing the need to prevent violence and protect civilian infrastructure. The call follows a visit by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko to Oman, where similar topics were addressed.
Somalia is facing a deepening hunger crisis as three consecutive failed rainy seasons, conflict, and severe funding shortfalls converge. International aid agencies report being forced to scale back or halt operations entirely, leaving millions without access to food and essential services. Displaced families in camps across the country describe a desperate situation, with no easy relief in sight.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on Tunisia to halt what he describes as widening repression against civil society, journalists, and opposition figures. This follows a 30-day suspension of the local branch of Avocats Sans Frontières and the sentencing of journalist Zied el-Heni to one year in prison, amid broader concerns over press freedom and democratic backsliding.
Rapid Support Forces commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, has declared his forces prepared to continue fighting Sudan's regular army for decades if necessary. The comments follow similar long-term vows from army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and come amid reports of renewed drone strikes, mass displacement, and warnings of institutional collapse. Humanitarian agencies describe a deepening crisis with hundreds of thousands dead and millions facing shortages of food and water.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says Israel's restrictions on food and aid have created a 'manufactured malnutrition crisis' in Gaza, with severe implications for pregnant women and newborns. The charity's analysis, based on data from four health facilities, found that more than half of the women studied suffered malnutrition during pregnancy, and a high percentage of babies born to these mothers were premature or had low birth weight. MSF is calling for the unhindered entry of aid into the enclave.
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 opens in Nairobi, co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit brings together African and French leaders, business figures, and innovators to discuss economic transformation, digital innovation, and reforming global financial systems, with over 30 heads of state expected.
Health authorities worldwide are urgently tracing passengers who disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship before an outbreak of hantavirus was detected. The virus has killed three people, and eight others are suspected to have contracted it, as the WHO monitors citizens in at least 12 countries.
North Korea's U.N. envoy stated that the country is not bound under any circumstances by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), rejecting external pressure to change its status as a nuclear-armed state. The remarks came amid ongoing NPT review talks at the United Nations, with South Korea's foreign ministry countering that Pyongyang cannot be recognized as a nuclear-weapon state under the treaty.
A 27-year-old Somali woman, Sadia Moalim Ali, has alleged she was tortured while imprisoned for peaceful protest and social media activism. Three journalists who covered her case were detained and beaten by Somali authorities, raising concerns about press freedom in the country.
Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, Taiwan's security officials express confidence in US ties but worry about potential 'surprises' as Beijing warns Taiwan is the 'biggest risk' in US-China relations. Meanwhile, Taiwanese civilians increasingly take self-defense courses amid concerns over China's potential use of force.
Anti-immigrant protests organized by the March and March movement have spread across South Africa, with over 1,000 people marching in Durban and similar demonstrations in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Reports describe violence, shop closures, and growing tensions, as activists demand stricter immigration controls. Authorities have downplayed incidents, while human rights groups warn of a destructive wave of xenophobia.
A drone attack targeted Khartoum Airport and surrounding areas for the first time since October, coinciding with the first civilian flight from Cairo in three years. The World Food Programme confirmed its operations are not impacted and all staff are accounted for, while the UN expressed concern over escalating drone strikes.
Flights to and from Khartoum remain suspended for a third day following a suspected drone attack on the airport, which the UN has condemned. The attack, attributed to the Rapid Support Forces, targeted the airport and nearby areas, but the main terminal was not hit. UN and Sudanese officials have inspected the site, while humanitarian operations continue.
The European Union is launching a €6 million programme to support Palestinian victims of settler violence in the West Bank, including protective equipment, monitoring, and a protective presence. The move comes amid a reported 27% rise in such attacks in 2025 and concerns over low prosecution rates.
The UK announced a new multinational naval force to deter Russian threats, while Russia's embassy in London called it an attempt to counter Russia in the Baltic and warned of escalating tensions.
Iran is increasingly relying on aging tankers and improvised containers to store crude oil it cannot export due to the US naval blockade, with analysts warning storage capacity could run out within weeks. The situation has raised concerns about potential production cuts and environmental risks, while Tehran explores overland export routes to bypass the blockade.
Ted Turner, the media mogul who founded CNN and created the 24-hour news cycle, has died at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by Turner Enterprises and announced by CNN on Wednesday. Turner's legacy includes not only the groundbreaking news network but also significant philanthropy, including a $1 billion donation to the UN.