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Global governance and security of artificial intelligence

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Latest: António Guterres warns of deteriorating global peace and security

The international community is addressing the geopolitical and security implications of artificial intelligence. At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the concentration

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US economic and maritime pressure on Iran intensifies

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Latest: United States intensifies economic campaign against Iran

The U.S. has transitioned from military campaigns toward an economic ‘stranglehold’ designed to isolate Tehran. Through the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the U.S. launched ‘Operation Econ

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Sudan humanitarian aid network faces imminent collapse

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Latest: Sudan humanitarian aid system faces imminent collapse

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has reached a critical juncture as the country’s aid network faces imminent collapse. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned in September 2026 that a severe funding def

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UN response to evolving global terrorism threats

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Latest: UN Security Council calls for updated strategies against AI and drone-led terrorism

United Nations leadership has warned that ISIS and its affiliates remain a significant global threat due to their “resilience and great capacity to adapt” to local dynamics. While counter-terrorism operations have disrup

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Annalena Baerbock academic appointment and UN term

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Latest: Annalena Baerbock warns of weakening international law at UN

Annalena Baerbock, the former German Foreign Minister and outgoing President of the UN General Assembly, has been appointed to an academic role at Columbia University in New York. Starting this autumn, Baerbock will serv

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Haiti gang violence and humanitarian crisis

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Latest: Haiti urges UN to renew Gang Suppression Force mandate

By early September 2026, Haiti’s security and humanitarian crises continued to intensify. Amidst preparations for general elections scheduled for December 13, the Haitian Foreign Ministry has urged the United Nations Sec

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UN Secretary-General race – Bachelet campaign

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Latest: Chilean leaders navigate UN roles amid Bachelet's candidacy

Following a second informal Security Council poll in late August that saw her drop to seventh place with only two votes of support, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet resumed her international tour with a visit t

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UN Secretary-General succession election

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Latest: United Nations Secretary-General race enters decisive phase

The election to succeed António Guterres by December 31 faces potential deadlock due to deep divisions within the Security Council. While the United States reportedly supports the candidacy of Rafael Grossi, his path is

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UN SG race: Rodrigues-Birkett leads as veto tensions rise

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Latest: Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett leads race to succeed UN chief

The United Nations Security Council selection process for a successor to António Guterres has entered a high-stakes phase. Following two rounds of informal voting, three primary frontrunners have emerged: Guyana’s Caroly

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UN Secretary-General leadership selection process

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Latest: Annalena Baerbock faces US and Russian criticism over UN selection process

Annalena Baerbock, the outgoing President of the United Nations General Assembly, has advocated for a female successor to António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, stating it is ‘time for a woman’ to lead the organizatio

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UN warnings on Yemen escalation

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Latest: Yemen: UN warns of major escalation and civilian casualties

In early August 2026, the United Nations warned that a renewed Houthi offensive and a ban on navigation threatened to cut essential humanitarian assistance for more than 22 million Yemenis. Funding for the 2026 response

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