Category: World

The new insights released on Wednesday ahead of next week’s World Food Safety Day, show that children under five are particularly vulnerable. Although they account for just nine per cent of the global population, they suffer nearly one-third of all foodborne diseases, many of them severe diarrhoeal illnesses that can prove fatal, according to the […]

We gather today at a time of great volatility and instability. Indeed, the reason we wanted to hold this Global Partnerships Conference was exactly because we have such increased volatility all over the world, humanitarian crises, and development challenges. But we also know that we have determination to pursue those values that we share, to […]

The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division today announced that its Health Care Fraud Unit, one of the most active white-collar litigating components across the Department, secured federal jury trial convictions in six trials in just under three weeks. The convictions in six trials between May 13 and June 1 spanned federal courtrooms across the […]

Two other peacekeepers also sustained injuries in the incident and are receiving medical treatment at a UNIFIL facility. The force said that an investigation is underway “to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to this tragic incident…The violence must end.” It is not clear where the shelling originated, but the development comes amid intensifying exchanges […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. High Commissioner, thank you for your report. The United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of your mandate and of the dedicated professionals who carry it out across the OSCE region. Your report once again demonstrates the importance and value of your office, and underlines the continuing impact you and your team […]

The Civil Division issued the following statement on a recent ruling in the District of Rhode Island: “Department of Justice attorneys are properly held to the highest standards of ethical conduct. In a May 13, 2026 order, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island accused Civil Division attorneys of misrepresenting or withholding […]

Once gathered around the famous horseshoe-shaped table, Member States urged de-escalation by both sides and reiterated the obligation to protect civilians and respect the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL. Although the force’s mandate is scheduled to end on 31 December, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has insisted that peacekeepers would be needed in Lebanon beyond that date. He […]

El Niño is a recurring climate event with impacts across the globe. It has three phases: one cold (known as La Niña), one neutral, and one warm (El Niño). In 2026, spring in the northern hemisphere took place in a neutral phase, which followed a relatively mild La Niña. Short-term forecast models indicate that by […]

Strolling through a forest, you may notice that the air is filled with sound. Birds sing, insects and small mammals rustle through the undergrowth, and at dusk bats squeak as they communicate with each other. These soundscapes contain a wealth of information about which animals are present, how many there are and how healthy an ecosystem may […]

An Alaskan man was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and 20 years of supervised release for trafficking in child pornography, including images of pre-pubescent children.  Anthaney O’Connor, 32, of Anchorage, pleaded guilty on July 31, 2025, to receipt of child pornography, also known as child sexual abuse material or “CSAM.” According to court […]