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on July 7, 2026
Policing is the cornerstone of peace, said top UN officials ahead of the fifth UN Chiefs of Police Summit, which began on Tuesday.
on July 6, 2026
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv killed at least 14 civilians and injured more than 80 others overnight on Monday, according to local […]
on July 6, 2026
The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO)?appealed on Monday for the urgent release of 44 seafarers held captive in Somali waters by […]
on July 4, 2026
Described as “sometimes modest, sometimes historic,” UN special political missions have quietly been preventing the escalation of conflicts […]

on July 6, 2026
UN chief?António Guterres?appealed on Monday for far-reaching, worldwide controls on Artificial Intelligence, as increasingly powerful AI chips […]
on July 6, 2026
Ongoing restrictions and closures of border crossings continue to hamper delivery of critical supplies into the Gaza Strip, amid mounting concern for […]
on July 3, 2026
The war in Sudan threatens to spiral further as the strategically-important town of El Obeid continues to face “relentless” drone attacks by […]
on July 2, 2026
From high participation costs and restrictions on Palestinian athletes – to bans on Muslim women wearing hijabs – racism continues to shape who […]

on July 5, 2026
When people think of the world’s deadliest threats, armed conflicts usually come to mind first. Yet every year, organized crime quietly claims a […]
on June 26, 2026
More people are using drugs than ever before, while synthetic substances are reshaping illicit markets and exposing vulnerable communities to greater […]
on June 16, 2026
Criminal networks are moving faster, reaching further and blurring the lines between threats. Into this shifting landscape steps Monica Juma, taking […]
on June 12, 2026
The Security Council on Friday weighed the future of the UN mechanism responsible for completing the remaining work of the international tribunals […]