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Nicaragua's government has removed thousands of lawyers' licenses without explanation, described by a U.N. expert as a purge targeting dissent. This follows years of suppressing dissent through imprisonment, citizenship revocations, and closing organizations, including religious and civic groups.

Iran's president and central bank chief informed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei that the U.S. naval blockade is severely damaging Iran's economy, with dire warnings about budget crises and shortages. Officials were divided on signing a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to Khamenei's conditional approval. The U.S. is considering reimposing the blockade, which could further disrupt Iranian oil sales and escalate tensions.

The UN reports that funding cuts have reduced aid to 1 million women. The US was the first to significantly reduce foreign assistance in 2025, with other major donors following this action.

Big Tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are facing scrutiny over their transparency regarding AI's environmental impact, including rising emissions and water use. The UN has called for full disclosure of data-center footprints, but companies vary in their reporting standards and willingness to share details.

Pakistan and Bangladesh agreed to enhance cooperation in combating cybercrime and online fraud during a meeting between their interior ministers in New York. The ministers also discussed expanding police training programs and addressed regional security issues, including the US-Iran conflict and the Middle East situation.

Commissioner Ana María Archila met with Iran's UN ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani at 2 United Nations Plaza alongside two senior officials from the mayor's Office for International Affairs. The meeting occurred on Tuesday morning.

The death toll from Venezuela's earthquakes has risen to 3,889, with an increasing risk of disease. The United Nations has launched a $300 million appeal to assist survivors.

Chronic illness and diarrheal diseases are surging in Venezuela's earthquake-affected areas, with overcrowded living conditions and poor sanitation exacerbating health risks. The United Nations has launched a $300 million aid appeal for 1.3 million people in urgent need, as nongovernmental organizations and field hospitals provide critical support in La Guaira and Catia La Mar.

Chronic illness and diarrhea cases have surged in Venezuelan communities affected by recent earthquakes, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis. The United Nations has launched a $300 million aid appeal, with NGOs providing critical support in La Guaira state, where displaced residents face overcrowded conditions and limited access to healthcare.

Paraguay's regulator Conatel approved new conditions for Starlink, allowing higher power density and new E and W frequency bands. SpaceX claims this increases capacity eightfold and speeds up to 1 Gbps.

A U.N. probe found that Sudan's RSF forces committed mass killings, abductions of women and girls, mass gang rapes, and forced starvation in a besieged city, which the report describes as part of an intentional policy amounting to genocide. The findings were announced on Wednesday.

Intercommunal violence has surged in Chad, with five incidents reported last month and over 300 killed in two years. The UN warns of escalating violence across the Lake Chad basin, citing 5,700 deaths since November and thousands displaced.

New Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy claims Israel blocked his visit to the West Bank, as informed by the Palestinian Authority. The UN reported 5,900 West Bank residents displaced by settler violence over the past three years.

Oman informed the UN that it opposes imposing transit fees in the Hormuz Strait. The article references a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman in June.

A group of British MPs has called for sanctions against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, citing allegations of genocide in Gaza, an illegal war on Iran, and ethnic cleansing in the West Bank. The MPs referenced a UN report detailing torture and abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, urging action as Andy Burnham is expected to lead policy changes in the UK.

The United Nations has requested $296 million to assist 1.3 million Venezuelans over six months, emphasizing the need for sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets. A UN estimate on July 6 placed direct physical damage at $37 billion.

UN human rights investigators reported that atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against Sudanese civilians in El Fasher in October, including mass killings, abductions, and gang rapes, bear the markers of genocide. The UN warns that El Obeid must not become the next crime scene.

Allison Minor's 2024 analysis argued that international responses to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping were inadequate and proposed a U.N.-led solution. In 2026, global attention has shifted from the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a reevaluation of her arguments.

Chinese government officials are promoting open-source AI models at the United Nations’ AI for Good summit, contrasting them with restrictive and expensive U.S. models. They argue these tools benefit lower-income countries and are working with allies like Russia, Pakistan, Zambia, and the Maldives to shape global AI governance.

Srinivasan Muralidhar, a former judge, authored a UN report alleging Israel's deliberate targeting of children in Gaza. He previously challenged Indian authorities in his career.

Drone strikes on civilian vehicles in Sudan have killed at least 20 people, including women and families attending weddings, according to rights groups. The Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers attribute attacks to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), citing deliberate targeting of transport near Khartoum, Omdurman, and North Kordofan. Drone use has intensified amid the ongoing war, which has caused over 59,000 deaths and displaced 13 million people.

The United States urged donors to cease funding UNRWA, accusing it of Hamas infiltration and promoting the Board of Peace as an alternative. The UN defended UNRWA's mandate, emphasizing its role in Gaza's humanitarian efforts despite allegations of infiltration.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Chinese counterpart Ling Zhifeng and Sri Lankan Minister Ananda Wijepala to enhance cooperation in counterterrorism, border management, narcotics control, and police training. The meetings focused on joint measures to combat terrorism, illegal immigration, and drug trafficking, including potential memorandums and joint working groups.

Alphabet's investments contributed to a 44% increase in India's foreign investment, according to the United Nations. The UN attributed this growth to Alphabet's activities in the country.

Cuba is seeking support at the United Nations against the US blockade, which it describes as 'ruthless.' Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have increased in recent months.

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability. The call emphasizes the need for continued international involvement to avoid a return to instability.

A UN report highlights that sustained investment and international cooperation have improved billions of lives toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but warns urgent action is needed to meet the 2030 deadline. Challenges remain despite progress.

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent instability amid multiple crises, including returning refugees, poverty, and a Taliban government excluding women from education and jobs. The article highlights progress in security and reduced drug production, but emphasizes risks from international isolation and aid cuts.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is in the US for meetings with senior officials and UN representatives to support US-Iran talks, following his participation in a UN policing summit in New York. Pakistan is facilitating technical negotiations between the US and Iran, with talks scheduled for July 11 and further high-level discussions in Doha.

Global foreign investment increased last year, but the UN warns this year's outlook is uncertain due to trade policy and geopolitical tensions. The US remains the top FDI destination, though inflows declined from 2024. Concerns about Trump administration trade decisions and foreign policy shifts could deter investors.

A new report highlights that conflict, climate change, and financial constraints are major obstacles to achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to end poverty. The report also outlines potential solutions to address these challenges.

Venezuela is struggling to recover from deadly earthquakes amid economic collapse and U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has provided limited aid and a partial sanctions waiver, but the article argues that lifting all sanctions is necessary for adequate relief and reconstruction.

Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June, causing widespread devastation. The UN has scaled up relief efforts as the damage reaches $37 billion.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Pakistani embassies to accelerate efforts in creating employment opportunities for the workforce, emphasizing digitalization of immigration systems and skills training. María Fernanda Espinosa, a UN Secretary-General candidate, met with the PM to discuss Pakistan's commitment to multilateralism and the UN.

Belgium is considering recognizing Palestinian statehood after Hamas announced it would dissolve its governing body in Gaza. The move aligns with growing European support for Palestinian recognition amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and related tensions with European nations.

The United Nations has acknowledged Hamas's dissolution of the governing body in Gaza. The UN expressed support for steps advancing the ceasefire agreement and unified Palestinian governance under the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas has dissolved its Gaza government and announced plans to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move faces skepticism from Israeli officials, who question Hamas's commitment to disarmament, while the UN-backed committee emphasizes the need for unified security control and governance in Gaza.

Hamas dissolved its Gaza government to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move was dismissed by Israel as irrelevant, while the Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump, emphasized the need for the committee to control all weapons in Gaza.

Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move was dismissed by Israel as irrelevant, while the Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump, emphasized the committee must control all weapons in Gaza.

Hamas has dissolved its government in Gaza and announced plans to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The move, which leaves only technical staff to manage daily affairs, faces skepticism from Israel, which dismissed the announcement as insignificant, while the UN-backed Board of Peace emphasized the need for the committee to control all weapons in Gaza.