Addressing ministers at UN Headquarters in New York, he called for urgent action to rescue lagging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amid war, inequality and fiscal strain. “Transformation is not only necessary – it is possible,” he declared, highlighting landmark commitments adopted in recent months: the Pandemic Agreement at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, pledges […]
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On 21 July 2025, a coalition of 25 countries, including France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, issued a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urging Israel to comply with international humanitarian law. 🛑 Humanitarian Concerns The statement condemned: […]
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Week of July 21, 2025 1. Conflict & Peacebuilding DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Agreement Location: Doha, Qatar | Date: July 19, 2025The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have signed a preliminary ceasefire deal in Doha following three months of negotiations. This deal, brokered with Qatari and […]
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Effective May 2025, Malaysia has significantly tightened regulations on the importation of plastic waste through the release of the “Guidelines for the Importation and Inspection of Waste Plastic” by the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM). These measures are enforced under the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) Order 2025, aimed at strengthening environmental […]
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On 12 July 2025, Angolan police allegedly used excessive force and arbitrary arrests to disperse a peaceful protest in Luanda, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). The demonstration, organized by youth and civil society groups, opposed recent government decisions to raise fuel prices and eliminate public transport subsidies without public consultation. 🔴 Allegations of Abuse […]
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On 17 July 2025, an Israeli military strike hit Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City, killing three civilians and injuring several others, including parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli, according to Vatican sources. The church, Gaza’s only Catholic parish, had been serving as a refuge for displaced civilians amid ongoing conflict. 🗣️ UN Response UN […]
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On 21 July 2025, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Government of Canada, announced a €55 million green finance package for SAHAM Bank to accelerate Morocco’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. 💶 Financing Structure and Objectives 🏦 SAHAM Bank’s […]
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On July 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced more than $90 billion in private-sector investments during the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University, positioning the state as a national hub for artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure. 💼 Investment Highlights The initiative includes: Major contributors: 🔋 Energy Demand and Infrastructure The summit […]
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On Monday, July 21, 2025, China officially confirmed it will host a top-level summit with the European Union in Beijing later this week, commemorating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two sides. The summit, scheduled for July 24, will be co-chaired by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, with President Xi Jinping expected to meet European […]
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On 15 July 2025, the European Union imposed sanctions on the BRICS Journalists Association (BJA), citing alleged links to Russian disinformation campaigns. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the Association, which denounced the sanctions as a politically motivated attempt to suppress independent journalism and silence voices from the Global South. 🛑 Allegations and EU […]
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