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Daily Wrap 31 July 2025

Gaza Strip: Humanitarians warn of worsening famine conditions, attacks on civilians Famine conditions are tightening their grip on the Gaza Strip, as the latest UN humanitarian update warns of soaring malnutrition-related deaths, relentless civilian attacks, and mounting obstacles to aid access amid deepening crisis.  Read more Peace and Security Once-in-a-decade push for the 'locked out': Global leaders set for landmark UN conference in Turkmenistan In early August, Heads of State, ministers, investors and grassroots leaders will gather in Awaza on Turkmenistan's Caspian coast for once-in-a-decade UN conference aiming to rewire the global system in support of 32 landlocked developing countries whose economies are often "locked out" of opportunity due to their lack of access to the sea. Read more Economic Development In Myanmar, conflict and floods collide as UN warns of deepening crisis As Myanmar reels from deadly floods, renewed fighting and widespread displacement, the United Nations warned on Thursday that urgent humanitarian needs are going unmet due to escalating violence and blocked access. Read more Peace and Security World News in Brief: First UN mission to Syria's Sweida, fresh displacement in Haiti, new lightning record The first UN inter-agency mission to embattled Sweida governorate in Syria arrived there on Thursday, UN aid coordination office OCHA has reported.  Read more Humanitarian Aid Trade measures critical to ending plastic pollution Trade must be part of the solution to end plastic pollution – a global problem which disproportionately affects developing countries. Read more Climate and Environment 'Delivering better': New ECOSOC president emphasises climate action, food security The Ambassador of Nepal to the United Nations, Lok Bahadur Thapa, was on Thursday elected president of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at what he called a "historic moment" for his country and its enduring commitment to multilateralism.   Read more UN Affairs Angola protests: UN urges restraint, investigations into deaths What began as protests against fuel price hikes in Angola have escalated into deadly unrest across the country, with at least 22 people killed and more than 1,000 detained, prompting calls from the UN for restraint and urgent investigations into possible rights violations by security forces. Read more Human Rights Russian attack on Ukrainian capital kills at least 11 civilians At least 11 civilians were killed and over 130 injured in Russian strikes overnight in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country, HRMMU, reported on Thursday.  Read more Peace and Security SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Meeting on the situation in Ukraine The UN Security Council met on Thursday morning to discuss threats to international peace and security, with a focus on the situation in Ukraine. The meeting was requested by Russia. Follow our live updates as UN News, in coordination with UN Meetings Coverage, brings you key highlights and takeaways from today's session. UN News app users can follow the coverage here. Read more Peace and Security On brink of famine, Gazans forced to scour dirt for food In Gaza, UN aid teams continued their efforts on Thursday to help people of the war-shattered enclave by retrieving urgently needed fuel and other supplies from the Kerem Shalom crossing in the south of the Strip. Read more Peace and Security

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Readout of the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Joint Planning Committee

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Readout of the U.S.-Saudi Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC) July 30, 2025 Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell provided the following readout: The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held the 9th Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC), a key forum for the bilateral defense relationship, on July 29-30, 2025, at the Pentagon. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby led the U.S. delegation. The Assistant Minister of Defense His Excellency Dr. Khalid Biyari led the Saudi delegation. Under Secretary Colby expressed appreciation for the Kingdom's leadership, underlined the Department's commitment to strengthening the bilateral defense partnership under President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's leadership, and encouraged rapid progress in implementing the $142 billion Memoranda of Intent signed by Secretary Hegseth during President Trump's May 2025 visit to Riyadh. Both leaders recognized U.S.-Saudi defense cooperation as a force multiplier for regional security, and reviewed opportunities to deepen cooperation. The delegations exchanged views on a range of national defense priorities and regional security challenges. Both delegations expressed sustained and steadfast support for the longstanding U.S.-Saudi partnership. Under Secretary Colby also welcomed Saudi efforts to strengthen its self-defense capacities and to make greater contributions toward achieving shared regional objectives.

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