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Conflict & Security · Middle East80 Countries Call for Navigation Rights Restoration in Gulf
A coalition of 80 countries has called for the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Gulf and Red Sea. Meeting at the UN General Assembly, the group condemned attacks by Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels that impede global shipping.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelenskiy warns Russia of painful winter if energy attacks continue
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned Moscow that Ukraine will retaliate and make the coming winter painful for Russia if a truce on energy attacks cannot be agreed. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Zelenskiy also highlighted Ukraine's development of long-range drones and called for increased diplomatic efforts.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUN expert: US boat strikes may be crimes against humanity
A UN Special Rapporteur has concluded that US military strikes on boats alleged to be carrying drugs may constitute crimes against humanity. The report states the attacks are unjustifiable under international law and rejects US claims of self-defence.
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Politics · Latin AmericaMichelle Bachelet withdraws UN Secretary General bid
Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy for the UN Secretary General position. She announced the decision in a video on social media, stating she does not regret the challenge, following informal UN Security Council voting.
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Politics · Middle EastUN General Assembly allows Abbas video address after US visa denial
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the 81st session via video link. The decision follows the United States' denial of a visa to Abbas, preventing his in-person attendance in New York.
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ClimateGlobal water reserves drop, UN warns of erratic water cycle
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
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Science & TechUN Chief Warns of AI Risks, Citing Need for Global Coordination
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses significant risks that require global coordination and stronger oversight. This comes as public alarm about AI's potential dangers grows, while former US President Donald Trump maintains existing safeguards are sufficient.
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UN Human Rights Chief Warns AI Poses Existential Risk
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has warned that artificial intelligence poses an 'existential' risk to humanity. He called for immediate action and 'cast-iron guarantees' to ensure AI safety and security, citing potential disruptions to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.
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Politics · AfricaUN General Assembly votes to adopt new world map
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to use maps that more accurately represent the true relative sizes of countries and continents. The move, driven by African nations, seeks to correct distortions caused by the centuries-old Mercator projection.
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PoliticsUN committee: Countries must consider slave trade reparations
A UN committee has stated that countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The guidance, published on August 31, 2026, argues that current international obligations require states to address the continuing effects of slavery.
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Politics · IsraelGuyana's Rodrigues-Birkett leads UN chief vote, Grynspan second
Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has taken the lead in the second informal vote for UN Secretary-General, surpassing Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan. The vote, held by the Security Council, aims to gauge support among candidates to succeed Antonio Guterres.
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