Peace News https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html World News in Brief: Aid for Ukraine, drone attacks in Sudan, DR Congo deaths, neurological disorders in the Americas Nicaragua continues to weaken political freedoms, UN warns Deadly Afghanistan floods kill at least 26 as aid agencies race to reach survivors Security Council LIVE: Can critical minerals fuel peace and prosperity instead of conflict? From lithium to nickel: How the UN is helping countries make the most of critical minerals Allegations of harms at China-backed transition minerals projects rise Energy transition policymaking must evolve to fit an age of rupture Extreme heat costing India’s poorest workers 2% of GDP, survey finds Russia: Draft law imposing sweeping restrictions on government critics abroad weaponizes punishment to silence dissent Afghanistan/Pakistan: Deadly Pakistan air strikes on Kabul drug rehab centre should be investigated as possible war crime – new investigation Egypt: Release dozens detained over Gen Z online group calling for political change Europe/IOPT: EU states allowing sale of Israel Bonds in Europe risk complicity in ongoing genocide in Gaza Mozambique: Authorities must immediately open investigation into summary execution of Narciso Castigo Sambo How India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ movement challenges Modi China narrows AI gap, challenges US influence Jordan faces growing risk of becoming latest frontline state in US-Iran conflict ‘Business as usual is a business of death’: UN adopts road safety pledge over US objection World News in Brief: Sexual violence in DR Congo, deaths in Ukraine and Russia, crime in Southeast Asia Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify amid surge of West Bank settler violence Critical minerals: The hidden resources powering the clean energy future Guterres calls for stepping up diplomatic efforts to end US-Iran conflict Global hunger declines again but progress remains uneven across regions UN refugee agency reports 144 migrants dead or missing off Mauritanian coast Security Council LIVE: Spotlight on Syria as Guterres heads to Damascus DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization From the General Assembly to Harlem: Mandela’s call to action endures Health response brings lifesaving care closer to thousands in Yemen Top maritime court rejects bid to halt UN deep-sea mining inquiry Flood deaths in West African cities raise fraught issue of slum evictions India: Crackdown on peaceful protesters in New Delhi raises serious human rights concerns Ecuador / USA: The role of the United States in the attack on an Ecuadorian vessel must be investigated Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea Guterres to visit Cyprus as UN seeks to revive peace talks Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine AliExpress hit with record EU fine Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life without parole in US prison Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses Ukraine: UN condemns overnight attack on Kyiv Middle East: Civilians again under fire as US-Iran strikes continue LIVE: Haiti endures violence and hunger, but hopes grow for a more secure future Moon Day focuses growing concerns around space junk Moon Day focuses growing concerns around space junk and sustainability China firm seeks damages over state control of British Steel EU ban on destroying unsold clothes takes effect Fact check: Spotting AI-generated ‘historical’ images Spain: Emergency crews battle wildfire north of Madrid Algeria seeks larger EU energy role amid regional tensions Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty A former Ferrari boss has a blunt message: Your commute is more dangerous than his old job ‘I consider it a miracle’: Pregnant woman pulled from post-quake rubble in Venezuela