World News in Brief: Civilians at risk in Gaza and West Bank, Duterte to go on trial in ICC, Yemen detainees update

The concerns follow reports that children were killed in northern Gaza after a tent sheltering civilians was hit in a strike. OCHA reiterated that under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian infrastructure “must be protected at all times.” Despite the insecurity, humanitarian partners continue to deliver food assistance, including in hard-to-reach areas, UN Spokesperson Stéphane […]

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WHO says billions saw health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts

“The Results Report 2025 shows that with support from WHO and partners, countries have delivered tangible benefits for millions of people,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “At the same time, these gains cannot be taken for granted.” The report, released ahead of the World Health Assembly next month, finds progress on three fronts: expanding […]

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Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Soldier Charged With Using Classified Information To Profit From Prediction Market Bets

The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. Army soldier, with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction. The charges arise from an alleged scheme in which Van Dyke […]

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Devastation at every turn greets UN aid mission to south Lebanon

“I came here two weeks ago and we’ve come back today again with a convoy… but what is different today is the whole street in front of the hospital is completely destroyed,” said UN Children’s Fund spokesperson, Christophe Boulierac. In an exclusive video interview with UN News while on mission, Mr. Boulierac showed that although the […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Antitrust Division Approves Department of Energy Defense Production Act Consortium’s Updated Voluntary Agreement and Plans of Action

Today, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, after consulting with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), published approvals for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Defense Production Act (DPA) Consortium’s updated Voluntary Agreement and related Plans of Action. “The Defense Production Act is a powerful tool for addressing issues related to our nation’s defense and preparedness programs. […]

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Middle East war: After oil and gas, concerns grow over minerals crunch

Until war erupted on 28 February with the Israeli-US bombing of Iran and counterstrikes across Gulf States, a wide range of key minerals and related products was available, according to the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). But as the conflict goes on, the pressure has increased to obtain these same raw materials, to ensure […]

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UN rights chief urges action to end impunity and address disappearances in Mexico

Speaking at the conclusion of an official visit to Mexico, the High Commissioner warned that violence remains a serious concern, with women rights defenders and reporters facing heightened risks, particularly when confronting organized crime, corruption or gender-based violence. Organised crime, fuelled by drug trafficking and the influx of arms, continues to have a major impact […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division Delivers Remarks on the Coordinated Actions of the Scam Center Strike Force Against Southeast Asian Criminal Organizations

Thank you. My name is Tysen Duva and I am the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. The Criminal Division is proud to partner with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and our law enforcement agency colleagues here today in announcing actions by the Scam Center Strike Force, which is part […]

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Despite ceasefire, Hormuz tensions continue to throttle supply chains worldwide

The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the extension, calling it “an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building,” while urging all sides to refrain from actions that could undermine the truce and to engage constructively toward a lasting settlement. Yet even as diplomatic efforts continue, security incidents in and around the […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Scam Center Strike Force Takes Major Actions Against Southeast Asian Scam Centers Targeting Americans

Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture by Telephone Jiang Wen Jie Criminal Complaint Huang Xingshan Criminal Complaint Application for a Warrant to Seize Property Subject to Forfeiture The Department of Justice, through U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Criminal Division, together with its partners, today announced […]

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