India Prepares BRICS Summit as Iran Conflict Tests Group’s Unity
India is preparing to host BRICS leaders in New Delhi amid divisions over the Iran conflict, energy security and the…
Russian Strike Hits Kyiv Petrol Station and Injures Four
A Russian attack struck a petrol station in southwestern Kyiv, injuring four people and renewing concern over attacks on civilian…
IAEA Board Refers Iran Nuclear Compliance Dispute to UN Security Council
The IAEA Board of Governors has referred Iran’s nuclear compliance dispute to the UN Security Council, sharply raising diplomatic pressure…
Black Sea Attacks Renew Threat to Grain Exports and Food Security
Escalating attacks on Black Sea ports and vessels are threatening grain movements, maritime safety and food affordability in importing countries.
Global Food Prices Climb to Highest Level Since 2022
The FAO food-price index rose sharply in August as extreme weather, conflict and shipping disruption placed renewed pressure on essential…
UN Endorses Equal-Area World Map to Correct Africa’s Distorted Scale
A United Nations decision supporting an equal-area world map challenges the distortions of the familiar Mercator projection, particularly its diminished…
European Governments Advance Controversial Migrant Return-Hub Plan
Five European countries are developing plans for return centres outside the EU, raising significant legal and human-rights questions.
Myanmar’s Military Leader Visits Vietnam as Regional Isolation Continues
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Vietnam highlights Southeast Asia’s struggle to engage Myanmar’s military authorities without legitimising repression.
WHO Medical Warehouse Struck in Kyiv Region
An attack hit a WHO warehouse holding humanitarian medical supplies near Kyiv, adding to concern over the protection of health…
South African Civil Society Calls for Halt to Data Center Boom Amid Water, Land, and Energy Concerns
Geneva Policy Forum As South Africa consolidates its position as Africa’s dominant data hub, a growing coalition of civil society…
The « Supersized » El Niño of 2026–2027: Risks, Readiness, and the Imperative for Early Action
Geneva Policy Forum — Policy Brief Prepared for: Geneva Policy Forum Date: September 2026 Subject: The intensifying 2026–2027 El Niño…
The Caracas Concession: Inside the US-Venezuela Oil Deal Reshaping the Western Hemisphere’s Energy Map
Geneva Policy Forum — 2 September 2026 On Wednesday in Caracas, the United States and Venezuela signed an oil agreement…
Global Reaction and Consequences a documented account of the international response to the Gaza War
GLOBAL AFFAIRS · SPECIAL REPORTThe Israel-Hamas War:Global Reaction and ConsequencesA documented account of the international response to the Gaza War…
Four children killed as separate attacks in Gaza destroy aid supplies
28 August 2026 Peace and Security Israeli attacks killed four children and destroyed humanitarian aid supplies in what turned out…
Iran–Sudan Military Relations: From Estrangement to an Emerging Defense Partnership
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Paper · August 2026 Region: Horn of Africa & Red Sea · Classification: OSINT / Unclassified 1.…
900 obstacles and counting: West Bank families trapped as aid access shrinks
© UNFPA Palestine A woman and two children walk near the city of Jenin in the West Bank. 14 August…
Ukraine Says Eight Killed, At Least 39 Injured in Latest Wave of Russian Attacks
Ukraine : At least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured in a fresh wave of Russian attacks…
Ukraine’s Drones Torch Oil Refineries and Giant Warehouse Deep in Russia, Killing One
Ukraine has set fire to at least one oil refinery and warehouses belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries in…