Published on: 2026-07-08
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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July 7, 2026 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: nearly half of the tasks set within the Sustainable Development Goals are progressing too slowly, the death toll from Ebola fever in the DRC has exceeded 500, the General Assembly discussed US sanctions against Cuba, and the fifth Summit of Police Chiefs is opening at the UN.
Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2015, when the Sustainable Development Agenda was adopted, billions of people have gained access to clean water, electricity, medical care, and the internet. However, without urgent additional efforts, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will not be achieved by 2030. This is stated in the new edition of the UN’s annual report. Only 36 percent of the target indicators, for which data is available, are on track or show moderate progress. Nearly half of the tasks are being implemented too slowly, and for 15 percent of them, the situation has even worsened compared to the 2015 level.
Ebola Outbreak
Ebola fever, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, continues to spread in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the true scale of the outbreak still unknown. This warning was issued on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of July 4, the country’s authorities have registered 1,561 confirmed cases of the disease, including 506 fatalities. Another 254 people have recovered. More than 10,000 people who had contact with the infected are under surveillance.
Situation in Cuba
At Cuba’s initiative, the UN General Assembly convened on Tuesday for a special session dedicated to U.S. sanctions against the island nation. Despite objections from the United States, arguing that the General Assembly had already discussed this topic during the current session, the majority of member states supported holding the debate. Speaking at the session, Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla stated that the humanitarian consequences of the sanctions are intensifying, resulting in systematic violations of the rights of the entire Cuban people.
Police Chiefs Summit
Today, the fifth Summit of Police Chiefs opened at the UN headquarters in New York. Over two days, ministers, heads of national police services, and representatives of regional and international law enforcement organizations will discuss strengthening peace and security, as well as the role of national police and UN police units in responding to global challenges. As noted by the Organization, the summit aims to bolster support for nearly 4,500 UN police officers from 77 countries participating in peacekeeping operations, and to enhance the effectiveness of their work.
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