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Daily Wrap 10 December 2025

Afghanistan's crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls Afghanistan's worsening humanitarian crisis is being driven by the accelerating erosion of fundamental rights – especially for women and girls – alongside mass displacement, economic decline and shrinking aid, senior UN officials warned on Wednesday. Read more Human Rights Eastern DR Congo fighting kills scores, cuts food aid and drives mass displacement Intensifying fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 70 civilian lives, displaced over 200,000 people and cut thousands off from food assistance, prompting UN warnings of a rapidly expanding humanitarian emergency spilling across borders. Read more Peace and Security World News in Brief: Gaza winter storm, $7 billion UNICEF appeal, support for emergency response fund As another winter storm hits the Gaza Strip, low temperatures and rains are putting the lives of newborns and other vulnerable groups at risk, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said on Wednesday.  Read more Humanitarian Aid Global campaign reveals how human rights 'are the basis of our existence' To commemorate this year's Human Rights Day, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, invited members of the public to write in their most cherished values and everyday essentials.   Read more Human Rights Five climate trailblazers: UNEP'S 2025 Champions of the Earth Global temperatures rises are projected to surpass 1.5°C (2.7°F) within the next decade, underscoring the urgency of the climate crisis. Read more Climate and Environment UNESCO urges a modern rethink of the right to learn Despite major gains in access to schooling since 1960, widening inequalities driven by the climate crisis, conflicts and rapid technological change are leaving millions behind.  Read more Culture and Education Social media: Age-related bans won't keep kids safe, UNICEF warns A social media ban for children under 16 came into effect in Australia on Wednesday, marking a global first.  Read more Law and Crime Prevention 'We won't stop': Afghan women keep businesses alive despite sweeping rights abuses In Afghanistan, where sweeping restrictions have pushed most women out of public life, thousands are refusing to give up on work.  Read more Women Peace proves relative in Gaza with no let-up in deadly airstrikes In Gaza, as airstrikes, shelling and gunfire continued to kill and maim Palestinians, UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Wednesday rejected suggestions by the Israeli military that the so-called "Yellow Line" of concrete blocks it has erected inside the enclave represented a new border. Read more Peace and Security

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AUKUS Defense Ministers' Meeting Joint Statement

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUKUS Defense Ministers' Meeting Joint Statement Dec. 10, 2025 Today the Honorable Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, hosted the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. to reaffirm the shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership. In line with shared intent to move "full steam ahead" on AUKUS, the Principals recognized the work underway to deliver priority infrastructure and workforce uplift in support of an enhanced trilateral submarine industrial base.  Through the discussions today, the three Principals discussed ways to continue to strengthen AUKUS and reiterated their shared commitment to inject pace and focus on delivery to ensure the long-term success of the AUKUS partnership. The Principals recognized the critical importance of submarine cooperation under AUKUS Pillar I to ensure a robust deterrent. Additionally, they recognized the importance of advanced capabilities development under AUKUS Pillar II and discussed opportunities to further accelerate delivery of such projects, with particular focus on near-term warfighting objectives.

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Today in DOW: Dec. 11, 2025

Today in DOW: Dec. 11, 2025 Open Press Events Secretary of War The secretary has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More > Deputy Secretary of War The deputy secretary has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More > Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff The chairman has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More > Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff The vice chairman has no public or media events on his schedule.   Read More > Additional Open Press Events   Read More > View All Postings   Contacts Additions and corrections for Today in DOW are invited and should be directed to the press desk by calling +1 (703) 697-5131 or +1 (703) 697-5132. For additional media information click here. Public Inquiries Contact us for more information, if you have questions or for technical support. Media Questions News media representatives with questions for the Department of War may reach our press desk by calling +1 (703) 697-5131. Duty Officer A public affairs duty officer is available 24 hours a day through +1 (703) 697-5131.

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