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World News in Brief: Cambodia human rights, Hormuz invasive species risk, IOM lauds 2025 progress Although Mr. Andrews was able to meet freely...

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UN reports deadly month for Ukrainian civilians as Russian attacks intensify The latest Russian attacks mark an increasingly deadly escalation in the ongoing...

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Tate brothers’ US extradition case a ‘step towards accountability,’ says independent expert 5 August 2026 Human Rights An independent UN human rights expert...

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Afghanistan hunger crisis intensifies as millions left without food aid Key points 14 million Afghans face acute hunger, with only one in nine...

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Strait of Hormuz disruption hits energy, fertilizer and industrial trade

Strait of Hormuz disruption hits energy, fertilizer and industrial trade Exports of natural gas dropped by a staggering 95 per cent.   The finding comes...