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[Abdirisak Turyare @Tuuryare_Africa]

UPDATE: The U.S. says it will end support for the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia when its mandate expires in December 2026, citing Somalia’s failure to make enough progress against Al-Shabab group and take over security responsibilities.

[Daniel Forti @FortiD]

“For decades American diplomats have urged the UN to go on a diet ... the Trump Administration is testing whether a starvation diet will get the fastest and most dramatic results.”

I spoke with @CDNAffairs about the state of the UN:

https://t.co/TMgo8ACR6Z

[Kenneth Roth @KenRoth]

There is one UN organization that Trump likes -- the International Organization for Migration, or IOM, which is helping with his deportations. https://t.co/q84CzImhnl

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

The response to the aftermath of Russia’s attack is still ongoing in Kyiv: first responders are clearing the rubble, searching for people, and providing assistance. Damage has been reported at more than 20 sites across the city, most of them ordinary residential buildings. There was also damage to an ambulance station, a research institute, a hotel, and businesses.

As of now, we know that, tragically, 13 people were killed in this Russian strike. My condolences to their families and loved ones. More than 90 others were injured. Everyone who needs help is receiving all necessary assistance. Five people were wounded in the Kharkiv region, including a child, and two more in the Kyiv region, where civilian infrastructure was also targeted. Overnight, Russia also struck the Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Cherkasy regions.

In total, Russia launched more than 70 missiles of various types against Ukraine overnight, nearly half of them ballistic missiles, along with almost 500 attack drones, including jet-powered “shaheds.” The main strike was directed at Kyiv. Our air defenders managed to shoot down a significant number of the incoming targets, but not all of them.

Air defense supplies for Ukraine are an absolute and critical priority. Contributions to the PURL program remain essential – they directly help save lives. Every bilateral agreement we reach with our partners on air defense truly makes a difference. I am grateful to every leader who is helping.

It is especially important that we move forward with implementing our agreements on the production of anti-ballistic capabilities. We also very much count on a decision by the United States regarding licenses for Patriots and other forms of cooperation. These are the kinds of steps that can stop this war and prevent attacks like this. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine, with our people, and with our efforts to protect life.

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María Fernanda Espinosa Faces the General Assembly https://t.co/ffd4T2M5EL

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Zenon Mukongo, Congo's UN envoy, told reporters that his SecCouncil presidency will hold a July 22 debate on "governance" of natural resources
Confirmed that Nickolay Mladenov of Trump's Board of Peace to brief on ME on July 28
Didn't divulge details on SecGen selection process this month [took DRC's World Cup loss in stride]

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The request re Mladenov was made by US, per a diplomat

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Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett Faces the General Assembly https://t.co/s36WnDhnqR

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@Matt_Ros listen to what the spox says

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‘We’ve Prevented a Crash,’ Says UN Controller About the Organization’s Cash Woes https://t.co/QcNtMsAJJ4

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Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett Faces the General Assembly https://t.co/s36WnDhnqR

[The Pundit @pundit_2026]

Two sources at the United Nations said that the United Arab Emirates promotes its former UN ambassador, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, as a candidate for the post of United Nations Secretary-General.

More details on THE PUNDIT.

https://t.co/hO1jLVuTs5

[Kate Foster @KFosterFCDO]

Honoured and excited to start my new role as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the @UN at @UKUN_NewYork.

Looking forward to working with partners from across the world to tackle conflict, protect human rights, and promote development.

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The request re Mladenov was made by US, per a diplomat

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Zenon Mukongo, Congo's UN envoy, told reporters that his SecCouncil presidency will hold a July 22 debate on "governance" of natural resources
Confirmed that Nickolay Mladenov of Trump's Board of Peace to brief on ME on July 28
Didn't divulge details on SecGen selection process this month [took DRC's World Cup loss in stride]

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Zenon Mukongo, Congo's UN envoy, told reporters that his SecCouncil presidency will hold a July 22 debate on "governance" of natural resources
Confirmed that Nickolay Mladenov of Trump's Board of Peace to brief on ME on July 28
Didn't divulge details on SecGen selection process this month [took DRC's World Cup loss in stride]

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The ‘Kafkaesque’ financial situation the UN has contended with for decades is temporarily lifted, meaning the cash crisis is somewhat alleviated: SecGen Guterres

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New UN report by independent intl scientific panel on AI: we can no longer say we didn’t know: @mariaressa
Power is concentrating on AI
Pace is not slowing
Control challenges

[@JoannaMMeyer @JoannaMMeyer]

@USAmbUN @SebGorka Participating in and funding the #UN and organizations like #USAID and the other organizations that the U.S. removed itself from, work to decrease terrorism. Also, allies are good to have. @pass_blue #CTED

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New UN report by independent intl scientific panel on AI: we can no longer say we didn’t know: @mariaressa
Power is concentrating on AI
Pace is not slowing
Control challenges