UN report puts government forces at center of child-protection debate
A U.N. report recorded 38,558 verified grave violations against 24,174 children in 2025 and, for the first time, identified government forces as the leading perpetrators overall.
International
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World Hunger Fell Again in 2025, but Child Nutrition Still Lags
Global hunger declined for a third year in 2025, but costly healthy diets and slow child-nutrition gains leave families exposed to conflict and climate shocks.
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Middle East flight suspensions extend into September and October
Airlines are extending Middle East suspensions into September and October as airspace risks remain uneven, leaving travelers to recheck schedules and remedies.
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Hormuz Rerouting Turns Shipping Security Risks Into Direct Costs
August 1 surcharges from CMA CGM and Maersk show how Strait of Hormuz risks are raising costs and straining alternatives across global supply chains.
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France returns 23 Syrian antiquities after 15 years in Paris
France returned 23 Syrian antiquities after a 2010 loan kept them in Paris, giving Damascus custody of the objects as cultural cooperation resumes.
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How Zambia’s Debt-for-Energy Deal Turns Bond Savings Into a Long-Term Grid Plan
Zambia’s $1.36 billion bond buyback won broad support and is tied to up to $275 million for grid upgrades, but delivery and utility finances remain critical.
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India’s U.S. trade framework faces a new tariff test
A final U.S. 10% tariff action has changed India’s trade position while negotiators work toward a broader agreement that remains unfinished.
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Japan, U.S. and South Korea Renew North Korea Coordination in Manila
Foreign ministers from Japan, the U.S. and South Korea renewed coordination on North Korea while broadening work on cyber threats, supply chains and security.
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Only 44% of UNICEF Aid Trucks Offloaded in Gaza in May-June
UNICEF said 280 of 633 aid trucks sent from Egypt offloaded in Gaza during May and June, while OCHA reported continued cargo and water-service disruptions in July.
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Syria remains exposed as Israel presses its southern security zone
Syria is seeking a proposed multinational security arrangement with Israel as reported Israeli activity continues in the south and the UN demands respect for the 1974 accord.
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EU Approves UK Participation in €90 Billion Ukraine Loan
EU countries approved UK participation in the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, expanding Ukraine’s pool of eligible defense suppliers while formal adoption remains pending.
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EU Finalizes Emergency Farm Support as Fertilizer Costs Rise
EU governments have approved faster CAP tools and €540 million in targeted aid, but national rules will determine when farmers receive support before 2027 planting decisions.
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Zimbabwe changes presidential election system as court challenge begins
Zimbabwe’s new law replaces direct presidential voting with a parliamentary election and extends terms to seven years as the MDC seeks a referendum.
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UN Opens First Global AI Governance Dialogue in Geneva
The U.N.’s first global AI-governance dialogue created a recurring forum for states and stakeholders, but did not establish binding international AI rules.
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Global Food Prices Eased in June, but Food Security Risks Remain
World food benchmarks eased in June, but conflict, currency weakness, transport costs and aid shortages continue to limit access to affordable food.
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Kumamoto earthquake recovery begins as reported deaths reach 38
Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake response is shifting toward recovery, but heat, water outages, crowded shelters and damaged infrastructure continue to endanger survivors.
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U.S.-Iran strike pause faces renewed strain as Hormuz stays dangerous
Trump paused planned U.S. strikes on Iran, but no final deal exists as attacks, shipping risks and travel warnings keep the diplomatic opening uncertain.
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UNICEF: Middle East Conflict Could Push 23.4 Million Children Into Poverty
UNICEF models up to 23.4 million additional children entering monetary poverty by the end of 2026 if Middle East conflict and shipping shocks worsen.
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EASA extends Afghanistan airspace warning through January 2027
EASA extended its Afghanistan airspace warning through January 31, 2027, keeping its recommendation against operations below FL 320 in the Kabul FIR.
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ICC Sends Libyan Suspect to Trial Over Alleged Mitiga Prison Abuses
ICC judges confirmed 17 alleged war-crimes and crimes-against-humanity charges against Khaled El Hishri, clearing Libya’s first ICC case for trial.
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U.S. Tariffs on Canada Add Pressure to Supply Chains
New U.S. duties of 50% on specified Canadian vehicles and dairy products are scheduled for August 19, adding uncertainty for cross-border supply chains.
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FBI Returns Papuan Artifacts to Indonesia in Heritage Case
A July 22 Jakarta handover returned Papuan cultural objects to Indonesia, showing how provenance research and law-enforcement cooperation can support heritage restitution.