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One million women lose access to aid due to funding cuts: UN Women

Nearly nine in 10 women’s organisations can no longer meet the needs on the ground, according to the UN Women report.
Nearly nine in 10 women’s organisations can no longer meet the needs on the ground, according to the UN Women report.

Intense sand and dust storms struck China, US in 2025: UN

The UN’s weather and climate agency said these episodes affected public health and the environment, and disrupted transport and economic activity.
The UN’s weather and climate agency said these episodes affected public health and the environment, and disrupted transport and economic activity.

Humanitarians look to put the AI in aid

At the AI for Good summit in Geneva this week, a handful of humanitarian-focused displays emphasised AI’s positive potential.
At the AI for Good summit in Geneva this week, a handful of humanitarian-focused displays emphasised AI’s positive potential.

DRC Ebola outbreak is ‘fastest-growing ever’ as 600 die

The ebola outbreak there has a case fatality rate of 34 per cent.
The ebola outbreak there has a case fatality rate of 34 per cent.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 10, 2026

FILE PHOTO: Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

UN agency says Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine in June

Residents in a destroyed apartment following a Russian airstrike in a residential area of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. US President Donald Trump said he will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, sending another signal of his shifting approach toward Russia’s war — and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg
Residents in a destroyed apartment following a Russian airstrike in a residential area of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. US President Donald Trump said he will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, sending another signal of his shifting approach toward Russia’s war — and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photographer: Andrew Kravchenko/Bloomberg

UN launches appeal for $388 million in Venezuela quake relief

Firefighters and rescue workers operate amid the rubble of collapsed buildings in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on July 8.
Firefighters and rescue workers operate amid the rubble of collapsed buildings in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on July 8.

AI boom drives intangible investment to record level: UN

WIPO estimates that AI’s lasting impact stems primarily from investments in software, data, research and development, and corporate reorganisation.
WIPO estimates that AI’s lasting impact stems primarily from investments in software, data, research and development, and corporate reorganisation.

At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘ruthless’ US blockade

Cuban Foreign Minster Bruno Rodriguez denounced the “ruthless” US embargo against the communist island.
Cuban Foreign Minster Bruno Rodriguez denounced the “ruthless” US embargo against the communist island.

Misinformation inciting harm to refugees: UN

UNHCR is taking part in the AI for Good Global Summit, arguing that displacement crises are often twinned with “information crises”.
UNHCR is taking part in the AI for Good Global Summit, arguing that displacement crises are often twinned with “information crises”.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.