International Organisations news

APEC

APEC Ministers Unanimously Adopt Joint Statement amid Global Trade Tensions KBS World Radio09:17
APEC says 'concerned' over challanges to global trade France 2408:08
APEC must scale up capacity-building efforts to support sustainable trade - Tengku Zafrul The Sun Daily07:27
APEC members agree on need for strong WTO to navigate uncertainty Korea JoongAng Daily06:59
Asia-Pacific trade envoys to discuss multilateral cooperation in tariff era Channel NewsAsia09:35

ASEAN

Trade worries cloud ASEAN's outlook after slow Q1 GDP growth Nikkei Asian Review03:59
Asean ministers call for unity in face of Trump's tariffs Bangkok Post13:05
46th ASEAN Summit: Sales, exhibition fair at KLCC kicks off May 23 The Sun Daily07:04
Dot seeks establishment of ASEAN visa GMA News05:08
Ex-minister, UN experts: Anwar must now drive Asean's Myanmar shift Malaysiakini08:03

African Union

Nigeria set to host 4th AU MSME Forum as President Tinubu okays organising committee The News Nigeria17:27AU MSME Forum Nigeria Africa

Nigeria to host 6,000 SMEs, 145 partners at AU MSME Forum in June Nairametrics09:35AU MSME Forum Nigeria Africa

AFRIMA 2025: African Union awards hosting rights to Lagos The News Nigeria11:12AFRIMA 2025 Africa Nigeria

AFRIMA 2025: AU awards host city right to Lagos, Nigeria – Holds Nov 25-30 News Diary Online19:02AFRIMA 2025 Africa Nigeria

Africa: Health Products Manufacturing Policy Study Tour gives Africa a strategic boost AllAfrica09:57Health Products Manufacturing Study Tour Global Health

2025 Human rights roadmap for the African Union Human Rights Watch17:23Civil Liberties & Rights Angolan Politics DR Congo

AU, UN urge immediate action to halt desertification in Africa APAnews08:00Africa UN Habitat and Biodiversity Loss

AUKUS

Royal Navy names CETUS Xluuv after Excalibur Naval News08:05
Defence tops priority list for PM's Indonesia visit The Canberra Times18:51
Australian underwater AI drones could soon bolster UK naval surveillance ABC Online21:50
H&B Defence wins contract to support AUKUS UK Defence Journal21:02
American Shipbuilding needs allies Foreign Policy05:07

BRICS

Central Bank of Iran discloses nation's looming BRICS-bound plans Trend News Agency14:07Iran Russia World Banking

Iran makes strides in banking co-op with BRICS and regional neighbors Trend News Agency11:35Iran Russia World Banking

India to showcase power sector achievements at BRICS meet in Brazil next week The Statesman11:56Brazil India Alternative Energy

India to participate in BRICS Energy Ministers meeting in Brazil The Business Standard12:01Brazil India Alternative Energy

New Africa BRICS members decry preferential treatment for South Africa – Analysis Eurasia Review01:30Brazil South Africa South America

New Africa BRICS members decry preferential treatment for South Africa Premium Times, Nigeria12:44Brazil South Africa South America

Support Thailand's accession to BRICS: President Prabowo Antara News14:15Prabowo Subianto Thailand Indonesia

Indonesia says yes to Thailand joining BRICS Jakarta Globe11:03Prabowo Subianto Thailand Indonesia

Saudi Arabia sits on fence over BRICS with eye on vital ties with US The Straits Times11:54Saudi Arabia Brazil US/Saudi Arabia

Council of Europe

International coalition agrees on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine EU Reporter10:13Ukraine Russia Ukrainian Politics

The Council of Europe has launched the creation of a Special Tribunal regarding the aggression of the Russian… UNN.ua14:23Ukraine Russia Ukrainian Politics

UK among first signatories of lawyer protection measure Law Gazette12:28

Ireland signs treaty on protecting lawyers Law Society of Ireland Gazette08:08

Ahmeti: CoE membership should not be treated as a bargaining tool Postuar RTKLive13:39Kosovo Southern Europe Balkans

Djuric: So-called Kosovo is not and will not become CoE member Tanjug11:35Kosovo Southern Europe Balkans

Council of Europe condemns deliberate famine in Gaza Yemen News Agency (Saba)19:31Food Security Israel World Conflicts

Council of Europe denounces 'deliberate starvation' in Gaza Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:17Food Security Israel World Conflicts

Deputy Minister Robert Kupiecki participates in Council of Europes ministerial session Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland (Press Release)15:09Ukrainian Politics

CPTPP

Trade minister to meet US trade representative at APEC in Korea Scoop20:12NZ Politics New Zealand US Economy

Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:53NZ Politics New Zealand US Economy

Australia’s albanese wants Indonesia in CPTPP and OECD Jakarta Globe09:37Anthony Albanese Australia Indonesia

Tariffs are taxes on us, not them – Oped Eurasia Review01:54Vietnam Tariffs

Tariffs are taxes on us, not them CounterPunch07:04Vietnam Tariffs

Indonesia, Chile mutually support regional trade bloc accession Antara News08:29Chile Indonesia Chilean Economy

Trump’s trade war pushes EU toward Pacific free traders Politico EU03:50US/EU Singapore EU

The EU in the Indo-Pacific: challenges and opportunities Asia Times22:53US/EU Singapore EU

CSTO

CSTO hopes for signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty without delay, secretary general says News.am14:29Armenia/Azerbaijan Armenia Azerbaijan

CSTO hopes for swift signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty, says Secretary General Armenpress13:15Armenia/Azerbaijan Armenia Azerbaijan

Sergeyenko: CSTO parliamentary diplomacy can contribute to Eurasian security BelTA09:39Kyrgyz Politics Belarusian Politics Belarus

Sergeyenko at CSTO PA: As long as we are together, we are indestructible BelTA08:57Kyrgyz Politics Belarusian Politics Belarus

CSTO welcomes dialogue between Russia, US, cautiously optimistic BelTA13:55Moscow US/Russia Russia

Dialogue between Russia, US evokes cautious optimism The Star, Kenya10:50Moscow US/Russia Russia

CSTO, CIS and SCO plan to sign roadmap for cooperation in 2025 BelTA13:03Global Issues

Sergeyenko attends Japarov’s meeting with heads of CSTO parliamentary delegations in Bishkek BelTA10:49Sadyr Japarov Kyrgyzstan Belarus

Belarus’ parliamentary delegation arrives in Bishkek for CSTO PA Council meeting BelTA07:27Sadyr Japarov Kyrgyzstan Belarus

ECHR

Government to tighten rules around ‘exceptional circumstances’ and Article 8 in immigration cases Electronic Immigration Network11:38Human Rights Law Immigration Law

Naming names: Parliamentary privilege and privacy Brett Wilson LLP17:23Human Rights Law Immigration Law

UK government urged to back Council of Europe protocol on right to healthy environment Scottish Legal News10:46Council of Europe Global Issues

UN experts urge Council of Europe to recognize right to healthy environment Jurist14:21Council of Europe Global Issues

Council of Europe slams Greece over pushbacks; Athens refutes wrongdoing To Vima15:08Council of Europe Southern Europe Eastern Europe

Implementing klimaseniorinnen: The good, the bad, and the ugly Oxford Human Rights Hub14:12Council of Europe Southern Europe Eastern Europe

Not a leg to stand on: Assessing the European Court of Human Rights’ divergent approach to standing in the… Opinio Juris09:10Civil Liberties & Rights Global Issues European Court of Human Rights

Investigating historic Human Rights violations: A case for systemic processes for victims of historic police misconduct … Oxford Human Rights Hub15:47Civil Liberties & Rights Global Issues European Court of Human Rights

EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights presents challenges but should not be impossible, analysis… University of Exeter17:04Human Rights Law Civil Liberties & Rights Global Issues

ECOWAS

ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to release detainee held for 16 years, pay N20m compensation Premium Times, Nigeria15:27ECOWAS Court Nigeria Africa

ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to release man detained for 16yrs without trial News Diary Online18:13ECOWAS Court Nigeria Africa

ECOWAS Court dismisses Shatta Wale’s discrimination suit against Ghana The Punch17:01Shatta Wale Ghana Nigeria

ECOWAS Court dismisses Shatta Wale’s discrimination claim against Ghana News Diary Online15:55Shatta Wale Ghana Nigeria

Cjn pledges to deepen Nigerian judiciary, ECOWAS Court relationship ThisDay Live00:18Nigeria Nigeria Politics Africa

ECOWAS Court finds Ghana guilty of arbitrary detention, human rights violations ThisDay Live14:14Ghana Global Issues Africa

ECOWAS Court orders Ghana to pay $75,000 for detaining 30 unlawfully The Punch12:40Ghana Global Issues Africa

ECOWAS Court dismisses Ivorian’s suit challenging colleague’s appointment Peoples Gazette10:56ECOWAS Court Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) Africa

ECOWAS Court dismisses Ivorian’s suit challenging her colleague’s appointment News Diary Online10:29ECOWAS Court Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) Africa

European Political Community

Why did Albanian PM kneel before Italian leader Meloni? Gulf News15:57Giorgia Meloni

A PM got down on one knee with ‘namaste’ for Giorgia Meloni: ‘Elon will be…’ Hindustan Times06:09Giorgia Meloni

Turkish president holds meeting with Azerbaijani counterpart in Albanian capital Yeni Şafak04:31Recep Erdogan Albania Southern Europe

Turkish president departs Albania after European Political Community summit Anadolu Agency15:55Recep Erdogan Albania Southern Europe

Mirzoyan believes Armenia and European Political Community share views on peace and security Armenpress11:05Albanian Politics Armenian Politics Armenia

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders meet briefly in Tirana euronews20:15Albanian Politics Armenian Politics Armenia

From energy to diplomacy, Azerbaijan proves indispensable to Europe’s agenda AzerNews10:45Albania Azerbaijani Politics Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s presence at 6th EPC summit signals stronger EU engagement AzerNews11:23Albania Azerbaijani Politics Azerbaijan

Armenian PM attends opening ceremony of European Political Community Summit Armenpress13:24Albanian Politics Albania Armenia

Azerbaijani president, Armenian PM hold unofficial talks in Albania video Caliber.AZ10:46Albanian Politics Albania Armenia

FATF

Will FATF put Pakistan back in Grey List? Here's how the listing could shatter Islamabad's IMF bailout dreams The Week (India)08:43
Why the US will not pull out of FATF – by organization’s former chief AML Intelligence15:53
Iccima urges approval of CFT to facilitate exit from FATF blacklist Tehran Times09:04
India to apprise FATF of the latest evidence on terror infrastructure in Pakistan The Hindu15:28
Iran seeks removal from FATF blacklist amid legislative efforts Trend News Agency08:53

Financial Stability Board

FSB exec says reduction of NBFI leverage not a target Risk.net17:41 14-May-25
FSB Chair Letter to G20 Finance Ministers JD Supra20:33 1-May-25
FSB publishes finalised format for FIRE framework JD Supra19:27 24-Apr-25
FSB Chair calls for continued vigilance on financial sector vulnerabilities Financial Stability Board (Press Release)08:04 23-Apr-25

G7

Zelensky meets with leaders of Canada, Switzerland in Rome Kyiv Post07:51Ukraine Mark Carney Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelensky, Carney discuss bilateral cooperation, ceasefire, pressure on Russia Ukrinform21:55Ukraine Mark Carney Volodymyr Zelensky

EU will propose that G7 further reduce price cap on Russian oil – Reuters Ukrainska Pravda16:44EU/Russia EU Russia

The European Commission will propose to lower the ceiling price for Russian oil to $50 UNN.ua15:55EU/Russia EU Russia

Armed Forces shuffling military between Edmonton and Calgary ahead of G7 Summit Vancouver Island Free Daily15:08G7 Summit Alberta Canada

Canadian Armed Forces moving several military vehicles between Edmonton and Calgary for 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit Edmonton Sun21:15G7 Summit Alberta Canada

Albertans preparing for the ‘stress’ and ‘opportunity’ of hosting G7 summit Global News23:51Calgary Canada Alberta Business

Japan's finance minister wants to discuss forex with Bessent at G7 The Straits Times02:25US/Japan Scott Bessent Japan

Japan finance chief seeks more currency talks with US at G7 meeting The Mainichi06:09US/Japan Scott Bessent Japan

G20

G20 imagines Viola Davis as the black woman President we d... Refinery2921:51
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa champions African-Led growth at Africa CEO forum Eurasia Review01:10
Trump says he won't attend G20 meeting unless SA fixes 'genocide' of white Afrikaners Eyewitness News07:40
UAE Gender Balance Council showcases national achievements at G20 Women's Empowerment Working… AniNews.in22:26
South Africa ready to host G20 Leaders' Summit, says foreign minister CGTN18:04

Human Rights Council

Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights situation to member and observer states of the United Nations Human Rights Council Human Rights Watch09:06UN Civil Liberties & Rights Bahraini Politics

Turkey faces wave of criticism over rule of law, freedom of expression at UN rights review Turkish Minute16:13UN World Conflicts Civil Liberties & Rights

Workshop discusses Oman’s fourth national report on human rights Times of Oman12:07Civil Liberties & Rights Omani Politics Oman

UN role can spur rights push Bangkok Post23:04UN LGBTQ+ Thailand

Conasadh condemns Morocco’s nomination for the Mandela Prize as an insult to his liberation legacy Sahara Press Service22:03UN Moroccan Politics Western Sahara

International Atomic Energy Agency

India and Pakistan trade accusations of nuclear weapons mismanagement Al Jazeera15:53Pakistan India India/Pakistan

'Beggars with bombs': Defence minister Rajnath Singh seeks IAEA oversight on 'rogue nation'… The Times of India12:59Pakistan India India/Pakistan

Pakistan seeks IAEA probe into nuclear material theft in India Dawn03:43Nuclear Weapons India Energy and Utilities

Rajnath seeks IAEA oversight of Pakistan’s nukes, Islamabad hits back with theft claims The Telegraph, Calcutta00:41Nuclear Weapons India Energy and Utilities

Iran reaffirms transparency of its nuclear program IRNA08:56Nuclear Energy Iran Alternative Energy

Iran denies covert nuclear activities, insists program remains peaceful Trend News Agency10:52Nuclear Energy Iran Alternative Energy

As Rajnath Singh calls for supervising Pakistan's nuke weapons, IAEA says no radiation leak… AniNews.in09:58Radiation Pakistan India

Radiation leak in Pakistan's Kirana Hills? Nuke watchdog clears air NewsBytes10:24Radiation Pakistan India

India calls for IAEA oversight of Pakistan"s nuclear weapons GMA News18:21Pakistan India/Pakistan India

India says Pakistan nuclear arsenal should be under UN surveillance Channel NewsAsia16:49Pakistan India/Pakistan India

International Court of Justice

France sues Iran at ICJ for holding two French nationals hostage Jurist20:38France/Iran Iran France

France to file ICJ complaint against Iran over detained citizens Anadolu Agency11:08France/Iran Iran France

ICJ rejects Sudan's ‘genocide’ case against UAE Middle East Monitor12:34Sudan Genocide UAE

ICJ dismisses Sudan genocide case against UAE over civil war implication Jurist11:19Sudan Genocide UAE

ICJ backs Equatorial Guinea in Gabon islands dispute Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:17Equatorial Guinea Gabon ICJ

ICJ sides with E.Guinea in spat with Gabon over oil-rich islands France 2415:37Equatorial Guinea Gabon ICJ

Sudan vows to fight on after ICJ dismisses genocide case against Emirates Radio Dabanga13:28Sudan UAE Global Issues

UAE not party to Sudanese armed conflict: UAE Co-Agent Gulf Today13:52Sudan UAE Global Issues

At ICJ, only US & Hungary back Israel starving Gaza Consortiumnews.com19:02Israel Gaza Israel/Palestine

US and Hungary stand alone at ICJ in favor of Israel’s blockade on Gaza Truthout21:28Israel Gaza Israel/Palestine

International Criminal Court

ICC deputy prosecutor Niang takes over Duterte case GMA News17:55ICC War Crimes Donald Trump

ICC prosecutor steps down until sexual misconduct probe ends BBC17:41ICC War Crimes Donald Trump

ICC prosecutor steps aside in the storm Justice Info10:06War Crimes UNSC UN

ICC renews call for Libya to hand over osama Najem as Dbeibeh dismisses top police official The Libya Observer11:35War Crimes UNSC UN

Duterte scores landslide win in local elections. But can he be mayor from The Hague? Yahoo! UK & Ireland02:10Rodrigo Duterte Philippines Netherlands

'Bring him home': Clamour grows as Duterte wins Philippines mayoral election from ICC jail The Peninsula19:15Rodrigo Duterte Philippines Netherlands

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan placed on leave amid sexual misconduct probe Jewish News16:58War Crimes Israel Middle East

ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe Fox News19:53War Crimes Israel Middle East

ICC prosecutor steps aside amid sexual misconduct investigation Jewish News Syndicate23:21War Crimes UN Israel

International Criminal Court prosecutor temporarily steps down amid sexual misconduct probe Just The News18:39War Crimes UN Israel

International Energy Agency

1 in 4 vehicles sold this year will be electric, IEA predicts The Hankyoreh09:40Energy and Utilities

Electric vehicle sales hit 20% milestone globally, driven by China and emerging markets Proactive Investors (Australia)02:50Energy and Utilities

International Energy Agency forecasts oil demand slowdown on rising supply Financial Mail15:36Oil Prices Energy and Utilities Oil & Gas

IEA forecasts slowdown in global oil demand growth for the rest of 2025 Channel NewsAsia09:52Oil Prices Energy and Utilities Oil & Gas

Iran’s oil return would be modest, even with a deal OilPrice.com19:00Iran Iranian Oil Asian Oil & Gas

Strong Chinese demand pushes global EV sales Radio New Zealand08:36China Energy and Utilities

Chinese EVs now almost as affordable as gasoline cars Forbes16:06China Energy and Utilities

Electric vehicles hit to oil use looks slightly milder, IEA says Luxembourg Times14:45Energy and Utilities

Interpol

Interpol rejects BiH court’s appeal over refusal to issue arrest warrant for Dodik Sarajevo Times14:36Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik

Police to record statements from Pamela Ling’s children in Singapore with Interpol’s help in kidnapping investigation Malay Mail01:59Singapore Hostages and Kidnappings Kuala Lumpur

Interpol launches human trafficking probe into tatarstan drone factory The Moscow Times12:43Human Trafficking (World) Arms Trade Global Issues

Interpol being misused by China to target dissidents and others, ICIJ investigation finds The Irish Times05:04China China Politics China Protests

Interpol’s help sought to record statement of Pamela Ling’s children in Singapore soon The Sun Daily14:17Singapore Hostages and Kidnappings Kuala Lumpur

ITUC

Workers and farmers are facing a dire crisis, says ITUC national president The Hindu18:18Farmers Protests Indian Politics India

Why we want collaboration with our governments — ITUC-Africa GS on union-government engagement Tribune Online01:37Africa Nigeria Politics

AI, digital intelligence endangering workers’ rights, say ITUC The Punch01:25Africa Heineken Beverages

The greatest threat to democracy in 80 years: Stop the billionaire coup International Trade Union Confederation15:14Trade Unions

Ukraine: ITUC demands dropping of charges against union leader amid attacks on workers’ rights International Trade Union Confederation15:28Ukrainian Politics Ukraine Trade Unions

Mercosur

EU Mercosur deal worries Luxembourg's farmers and environmental groups RTL Today10:30Luxembourg EU European Trade Zones

Call for MEPs to nail colours to the mast over Mercosur Agriland12:52South America European Trade Zones Rep. of Ireland

New German Chancellor wants EU-Mercosur deal expedited Mercopress10:29Emmanuel Macron Friedrich Merz EU

UAE-Mercosur deal expected this semester Brazil-Arab News Agency20:13Brazilian Economy Brazil UAE

Merz tells France Mercosur trade deal must be ratified 'quickly' France 2414:13Friedrich Merz European Trade Zones

NATO

Bucharest Mayor Dan's surprise presidential win spells relief for EU and NATO Radio Free Europe23:04Romania EU Eastern Europe

Centrist Dan defeats pro-Trump rival in Romanian presidential election i News05:46Romania EU Eastern Europe

Germany backs Trump’s NATO goal of 5% defense spending Armenpress14:30Military (World) Arms Trade Donald Trump

German foreign minister backs Trump's 5% NATO defense spending target Anadolu Agency15:45Military (World) Arms Trade Donald Trump

Experts: Estonia's failed shadow fleet tanker operation reveals shortcomings ERR11:44Russian Oil Baltic States Russia

NATO and Russia clash in Baltic Sea 'dog fight' as Polish jet tails SU-35 warplane and Estonian … MailOnline08:58Russian Oil Baltic States Russia

US to start talks with European allies on troop reduction later this year India Today19:51US Military News Military (World)

The US is preparing for negotiations on reducing the American contingent in Europe UNN.ua19:16US Military News Military (World)

NATO procurement officials face corruption probe OCCRP19:29Global Corruption Military (World) Global Issues

NATO's procurement agency under investigation for alleged corruption linked to military… MailOnline11:12Global Corruption Military (World) Global Issues

OPCW

Day of the founding of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and Immunology Day: what else is… UNN.ua04:48Chemical Weapons

Match 2.0: A new ledger for nonproliferation Stimson Center14:30Chemical Weapons Nuclear Non-Proliferation Non-Proliferation Treaty

UK condemns Russian use of banned gas in Ukraine UK Defence Journal19:34Chemical Weapons Ministry of Defence Ukrainian Politics

OPCW team inspects chemical units in Bangladesh Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha15:38Bangladesh

Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations in Sri Lanka Open Society Foundations16:21 16-May-25

Soros’ Open Society Foundation pumped more than $700 million into Europe Brussels Signal10:42 15-May-25

OPEC+

OPEC+ did not lift production to kill the oil price, SEB says Rigzone10:44
Premium Iraqi oil: OPEC's 3rd most expensive Shafaq News08:47
OPEC+ gives up trying to boost prices. What’s next? OilPrice.com01:07
1Q25 Trend: US Producers Pivot on Market Uncertainty, Cut Capex and Rigs Hart Energy05:07
Iran’s oil return would be modest, even with a deal OilPrice.com19:00

OSCE

U.S., European lawmakers urge Portugal to bar GD officials from OSCE Parliamentary Assembly session Civil Georgia18:25Portuguese Politics Georgian Politics Southern Europe

US and European representatives called for "Georgian Dream" not to be allowed to attend the OSCE PA session in Porto UNN.ua17:21Portuguese Politics Georgian Politics Southern Europe

OSCE involvement in peace or post-war settlement not on agenda – Betsa Ukrinform02:29Ukraine

Kyiv seeking to involve OSCE in documenting crimes against Ukrainian POWs Ukrinform11:03Ukraine

Pashinyan’s misleading remarks raise fresh doubts about peace commitment AzerNews15:16Nikol Pashinyan Armenia/Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Populism instead of progress Pashinyan is dodging again Caliber.AZ07:32Nikol Pashinyan Armenia/Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Kazakhstan, OSCE set to boost cooperation in economic and environmental fields The Astana Times15:38Kazakhstan World Economic News Kazakh Politics

Russia is stalling for time and has returned to claims of “root causes of the conflict” – Britain in OSCE Freedom16:12Russian Politics

RCEP

Vietnamese staples showcased at RCEP Economic and Trade Expo in China Viet Nam News12:41China Chinese Economy World Economic News

Indonesia backs chile’s bid to join world’s largest trade deal RCEP Jakarta Globe09:52Chile South America Jakarta

Securing the relevance of Asia-Pacific cooperative frameworks amid tariff wars Jakarta Post02:54ASEAN Chinese Economy Japanese Economy

The impact of trump’s recent tariffs on Taiwan’s trade, investment, and economic prospects Taiwan Insight09:08Taiwan Microchips CPTPP

The impact of RCEP on labour markets in non-member economies: evidence from Taiwan, China Nature.com17:35Taiwan China Chinese Economy

Reporters Without Borders

Russian journalist who criticised Ukraine war escaped to France with NGO's help Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:57Journalism

'Russian prison is worse than death': Exfiltrated journalist speaks to France 24 France 2417:11Journalism

SLAPPs, Assange and the Trump effect: Fiona O'Brien of Reporters Without Borders on UK press freedom Journalism.co.uk16:19Journalism Press Freedom SLAPP

Russia is targeting Ukrainian hotels to discourage journalists, report says Stripes18:59Press Freedom Global Issues Russia

Between independence and survival. Economic pressure brings global press freedom to ‘unprecedented’ low in 2025, says… Meduza23:18Press Freedom Global Issues Russia

2025 Word Press Freedom Index: Sudan rates 156th out of 180 Radio Dabanga18:19Press Freedom Global Issues Sudan

Armenia climbs to 34th in 2025 World Press Freedom Index Public Radio of Armenia16:12Press Freedom Global Issues Sudan

DOJ says VOA can resume broadcasting: Reporters Without Borders RFI19:00Press Freedom Donald Trump US

Reporters Without Borders sounds alarm on US Press freedom under Trump Truthout19:11Press Freedom Donald Trump US

UNESCO

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could close amid city budget cuts Archinect13:50Frank Lloyd Wright Karen Bass Architecture

This Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building could soon lose its UNESCO World Heritage Site status—Here’s why Travel & Leisure Magazine11:43Frank Lloyd Wright Karen Bass Architecture

UNESCO presents Kazakhstan with certificate for betashar ceremony inclusion in heritage list The Astana Times09:42Kazakh Politics Kazakhstan Central Asia

Kazakh wedding tradition betaşar added to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List Interfax-Kazakhstan09:08Kazakh Politics Kazakhstan Central Asia

Azerbaijan, Türkiye deepen UNESCO cooperation in cultural, heritage areas PHOTO Caliber.AZ10:41Azerbaijan

Secretary-General of National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO visits Türkiye (PHOTO) Trend News Agency09:38Azerbaijan

Tipp's eco-heroes The Nenagh Guardian07:09Dublin Rep. of Ireland County Dublin

Tullamore College eco-heroes honoured at Young Environmentalist Awards The Offaly Independent11:20Dublin Rep. of Ireland County Dublin

Korea seeks host city for 2026 Unesco World Heritage Committee Session Korea JoongAng Daily04:27

71st anniversary of Ukraine's membership in UNESCO: how many Ukrainian sites are under the organization's enhanced… UNN.ua08:07

UNICEF

Africa: Following COVID-19 pandemic, Child Wellbeing rates in decline AllAfrica06:24Wellbeing Pandemics Covid

UNICEF: Western children took multiple hits to their wellbeing from COVID-19 UPI14:36Wellbeing Pandemics Covid

UNICEF: Israel killed 45 Palestinian children in Gaza in two days Yemen News Agency (Saba)21:03Israel Gaza World Conflicts

Situation in Gaza drastically deteriorates amid Israeli siege: UNICEF Anadolu Agency17:56Israel Gaza World Conflicts

Sam Thompson says how new Soccer Aid challenge has given him 'nightmares' The Mirror18:29Soccer Aid Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson to take on 260-mile ‘Match Ball Mission’ for Soccer Aid for UNICEF ITV15:25Soccer Aid Sam Thompson

Canada commits $10m to halt malnutrition in five northern states The Punch01:07Canada Nigeria Global Health

1in 5 youth in Canada face frequent bullying, UNICEF says CBC.ca14:24Canada Nigeria Global Health

Israel kills 45 children in Gaza in just two days: UNICEF Days of Palestine10:41Middle East Gaza UN

Gaza deadliest place for children: UNICEF Rising Kashmir04:07Middle East Gaza UN

United Nations

Journalists being forgotten on the frontline, warns injured war reporter Scoop20:37
Arab leaders at Baghdad Summit call for Gaza ceasefire, UN Iraqi News20:26
Who owns the body in a crisis? Between humanitarian aid and political ideology E-International Relations21:12
Cross-border shelling: Gandhi Global Family provides relief to affected families in Poonch Rising Kashmir21:05
Vote on major UN Agenda Reform Ideas PassBlue19:18

UNRWA

MKs demand stricter enforcement of laws banning UNRWA- six East Jerusalem UNRWA schools shut down Jerusalem Post14:49Israel Middle East UN

The Department of Justice’s long-awaited reckoning for UNRWA has arrived Foundation for Defense of Democracies14:39Israel Middle East UN

Iraq offers assistance to UNRWA Iraqi News14:04Baghdad Iraq Palestine

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani meets with UNRWA Commissioner-General Iraqi News Agency18:11Baghdad Iraq Palestine

90% of Gaza’s population forcibly displaced by Israeli war: UN Anadolu Agency13:34UN Gaza Israel

UN: 90 Pct of Gaza’s population displaced by Israeli offensive Bernama16:24UN Gaza Israel

UNRWA Commissioner: Israel kills 300 of our staff in Gaza Days of Palestine10:25Israel UN Middle East

UNRWA chief says over 300 staff members killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza Anadolu Agency18:47Israel UN Middle East

UNRWA makes urgent appeal for immediate end to Gaza siege Vatican News17:16Israel Middle East UN

Israeli strike hits UNRWA building in Gaza, 23 killed Albawaba17:51Israel Middle East UN

UN Security Council

Warring to be part of India’s diplomatic outreach after Operation Sindoor Hindustan Times02:47
India to meet UNSC 1267 sanctions panel after LeT backed TRF claims Pahalgam terror attack The Telegraph, Calcutta21:56
UN ambassadors tight-lipped about meeting with US Special Envoy Witkoff France 2416:37
Russia supports Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza Middle East Monitor15:57
The UN Security Council stresses the need to hold accountable those involved in the violence in … Libyan News Agency (LANA)16:34

WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks blasts Palantir for spying & Gaza massacre The Star, Kenya14:56 16-May-25
Wau Holland Stiftung keeps changing their explanation for this €1.7 million transfer Emma Best07:29 13-May-25
Cannes Festival Adds More Films, Including Eugene Jarecki’s Julian Assange Docu ‘The Six Billion Dollar Man,’ Bi Gan’s… Variety15:09 8-May-25
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange spotted in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral - did the two know… National World07:01 27-Apr-25
Julian Assange makes rare public appearance at Pope Francis’ funeral The Independent19:57 26-Apr-25

World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen forced to suspend food aid in Gaza due to Israeli supply blockade Days of Palestine09:03Gaza Food Security World Conflicts

World Central Kitchen says it has run out of food supplies in Gaza - as 'brutal' Israeli aid blockade continues LBC News21:00Gaza Israel World Conflicts

World Central Kitchen to pause Gaza operations over supply shortages CGTN03:26Israel Gaza Famine World Conflicts

World Central Kitchen halts work in Gaza as supplies run out The New Arab00:28Gaza Israel World Conflicts

World Central Kitchen closes soup kitchens across Gaza due to dwindling supplies NPR21:56Gaza Israel Gaza Famine

World Food Programme

Conflict, extreme weather worsening hunger in West and Central Africa, WFP warns Times LIVE10:20Africa World Conflicts DR Congo

UN warns over 52 million in West, Central Africa could face hunger between June and August Nairametrics09:04Africa World Conflicts DR Congo

Wheat-laden aid ship from Ukraine welcomed to Türkiye’s WFP distribution hub UkrAgroConsult06:10Ukraine UN Ukrainian Politics

Ship with Ukrainian grain arrives in Türkiye as part of UN humanitarian aid Interfax-Ukraine08:43Ukraine UN Ukrainian Politics

WFP: Risk of famine across all of Gaza Iraqi News Agency18:58World Conflicts Israel Global Issues

World Food Programme: Everyone in Gaza hungry Yemen News Agency (Saba)06:31World Conflicts Israel Global Issues

60,000 malnourished children in South Sudan at risk from aid cut, UN agencies warn Sudans Post10:19South Sudan Sudan Humanitarian Crisis UN

South Sudan clashes block aid to 60,000 malnourished children Times LIVE12:04South Sudan Sudan Humanitarian Crisis UN

John McCain’s widow makes $101 million plea after Trump cuts 2paragraphs21:51UN US US Senate

WFP warns of deaths from hunger as Israel persists in blocking aid Middle East Monitor16:04UN US US Senate

World Health Organization

WHO honours Nepal for ‘outstanding contribution’ to tobacco control The Kathmandu Post15:23
WHO nominates Prof. Mohamed Janabi as regional director for Africa Nairametrics08:52
Janabi nominated WHO African region director Peoples Gazette07:53
Africa: Tanzanian Professor janabi nominated for WHO Africa director AllAfrica06:24
WHO weighs priorities in new global health order after Trump unplugs funding Malay Mail09:19

World Meteorological Organization

Andrea, Jerry, Wendy: Here's what hurricanes will be named in 2025 Business Insider15:38Severe Weather Events

WMO announces names of storms and cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean Cuban News Agency00:17Severe Weather Events

Adapt or be undone: climate resistance from below VoxEurop.eu21:55Environment (World) Europe Severe Weather Events

The most recent climate status RealClimate.org20:48Environment (World) Europe Severe Weather Events

Warmest decade on record leaves trail of misery across Africa Daily Maverick20:58Environment (World) Africa

Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard World Meteorological Organization17:03Environment (World) Africa

Adaptation should protect male fertility The Standard22:08Heatwaves India Heatwave Reproductive Health

Belize advances toward inclusive, multi-hazard early warning systems UNISDR20:51Belize UN Central America

WMO supports the implementation of the Common Alerting Protocol and HydroSOS in Bangladesh World Meteorological Organization07:41Belize UN Central America