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11 July 2025, 08:15

Systematic rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons of war in Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned on Thursday, as part of a widening investigation into what its Deputy Prosecutor said are escalating atrocities against civilians in the conflict-ridden region.

Read the full story, “International Criminal Court: War crimes, systematic sexual violence ongoing in Darfur”, on globalissues.org

11 July 2025, 08:15

UN agencies on Thursday warned of devastating recent attacks across Ukraine due to Russian strikes, record civilian casualties recorded last month – and growing deprivation facing children under fire across the country.

Read the full story, “UN warns of record civilian casualties in Ukraine”, on globalissues.org

11 July 2025, 08:15

Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV — but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.

Read the full story, “Fight to end AIDS: ‘This is not just a funding gap – it’s a ticking time bomb’”, on globalissues.org

11 July 2025, 08:15

The head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep dismay over the “unconscionable” killing of children during an aid distribution in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday.

Read the full story, “UNICEF deplores ‘unconscionable’ killing of families lining up for aid in Gaza”, on globalissues.org

11 July 2025, 08:15

When Natalia Kanem reflects on her eight-year tenure at the helm of the UN reproductive health agency, she doesn’t begin with global statistics, boardroom breakthroughs, or even memories of her visits to refugee camps.

Read the full story, “She fought for the girl the world left behind: Natalia Kanem’s UN legacy”, on globalissues.org

11 July 2025, 08:15

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday raised alarm over Greece’s decision to suspend the submission of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa, warning it risks breaching international law and undermining the country’s longstanding commitment to protecting those fleeing conflict and persecution.

Read the full story, “UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications”, on globalissues.org

11 July 2025, 08:15

There are three Great Pyramids at Giza in Egypt - but imagine if there were 307 of the mighty edifices. And then imagine that they had dissolved into over two billion tons of sand and dust particles.

Read the full story, “Overlooked and underestimated: Sand and dust storms wreak havoc across borders”, on globalissues.org

11 July 2025, 08:15
Protesters in Brazil burned an effigy of Donald Trump as they gathered to condemn 50% US tariffs for Brazilian goods.
11 July 2025, 08:15
Young Bangladeshis are using the same weapons that helped them uproot Sheikh Hasina to hold today's rulers accountable.
11 July 2025, 08:15
'Positive trend' in US-Russia ties remains despite Washington's 'zigzag' policy, Moscow says.