International Organisations news

Drug-free region: ASEAN vows zero tolerance vs. Illicit drugs Bernama05:40
Prabowo claims ASEAN respects Indonesia for food self-sufficiency Tempo23:57
ASEAN to set up maritime center to keep South China Sea orderly Jakarta Globe12:13
ASEAN reaffirms rules-based order, unity at 48th Summit Bernama11:25
ASEAN leaders issue joint statement on Middle East crisis at summit CGTN16:24

African Union

Nigeria assumes chairmanship of AU Peace and Security Council The Daily Trust03:15World Conflicts Global Issues Africa

Abuja in the driver’s seat: Nigeria assumes chairmanship of the AU peace and security council for may Voice Of Emirates03:07World Conflicts Global Issues Africa

Ghana petitions AU over xenophobic attacks in South Africa Peoples Gazette11:17Ghana South Africa Africa

Ghana writes to AU asking it to address xenophobic attacks... Graphic Online11:13Ghana South Africa Africa

Communiqué: AU urges end to Machar’s continued detention Radio Tamazuj18:08Riek Machar South Sudan UNSC

Opinion | Between confinement and comeback: Is Dr. Machar’s release near? Radio Tamazuj11:10Riek Machar South Sudan UNSC

South Africa pushes back on Ghana’s petition for AU debate on xenophobic violence Premium Times, Nigeria14:05South African Politics Ghana South Africa

Sa has 'nothing to hide' should AU seek answers on anti-immigrant protests Eyewitness News07:52South African Politics Ghana South Africa

African nations warn citizens in South Africa after xenophobic attacks The Independent13:48South Africa Protests Ghana South Africa

African countries warn citizens of xenophobic attacks in South Africa The Charlotte Observer13:45South Africa Protests Ghana South Africa

AUKUS

Defence Committee chairman says “UK’s political leadership on AUKUS has dwindled” Navy Lookout12:19
A concern for Australia: Britain looks unserious about naval defence The Strategist02:05
King hails ‘ambitious’ AUKUS during Congress address InDaily00:50
First Sea Lord to headline Iods Asia Pacific Defence Reporter23:25
Charles brands AUKUS ‘ambitious’ in historic address The West Australian21:59

Board of Peace

Yerevan moves to approve Trump peace initiative PanARMENIAN.Net09:24
Asharq Al-Awsat reveals details of new Gaza proposal Asharq Al-Awsat08:51
Board of Peace won’t hold Israel to truce terms if Hamas doesn’t okay disarmament offer The Times of Israel21:39
Trump’s Board of Peace envoy set to meet Israeli officials on easing restrictions on Gaza aid Anadolu Agency12:32
Democrat calls Squires' Board of Peace answers 'Incoherent' Law36001:00

BRICS

Urban mobility is key to governance and ease of living, says CAG Murthy The Hindu Business Line01:28Murthy CAG India

India’s urban transformation must be backed by accountability: CAG at BRICS SAI Summit Hindustan Times14:42Murthy CAG India

India spearheading renewed agenda for MSME cooperation under BRICS partnership The Business Standard12:39MSME Cooperation India

India pushes stronger BRICS MSME cooperation during 2026 Chairship AniNews.in10:27MSME Cooperation India

‘Will give update at appropriate time’: MEA on leaders’ participation in BRICS meet The Statesman17:32India

Egypt’s eastward hedging and the logic of selective alignment Horn Review09:44China/Russia Egypt China

BRICS opens call for joint research Brazil-Arab News Agency13:40China/Russia Egypt China

BRICS+ series: What Russia and China's tax integration really means IOL08:44China/Russia Russia China

Russia: BRICS countries' technological development potential estimated at $406 billion annually Yemen News Agency (Saba)18:16China/Russia Russia China

Council of Europe

Ireland joins agreement on special tribunal for Russian aggression European Pravda17:27Russia Ukraine Rep. of Ireland

Ireland joins global push for Special Tribunal to prosecute Russian leadership UNITED24 Media17:30Russia Ukraine Rep. of Ireland

Berset: Reforms remain crucial so that all Citizens can fully Exercise their Rights Sarajevo Times11:38European Court of Human Rights Bosnia and Herzegovina Southern Europe

Secretary General of the Council of Europe on a two-day Visit to BiH Sarajevo Times10:03European Court of Human Rights Bosnia and Herzegovina Southern Europe

Rapporteurs of European institutions writes open letter on situation of local democracy in Turkey ANF News20:18European Parliament Turkey Southern Europe

European institutions raise alarm over local democracy in Turkey in joint letter Turkish Minute16:37European Parliament Turkey Southern Europe

Strong message to the European Parliament and PACE: President Ilham Aliyev’s statement is a… Azeri-Press Agency13:12Armenia/EU European Political Community European Parliament

Metsola defends EU positions after Aliyev remarks PanARMENIAN.Net11:57Armenia/EU European Political Community European Parliament

Council of Europe Secretary General arrives in Armenia Armenpress06:56European Political Community Armenia Armenian Politics

CPTPP

New Zealand welcomes Costa Rica's accession to CPTPP Bernama09:48New Zealand Central America Latin America

New Zealand welcomes Costa Rica joining CPTPP Scoop06:56Costa Rica New Zealand NZ Politics

China is knocking at the trans-Pacific trade door—Canada must not swing it wide open: Ed Fast in The Hub Macdonald-Laurier Institute15:13World Trade Organization Canadian Politics Canada/China

Public citizen comments regarding the draft guideline on implementation of patent linkage for pharmaceutical products… Public Citizen17:31Malaysian Economy Malaysia

CSTO

Russia to host high-level CSTO meeting amid alliance tensions Forbes11:28Putin Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Sadyr Japarov

Pashinyan: Armenia’s CSTO membership depends on current situation Azeri-Press Agency11:02

Armenia’s Pashinyan: I can’t say definitively whether we will leave CSTO News.am15:31

Russia recruited 994 Armenians for its war. Yerevan is pivoting West anyway. Euromaidan Press19:50Russia Ukraine Armenia

Republic Party leader urges CSTO withdrawal PanARMENIAN.Net13:56Armenia Russia Arms Trade

Russia warns of regional security risks from Afghanistan, Middle East Amu TV10:09

Lavrov: Middle East crisis will also affect CSTO region Azeri-Press Agency14:51

ECHR

ECHR sides with self- appointed Polish constitutional court judges Brussels Signal07:24Poland Elections Poland Politics Poland

European court orders Poland to allow constitutional judges to take office TheNews.pl17:51Poland Elections Poland Politics Poland

Räsänen hopes European Court of Human Rights will overturn hate speech conviction YLE News08:41Finland Hate Crime Global Issues

Finnish MP convicted for hate speech over ‘anti-Lgbt pamphlet’ appeals to top EU Court Brussels Signal08:33Finland Hate Crime Global Issues

Murder accused challenges Malta’s femicide law before European Court of Human Rights MaltaToday16:00Malta Global Issues EU

Lawyer says Pow issue politicized PanARMENIAN.Net09:40Armenia Azerbaijan Global Issues

Ruben Vardanyan transferred to Umbaki Penitentiary of Azerbaijan News.am09:17Armenia Azerbaijan Global Issues

Strengthening the authority and effectiveness of the Convention system Opinio Juris13:03Global Issues

Suzan Akipa: Urgent ‘right to hope’ reforms needed ANF News08:56Global Issues

ECOWAS

Prosecute xenophobic attacks culprits - Minority Leader urges... Graphic Online11:18South African Politics South Africa

ECOWAS lawmakers order investigation into South Africa’s xenophobic attacks Peoples Gazette07:38South African Politics South Africa

FG commends WAHO, ECOWAS on regional health security efforts Peoples Gazette18:34Health Federal Government Africa

OSD, Euphoria revealed as tech suppliers for ECOWAS biometric ID in Nigeria Biometric Update16:49Biometrics Cyber Security Technology

Deepening cooperation to jointly promote West Africa’s development, writing a new chapter in China-ECOWAS relations The Daily Trust20:14African Union China China Politics

ECOWAS Headquarters: A beacon of regional integration The Punch00:50African Union China China Politics

China–ECOWAS ties hit milestone with $56.5m headquarters handover in Abuja Champion Newspapers Limited06:01China China Politics China Economy

China–ECOWAS ties hit milestone with $56.5m headquarters handover The Punch09:00China China Politics China Economy

European Political Community

Six Armenian parties press EU on democracy, political prisoners, Artsakh Armenian Weekly15:38
‘For Russia, the very existence of the EPC is a defeat’ International Politics and Society Journal09:44
Rutte says visit to Yerevan was excellent PanARMENIAN.Net08:47
Armenia hosts a historic EU summit as it charts a course away from Russia MailOnline06:10
European Political Community Summit kicks off in Yerevan EVN Report18:26

FATF

FATF publishes Mutual Evaluation Report on Italy JD Supra16:59Money Laundering Italy Italian Politics

$3b money laundering case exposed gaps in S’pore’s corporate gatekeeping systems: FATF The Straits Times08:04Money Laundering Singapore

Singapore's framework against financial crimes such as money laundering shows marked improvement: Report AsiaOne08:08Money Laundering Singapore Asia

Global watchdog gives Singapore top anti-money laundering rating, but flags weaknesses in penalties, cooperation Channel NewsAsia08:02Money Laundering Singapore

S’pore tough on financial crime but improvements needed in areas: Global financial watchdog… The Straits Times08:04Money Laundering Singapore

Financial Stability Board

Bank of England’s Bailey warns US stablecoins could destabilize the UK in a crisis Crypto Briefing22:35Stablecoins Floods Severe Weather Events

FSB warns private credit’s ‘complex interlinkages’ with banks creates vulnerabilities Financial Sector Technology13:11

FSB watchdog flags risks in banks’ growing Private Credit ties Insurance Journal08:16

Private Credit market exploded after 2008 financial crisis to $2 trillion, but this watchdog has now warned 'Untested'… Benzinga13:14

Is Andrew Bailey the weakest link? Funding the Future (Weblog)08:52

G7

G7 ministers target China over critical minerals export curbs Qatar Tribune23:24China China Politics China Economy

G7 slams ‘economic coercion’ in clear swipe at China Kuwait Times17:55China China Politics China Economy

Swiss, French ministers meet in Geneva to discuss G7 summit Swiss Info11:12Elections in France Switzerland France

Switzerland to introduce temporary border checks over G7 summit in France Anadolu Agency13:36Elections in France Switzerland France

G7 trade ministers meet in Paris as global tensions and tariff threats mount France 2400:52Paris Middle East France

G7 trade ministers meet, not expected to discuss US tariff threat Hindustan Times20:00Paris Middle East France

G7 trade talks target critical minerals as US-EU tariff rift strains unity The Straits Times11:12China Politics Asia

Repeated attempts to 'break China's stranglehold' undermine West's rare earth self-sufficiency drive; internal rifts… Global Times07:08China Politics Asia

G7 ministers discuss trade security and China dependence in Paris RFI07:57Paris China France

G20

White house to invite Putin to G20 summit in Miami, though Trump doubts he’ll attend The Moscow Times08:45Putin US/Russia Russian Politics

US invites Russia's Putin to G20 summit RTHK00:19Putin US/Russia Russian Politics

Russia issues demarche to US over diplomat’s exclusion from G20 events Azeri-Press Agency16:22US/Russia Russia Russian Politics

Russia says it received invitation to G20 Miami summit at 'highest level' The Kyiv Independent10:56US/Russia Russia Russian Politics

Meloni urges West to demand action from Putin amid G20 invitation speculation UAWire17:05Giorgia Meloni Putin Russia

Meloni opposes potential invitation of Putin to G20 summit Freedom14:10Giorgia Meloni Putin Russia

Putin may or may not attend the G20 in Miami, the Kremlin says The Straits Times14:13Putin Russia Russian Politics

Russia receives invitation to G20 summit in U.S. The New Voice of Ukraine07:55US/Russia US

Russia says it is invited to US-hosted G20 summit in Miami TRT World06:47US/Russia US

Human Rights Council

Conclusion of workshop on Human Rights Council Resolution on Child Safety in Digital Environment Yemen News Agency (Saba)18:10Civil Liberties & Rights Global Issues

Statement by 25 organizations and 3 individuals on South Korea's Co-Sponsorship of the Resolution on Human Rights in… Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect01:12South Korea North Korea UN

Workshop on UN Human Rights Council resolution on child safety in Digital Environment Yemen News Agency (Saba)16:18UN Civil Liberties & Rights Global Issues

South Korea Co-sponsors UN rights resolution on North Korea Human Rights Watch02:57South Korea North Korea Lee Jae-myung

Head of Russia’s presidential human rights council calls VPN use ‘unnatural,’ says independent media offer only ‘the… Meduza14:13Civil Liberties & Rights Russian Politics Global Issues

International Atomic Energy Agency

Iran at UN accuses US of nuclear double standards, misuse of NPT platform The Times of India08:33Non-Proliferation Treaty Iran Energy and Utilities

Iran accuses US of breaking nuclear treaty obligations at UN meeting TRT World16:58Non-Proliferation Treaty Iran Energy and Utilities

Another drone targets radiation facility at ZNPP The New Voice of Ukraine12:03Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Energy and Utilities

IAEA to inspect laboratory near Zaporizhzhia NPP following report of attack UNN.ua19:26Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Energy and Utilities

UN nuclear chief: Iran’s highly enriched uranium likely still buried at Isfahan site The Times of Israel09:04Isfahan Iran Israel/Iran

Iran has enough enriched uranium for ten nuclear bomb: UN The Independent09:04Isfahan Iran Israel/Iran

IAEA to inspect 14 Ukrainian substations critical to nuclear safety The Gaze13:09IAEA Nuclear Energy Energy and Utilities

IAEA completes another mission to Ukraine's high-voltage substations Ukrinform18:12IAEA Nuclear Energy Energy and Utilities

IAEA chief says drone attack damaged Ukraine nuclear power plant Eurasia Review01:49Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Energy and Utilities Drones

IAEA finds critical monitoring equipment offline after drone incident at Zaporizhzhia NPP The Gaze11:03Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Energy and Utilities Drones

International Court of Justice

World Court opens hearings on Essequibo dispute Counter Vortex20:50Essequibo Guyana Venezuela

Venezuela to ICJ: Rights to oil-rich region 'inalienable' RTL Today10:37Essequibo Guyana Venezuela

Could Spain’s tough line on Israel be contagious across Europe? The New Arab16:40Elections in Spain Israel Israel/Palestine

The dangerous failure to hold hamas accountable for using human shields Lawfare18:05Elections in Spain Israel Israel/Palestine

Pretoria to The Hague: South Africa’s legal challenge, china’s backing Modern Diplomacy03:03Israel Netherlands Genocide

Minister: Azerbaijan takes comprehensive approach to election of judges to International Court of Justice Azerbaijan State News Agency16:27Azerbaijani Politics Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, South Korea discuss cooperation within international organizations Trend News Agency15:31Azerbaijani Politics Azerbaijan

ICJ ruling on Rohingya genocide soon: Khalilur bdnews24.com14:35Rohingya Crisis Genocide Global Issues

The ICJ and the limits of international Justice for the Rohingya The Diplomat12:15Rohingya Crisis Genocide Global Issues

International Criminal Court

Qatar rejects report that it backed ICC chief against Netanyahu The New Arab03:41War Crimes Qatar Middle East

ICC's Karim Khan warns of 'sledgehammer approach to justice' The National02:59War Crimes Qatar Middle East

Understanding the EU blocking statute: Spain’s legal strategy to shield the ICC from U.S. Sanctions Middle East Monitor15:28Pedro Sanchez Spain EU

'Spain does not look the other way': Sánchez calls on EU to block Israel-US sanctions on ICC Common Dreams15:32Pedro Sanchez Spain EU

PNP: We have yet to receive arrest warrant vs. Dela Rosa GMA News10:35War Crimes

No ICC arrest warrant vs. Bato received, Pctc says GMA News11:19War Crimes

ICC President visits Armenia Armenpress07:13ICC President Armenian Politics Armenia

ICC president holds talks in Yerevan PanARMENIAN.Net08:46ICC President Armenian Politics Armenia

Luis Moreno Ocampo admits receiving funds from Armenians living in Russia Azeri-Press Agency14:36War Crimes Azerbaijan Armenia

Ex-ICJ prosecutor’s video stirs tensions: claims about Azerbaijan and Armenia’s PM draw regional reaction JAM-news15:11War Crimes Azerbaijan Armenia

International Energy Agency

IEA: Tight gas markets will last through 2030 OilPrice.com17:17Energy and Utilities Middle East

World facing 'biggest energy crisis in history' RTHK11:10Energy and Utilities Middle East

Methane efforts require robust regulation - IEA Emerging Risks06:49Methane Energy and Utilities Climate Crisis

Tackling methane emissions key for climate change and energy security: IEA Al Jazeera19:36Methane Energy and Utilities Climate Crisis

Transport chiefs respond to jet fuel crisis and flight cancellations Hartlepool Mail14:59Energy and Utilities

Royal Navy team warns of humanitarian crisis as mariners trapped by dual blockade in the Gulf Navy Lookout10:31Energy and Utilities

Türkiye’s COP31 presidency and IEA join forces on clean energy push Climate Home16:01Energy and Utilities Climate Crisis UN

IEA chief: Global energy crisis poses major challenge CGTN15:20Energy and Utilities Climate Crisis UN

IEA head calls on Canada to move faster on energy Rigzone14:00Canada Energy and Utilities Canadian Politics

IEA chief warns of energy market "Volatility" Bernama08:05Canada Energy and Utilities Canadian Politics

Interpol

Bulgaria shuts four illicit medicine websites in interpol operation Bulgarian News Agency15:01Bulgaria Bulgarian Politics Balkans

Police raids across 90 countries seize fake and illegal medicines worth €14m RFI15:28Bulgaria Bulgarian Politics Balkans

HSA joins Interpol in global clampdown: 959 illegal health products delisted in Singapore, 152 sellers warned AsiaOne10:14Singapore Asia

Singapore seizes over 6,600 illegal health products in interpol-Led crackdown Bernama10:57Singapore Asia

Interpol questioned Nepal’s Deuba case. Authorities have now responded The Kathmandu Post01:33Deuba Nepal Asia

Interpol denies issuing red notice against Deuba couple The Kathmandu Post08:54Deuba Nepal Asia

How an Israeli fraudster wanted by Interpol hid in plain sight in Marrakech The Africa Report11:07Morocco Israel

Morocco captures Israeli fraudster wanted by Interpol: Report Anadolu Agency16:24Morocco Israel

Bi intercepts Vietnamese woman wanted by Interpol for drug raps GMA News12:23Vietnam

ITUC

CEO Pay Rises 20 Times Faster Than Worker Wages In 2025, Oxfam-Ituc Report Says IBTimes (US)20:17 1-May-26
Africa: May Day - African Workers Decry Rising Inequality, 'Vanishing Billions' and Elite Control AllAfrica09:46 1-May-26
Top CEO Pay Increased 20 Times Faster Than Workers’ Pay In 2025 Scoop01:45 1-May-26
Workers’ Memorial Day 2026 Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Press Release)10:12 28-Apr-26

Mercosur

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement EU Reporter16:47Argentine Economy European Commission EU

What the EU-Mercosur trade deal’s provisional implementation means and what comes next Atlantic Council18:35Argentine Economy European Commission EU

Canadian beef groups urge Ottawa to exclude beef from Mercosur trade deal farmnewsNOW16:59Ottawa South America Latin America

Cattle producers beefing over push for South American free trade deal CBC.ca02:03Ottawa South America Latin America

EU-Mercosur interim trade deal to enter into provisional application EU Reporter10:07European Parliament Rep. of Ireland

EU-Mercosur deal will ‘help level the playing field’ for exports – business body Agriland10:06European Parliament Rep. of Ireland

Poland to take Mercosur trade deal to top EU court over farmers' concerns Anadolu Agency19:12Poland EU Eastern Europe

EU-Mercosur free trade agreement days away from coming into force, Poland threatens legal action TFG Publishing Ltd17:22Poland EU Eastern Europe

Poland moves ahead with lawsuit against EU-Mercosur trade deal TheNews.pl17:07Poland EU Poland Politics

NATO

Vladimir Putin says Ukraine war is winding down and blasts Nato support for Kyiv New Zealand Herald21:35Putin Russia Russian Politics

Putin chides NATO in speech given at Victory Day parade Taipei Times16:46Putin Russia Russian Politics

Cheap energy from Russia, cheap goods from China, and cheap security from America are all over. … Euromaidan Press15:19NATO/Russia Eastern Europe Ukraine

Former NATO chief warns bloc on verge of 'disintegration' Just The News18:01NATO/Russia Eastern Europe Ukraine

NATO special envoy Kevin Hamilton to visit Azerbaijan, alliance says Caliber.AZ17:04Military (World) Armenia World Conflicts

Trump’s troop drawdown jolts Europe as NATO chief says leaders got the ‘message’ Washington Examiner15:45Military (World) Armenia World Conflicts

Norway allocates more than $300 million to Ukraine through NATO’s PURL program Freedom16:09Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Military (World)

Norway announces $302.8 Million military aid package for Ukraine under NATO PURL program The Gaze14:33Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Military (World)

As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado16:55US/Germany Germany Iran

European leaders say the timing of Trump's decision to pull troops from Germany came as a surprise PBS Online16:26US/Germany Germany Iran

OPCW

OPCW CHEMEX GRULAC exercise kicks off in Dominican Republic Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (Press Release)02:49 29-Apr-26
OPCW CHEMEX GRULAC Exercise kicks off in Dominican Republic to Bolster Preparedness for Chemical Emergencies Across… Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (Press Release)15:46 27-Apr-26
Canada allocates CAD 5 million to support OPCW missions in Syria North Press Agency08:29 23-Apr-26
Canada supports OPCW missions in Syria through voluntary contributions Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (Press Release)17:00 22-Apr-26
Canada provides funding to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to eliminate chemical weapons in… Government of Canada (Press Release)15:07 22-Apr-26

OPEC+

Why is the UAE's OPEC exit more than a sudden move? Daily Sabah22:07
OPEC output falls to 36-year low as Iran war cuts Gulf supply World Oil17:20
UAE’s strategic realignment Defence, energy, and new regional corridors Caliber.AZ06:21
UAE’s shock exit leaves OPEC weakened and the global oil order rewritten OilPrice.com23:04
From OPEC to Fujairah, the UAE is the new focus of the Middle East war AsiaNews.it19:12

OSCE

Prime Minister receives Head of OSCE ODIHR Observation Mission in Armenia Armenpress17:13Nikol Pashinyan Armenian Politics Armenia

Pashinyan says election conditions are equal PanARMENIAN.Net09:50Nikol Pashinyan Armenian Politics Armenia

Tajikistan and OSCE discuss media and information security cooperation Trend News Agency06:37Tajik Politics Central Asia Tajikistan

Russia’s proposed may 9 “Ceasefire” is another example of “Russian-Style humanism” — Ukraine at OSCE Freedom22:02Atheism Russian Politics

Kazakhstan, OSCE ODIHR confirm readiness to continue dialogue on democratic reforms Qazinform23:22Kazakhstan Kazakh Politics Central Asia

Kosovo court convicts OSCE employee of spying for Serbia TheNews.pl10:39Serbia/Kosovo Kosovo Serbia

Kosovo Serb OSCE employee sentenced on charges of spying for Serbia DTT-NET20:17Serbia/Kosovo Kosovo Serbia

RCEP

Korea, Japan's customs agency chiefs hold meeting to discuss implementation of RCEP The Korea Times02:14 24-Apr-26
ChinaMarket Unveils AI-Driven Sourcing Platform at 5th RCEP Expo, Connecting Global Buyers with … PR Newswire (Press Release)05:00 22-Apr-26
RCEP expo bridges Linyi with global markets MediaOutReach (Press Release)04:44 21-Apr-26
An empirical study on the potential of China’s cross-border e-commerce exports under the RCEP framework: an application … Nature.com02:22 21-Apr-26

Reporters Without Borders

Press freedom deteriorates further in South Sudan, watchdog says Radio Tamazuj11:12Press Freedom South Sudan Global Issues

Media under fire: Sudan slides to 161/180 in 2026 World Press Freedom Index Radio Dabanga15:09Press Freedom South Sudan Global Issues

'Pouring gasoline on the fire': US press freedom hits historic low under Trump The Raw Story01:09Press Freedom Global Issues US

US drops 7 spots in Reporters Without Borders’ Press freedom report The Wrap18:12Press Freedom Global Issues US

Qatar tops Gulf, ranks 2nd in Arab world Gulf Times20:40Press Freedom Qatar Global Issues

Qatar ranks first in GCC in 2026 Press Freedom Index Qatar Tribune22:34Press Freedom Qatar Global Issues

Timeline: Press freedom in Hong Kong under the national security law Hong Kong Free Press03:09Press Freedom Hong Kong China

Hong Kong gov’t and Reporters Without Borders trade barbs over press freedom ranking Hong Kong Free Press04:44Press Freedom Hong Kong China

Syria advances 36 places in Press Freedom Index Enab Baladi15:03Syria Press Freedom War in Syria

UNESCO

Bulgaria sets up permanent mission to UNESCO Bulgarian News Agency14:41
Sudanese journalists gather in France as syndicate wins UNESCO Press Freedom Prize Radio Dabanga17:03
European Parliament urges funding freeze over Pa textbook hate EU Reporter15:17
Unesco completes inspection for upcoming World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan Korea JoongAng Daily07:03
UNESCO and Sweden allocate $1.3 million for the preservation of the "Khortytsia" National Reserve – Ministry of Culture UNN.ua13:59

UNICEF

UNICEF warned Yunus govt of vaccine crisis bdnews24.com19:59Bangladeshi Politics Measles Bangladesh

1.5mn doses of MR vaccine arrive, more shipments coming: minister bdnews24.com10:35Bangladeshi Politics Measles Bangladesh

UNICEF, Adamawa inaugurate emergency nutrition support for children Peoples Gazette14:35Adamawa North East Health

UNICEF warns Afghanistan restrictions on women’s education deprive nation of skilled professionals Jurist06:45Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Afghanistan UN

UNICEF warns Afghanistan could lose 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 Ariana News07:52Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Afghanistan UN

‘Early childhood education key to tackling out-of-school menace’ Nigerian Guardian04:47North West Education Africa

UNICEF calls for increased investment in early childhood education ThisDay Live18:27North West Education Africa

UN sounds alarm on worsening crisis for children in Darfur Radio Tamazuj09:31Sudan Humanitarian Crisis Sudan UN

Children in Darfur reaching ‘breaking point’: UN Macau Business20:23Sudan Humanitarian Crisis Sudan UN

United Nations

Do videos show Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni wearing Palestinian flag at UN event with Netanyahu? Snopes.com16:01
Exit ramps from the U.S.: New coalitions of the willing CounterPunch07:09
UN exposes security failures of Afghan Taliban regime Radio Pakistan05:22
Spain awards UN rapporteur Albanese top civilian honour The New Arab18:32
US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz The New Arab01:23

UNRWA

UNRWA: Humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in Gaza amid limited aid Yemen News Agency (Saba)15:54
UNRWA shelters and assists displaced as hostilities persist despite truce Naharnet09:18 8-May-26
UNRWA: Gaza Residents Face Increased Risk of Disease Due to Displacement Yemen News Agency (Saba)12:58 7-May-26
Spread of rodents, infections leave Gaza’s population at high risk of disease, UN agency warns Anadolu Agency11:40 7-May-26
UNRWA: Urgent Need for Gaza Reconstruction Yemen News Agency (Saba)18:37 6-May-26

UN Security Council

Security Council holds closed-door talks following attacks on United Arab Emirates United Nations (Press Release)19:43
Russia warns against 'confrontational draft resolutions' over Middle East situation Anadolu Agency01:23
US, Mideast gulf partners pitch diluted UN Hormuz resolution Energy Intelligence23:41
Iran imposes transit controls in Strait of Hormuz The Dong-a Ilbo23:54
Iran’s UN Mission: Only solution to Strait of Hormuz crisis is permanent end to war Pars Today09:11

WikiLeaks

Jack Dorsey Backs 'Bitcoin World Premiere' Of Julian Assange Documentary: 'There Was Natural Resonance With The BTC… Benzinga10:51 30-Apr-26

World Central Kitchen

As Lito says thank you to World Central Kitchen volunteers Marianas Variety17:14 7-May-26
Relief groups lead early recovery efforts across CNMI Marianas Variety17:07 4-May-26
WCK ramps up food relief operations in Saipan, Tinian, Rota Marianas Variety17:06 23-Apr-26

World Food Programme

SEADRIF and WFP launch $1.1m parametric insurance policy in Lao PDR Reinsurance News13:13SEADRIF Laos WFP

SEADRIF & WFP launch US$1.1m parametric policy to boost disaster resilience in Lao PDR Artemis.bm11:34SEADRIF Laos WFP

Spain contributes €10 million to WFP to support people facing hunger driven by conflict and violence World Food Programme (Press Release)13:10UN Food Security Global Issues

World Food Programme warns: Lebanon faces the most serious food security crisis in its history Voice Of Emirates23:24Food Security Lebanon Global Issues

Japan boosts life-saving food assistance as funding crisis threatens 600,000 people in Cameroon World Food Programme (Press Release)13:47Food Security Lebanon Global Issues

Novo nordisk Foundation, grundfos Foundation and WFP announce record private-sector commitment to transform school… World Food Programme (Press Release)12:04

Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan makes a humanitarian visit to Haiti HaitiLibre17:24Haiti Caribbean Middle East

Princess Sarah Zeid's mission to Haiti ends amid admiration and anger HaitiLibre17:24Haiti Caribbean Middle East

World Health Organization

Hantavirus outbreak sparks global concern: Should India be worried? Outlook India12:14
Local infectious disease doctor says Hantavirus risk to public remains low News 12 New Jersey16:53
WHO launches US$ 30.3 million flash appeal to respond to escalating health crisis across the Middle East World Health Organisation (Press Release)02:58
WHO issues reassurance to Spanish people as hantavirus cruise ship approaches Daily Star00:37
WHO issues update to people of Tenerife where hantavirus-stricken ship is headed The Mirror00:07

World Meteorological Organization

More bad climate news for Europe as heatwaves drive record emissions CGTN12:42Temperature Records Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

Europe saw record fires, sea warming and severe heatwaves in 2025 CGTN12:32Temperature Records Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

Heatwave grips India: WMO flags El Niño by mid-2026; IMD warns of below-normal monsoon The Times of India10:07El Nino India Global Issues

First Alert Weather: El Nino conditions now forecast to develop as early as May or June WSMV, Tennessee20:57El Nino India Global Issues

Climate-Fueled Extreme heat poses 'Systemic risk to global food security,' warns UN Common Dreams19:52

Heatwaves will become a major threat to Indian rice production, Ganges and Indus River basin… The Times of India15:49

Europe gripped by worsening climate extremes CGTN03:08Heatwaves Natural Disasters Climate Crisis

Strengthening strategic planning for sustainable Observing systems World Meteorological Organization07:09

ClimSA strengthens climate services across African, Caribbean and Pacific regions World Meteorological Organization14:56