Amar Bendjama Elected ECOSOC President as UN Secretary-General Candidates Prepare for Debate
New ECOSOC chief Amar Bendjama outlines priorities amid concerns over Sustainable Development Goals progress and UN challenges.
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New ECOSOC chief Amar Bendjama outlines priorities amid concerns over Sustainable Development Goals progress and UN challenges.
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During a Congressional hearing on July 22, 2026, US officials raised concerns about China’s expanding role in UN peacekeeping missions, alleging these forces serve dual purposes including intelligence gathering.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 11:32 PM
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US President Donald Trump is said to favor FIFA chief Gianni Infantino as a candidate for the UN Secretary General role, sparking calls for investigations over their close ties.
Euronews | Jul 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
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President Donald Trump reportedly favors FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the United Nations' top post, citing his global respect and unifying leadership.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:41 AM
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On Nelson Mandela International Day, diplomats and volunteers in New York City and at the UN General Assembly emphasized the urgent need to address poverty, inequality, and global injustice.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 4:23 AM
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The UN Security Council convened in New York on Monday, July 20th, 2026, to discuss the path forward for Haiti amid ongoing challenges.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
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Antonio Guterres will be the first UN secretary-general in 16 years to visit Cyprus, aiming to restart stalled negotiations on the island's long-standing division.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 20, 2026, 8:37 PMworld
At the 2026 Franco-German Ministerial Council, Germany and France aligned on addressing the growing economic challenges posed by China, calling for stronger EU trade defense measures.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 12:58 PMworld
As the United States and Iran exchange strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf Cooperation Council denounces Tehran’s attacks on civilian sites as war crimes.
France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 7:36 PMglobal-institutions
The UN human rights office highlights how Sudan’s natural resources, including gold and gum arabic, are being exploited by warring factions to sustain the ongoing war.
UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 PMworld
The United Nations highlights the growing security challenges posed by terrorist groups in West Africa and the Sahel, urging sustained international support and regional cooperation.
Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AM
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The United Nations commemorated the 1995 massacre of over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica, emphasizing the enduring lessons on genocide prevention and human dignity.
UN News | Jul 10, 2026, 3:47 PM
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Three survivors of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina share their efforts to honor over 8,300 victims and counter denial of the massacre.
UN News | Jul 9, 2026, 8:32 PM
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Warren Stephens cautions that China is weaponizing global port infrastructure and supply chains to extend its geopolitical influence, urging international efforts to uphold maritime security.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 8:15 PM
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The United Nations highlights ongoing border closures limiting critical supplies to Gaza and condemns recent deaths of Palestinian children amid continuing conflict.
UN News | Jul 7, 2026, 3:53 AM
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UN special political missions have played a crucial yet often unseen role in preventing conflict and supporting fragile political transitions worldwide since 1948.
UN News | Jul 4, 2026, 3:23 PM
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James Swan, head of the UN mission in DR Congo, calls for full implementation of peace agreements amid ongoing conflict and an Ebola outbreak.
UN News | Jun 27, 2026, 5:31 PM
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Foreign ministers warn of escalating threats to Christian and Islamic holy sites in East Jerusalem amid Israeli actions.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 4:24 PM
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UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk warns that executions in Iran are being used to suppress dissent following nationwide protests and escalating conflict.
ABC Australia News | Aug 5, 2026, 2:37 PM
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The UN World Food Programme warns that the intensifying El Niño weather phenomenon threatens food security for millions, prompting urgent calls for increased support to vulnerable communities.
UN News | Aug 5, 2026, 1:50 PM
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Despite initiatives launched after the 2014 Chibok abduction, Nigerian schools remain vulnerable, with recent kidnappings highlighting deeper security failures and calls for investigation into funding mismanagement.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 8:02 AM
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Thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on July 31, renewing focus on the complex border issues between Spain and Morocco.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 2:37 AM
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The UN’s World Food Programme leverages AI-driven HungerMap Live to better target aid in Somalia, where climate change, conflict, and global shocks worsen food insecurity.
UN News | Aug 3, 2026, 8:05 PM
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Morocco honors former President Trump by naming a 1,055-kilometer highway after him, citing his recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
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