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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Political Affairs chief hails Iran-Israel ceasefire as ‘significant achievement’
The Security Council met Tuesday in New York over the future of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action put in place in 2015 to prevent Iran from weaponising its ambitious nuclear programme, which has been in effective limbo since the US withdrawal in 2018 and Iran’s rejection of parts of the deal. UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo described the US-brokered ceasefire overnight between Israel and Iran as a “...
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‘Still reeling’: Myanmar quakes worsen humanitarian crisis in fractured country
Nearly three months after Myanmar’s strongest earthquake in a century, more than six million people remain in urgent need of assistance, as the disaster compounds a humanitarian crisis driven by years of conflict, political turmoil and mass displacement.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Aftermath of Tripoli clashes puts Libya’s fragile stability to the test
Libya once again stands at a critical juncture in its political transition, after armed clashes erupted in Tripoli last month, further destabilising the country, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Tuesday.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Power to the people; funding community-led development in Somalia
A story of grassroots persistence in Somalia could serve as a powerful reminder of the impact of innovative financing mechanisms as the international community meets in Spain to discuss how to fund global sustainable development.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Guterres urges Iran and Israel to ‘fully respect’ ceasefire
The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire announcement between Iran and Israel which was announced on social media overnight by US President Donald Trump.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Bold new initiative aims to strengthen and improve the UN, senior officials tell Member States
Member States heard on Tuesday how the UN is progressing with a new plan to ensure the world body remains effective, cost-efficient and responsive to the billions of people it serves.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Türk speaks out on sexual violence, Brazil floods update, Nicaraguan human rights violations
Gender-based violence is rising - especially in conflict – something which is a “shameless repudiation of the basic rules of warfare,” according to the UN human rights chiefVolker Türk.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Resettlement changed her life. Now she’s fighting for others to have the same chance
Once a teenager without legal status or access to education in Afghanistan, Madiha Ali Changezi is now speaking out as a living example of what refugee resettlement can achieve.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:UN urges renewed diplomacy on Iran nuclear deal, hails Tehran-Tel Aviv ceasefire as ‘significant achievement’
A fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States between Iran and Israel appears to be holding, marking a tentative halt to a dangerous regional escalation that included airstrikes, retaliatory missile attacks and mounting civilian casualties.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:South Africa’s export economy at risk as global carbon rules tighten
About 422 000 local jobs are tied to exports to economies with active or incoming carbon border adjustment mechanisms
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Trump in angry outburst aimed at Israel and Iran
The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:German court lifts ban on far-right magazine
Judges said that while the magazine published anti-constitutional content, it did not justify a ban.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Japan conducts first surface-to-ship missile test on its own territory in Hokkaido
Around 300 soldiers took part in the exercise by the Ground Self-Defence Force's 1st Artillery Brigade with a missile fired at an unmanned boat around 40 kilometres off of the coast.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Rheingau Music Festival experiments with classical format
The Rheingau Music Festival 2025 continues its classical music focus but intersperses elements of pop, electronic and world music to elevate the senses.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:US marine jailed for seven years for sexual assault in Japan
Jamel Clayton was given seven years, with a judge describing the physical attack as "vicious".
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Viral US Iran strikes videos are fake or old
After massive US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, false claims and fake videos are spreading fast online. DW Fact Check investigates a couple of viral AI cases.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Why 100% fruit juice should come with a sugar warning label
Under SA's latest proposed food labelling regulations, 100% fruit juices won’t have to show a high sugar warning because their sugars are “naturally occurring”
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:How China stands to gain from US strikes on Iran
As Washington deepens its military involvement in the Middle East, China is watching closely for both economic fallout and new diplomatic leverage.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Iranians in Germany struggle with war back home
DW spoke with several members of the Iranian diaspora community in Germany, who said they are watching war with Israel unfold with a mix of fear, helplessness and guilt.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:At least 25 killed after Israeli army opens fire near aid trucks in Gaza, hospitals say
The Israeli military fired near Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 25 and wounding 146.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: CDS Never Blamed Victims of Benue Killing - DHQ Clarifies
[Vanguard] The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, never blamed the victims of the recent Benue killings as being represented in sections of the media.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Council moves to drastically limit scope of EU due diligence rules
EU member state negotiators agreed to scale back the Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), limiting it to corporate giants with at least 5,000 staff and 1.5bn in turnover. Only six member states have companies large enough to fall under the revised law: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Spain.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:India’s ancient art of yoga captures Durban
The city hosted South Africa's International Day of Yoga, drawing thousands of participants in what the premier called a ‘new ubuntu spirit’
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Ghana's International Reserves Will Be Eroded By Sharp Decline in Gold Prices - Fitch Solutions
[Ghanaian Times] FITCH Solutions has warned that a sharp decline in global gold prices triggered by a return towards more conventional trade policies in the US and the resolution of major global geopolitical flashpoints will quickly erode Ghana's international reserves.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Portugal tightens citizenship rules, doubles residency requirement for most foreigners
Citizens from Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil must wait seven years for citizenship while those from other nations face a 10-year wait.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Food price inflation should stay at comfortable levels this year
South Africa's food inflation rose to 4.4% in May but this is expected to be temporary
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Museveni Urges Iran, Israel to End Hostilities, Calls for Two-State Solution
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called for a return to principled diplomacy in the Middle East, appealing to both Iran and Israel to end their mutual hostilities and embrace a two-state solution to the long-running conflict.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:German Cabinet approves high-borrowing draft budget
German lawmakers will vote later this year on a new budget that sharply raises public spending, with the plan calling for new debts to pay for record investments in defense and infrastructure projects.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Merz condemns Russia, urges Gaza ceasefire
Ahead of a NATO summit, German Chancellor Merz focused on Germany's role in the Israel-Iran war and Ukraine during his speech to Bundestag lawmakers and the nation. DW has the latest.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Holding the powerful to account: War crimes and the new global reckoning
From Nuremberg to The Hague and Rwanda to Gaza, author traces the relentless pursuit of justice for humanity’s darkest crimes
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Libya: MSF Remains Ready to Resume Medical Activities in Libya
[MSF] Two and a half months after the forced suspension of our activities by the Libyan authorities, following a wave of repression that affected ten humanitarian organisations present in the west of the country, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reaffirms our willingness to resume medical services and support to the Libyan authorities. We also remain concerned about the health of our former patients and the interruption...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Flight cancelled to the Middle East? Here are your passenger rights and travel insurance advice
Major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have suspended flights to the Middle East region.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Gauteng needs 200 more schools, says education MEC Chiloane
During the 2023-24 financial year, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape only built one school each
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Will a fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire hold?
After 12 days of war, US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that would bring to an end the most dramatic, direct conflict between the two nations in decades. Israel and Iran both agreed to adhere to the ceasefire, though they said they would respond with force to any breach. […] The post Will a fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire hold? appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Seven Iranians appear in UK court on assault charges after embassy protest
The defendants were charged with grievous bodily harm after two people were allegedly attacked during a protest near Tehran's embassy in London.
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