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World youth unemployment rate rose in 2025: UN

High youth unemployment and a lack of economic opportunity are central drivers of recent youth-led protests in India.

2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO

The Taliban administration - recognised solely by Russia - has imposed a series of restrictions on women that the United Nations has characterised as “gender apartheid”.

US human rights groups sue Trump over anti-ICC push

The US President in 2025 issued an executive order authorising sanctions on prosecutors, judges and others working with the court for pursuing cases against officials from the US and its ally Israel.

Myanmar escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe

The IIMM report said aerial attacks had targeted homes, schools, medical facilities, religious buildings and camps for internally displaced persons.

Ukrainian prisoners recount torture, sexual abuse while in Russian detention

Ukraine’s Chargé d’Affaires Volodymyr Pavlichenko called for greater international pressure and accountability for Russia’s treatment of prisoners.

Houthis strike Marib again as UN envoy warns that Yemen risks being drawn into wider conflict

Yemen’s army said early on Aug 8 it had responded against Houthi forces on several fronts along the lines of contact.

World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh: UN agency

Wars and El Nino have created a perfect storm of higher costs and lower crop yields.

UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths

Kyiv has been firing record numbers of drones at Russia, while Moscow has been launching all-time high missile attacks.

World faces fresh food price surge, UN agency warns

Wars in Iran and Ukraine along with El Nino are creating a perfect storm of higher costs and lower crop yields.

Denmark targets Aug 21 for second Security Council UN chief poll

Portugal’s Antonio Guterres steps down as head of the world body at the end of 2026 after two five-year terms.

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