Published on: 2026-07-10
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July 10, 2026 United Nations
Top news of the day at the UN and worldwide: The Security Council discussed the Iranian nuclear program, cholera is spreading in Sudan, the UN calls for increased investment in education, the UN is helping South Sudan prepare for drought.
Iranian nuclear program
The UN Security Council discussed the implementation of Resolution 2231, which in 2015 approved the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear program. The meeting took place against the backdrop of a new escalation of tensions in the Middle East. According to Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs, after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported a significant deterioration in its situational awareness. At the same time, DiCarlo noted that the stakeholders still confirm that a settlement must be reached through diplomatic means.
Cholera in Sudan
A new cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan has already claimed over 100 lives, raising concerns about the fate of vulnerable communities, including in besieged El-Obeid, where daily drone attacks hinder access to humanitarian aid. At a briefing for journalists in Geneva, a representative of the World Health Organization in Sudan reported more than 1,330 confirmed cases of the disease. He reminded that cholera can be prevented but can be fatal if timely assistance is not provided. The rainy season is likely to significantly worsen the outbreak.
Investment in education
Four years after the historic UNESCO Transforming Education Summit, UNESCO is once again bringing together leaders from around the world to find solutions to overcome the global financing crisis. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spoke at the opening of the forum in Paris, emphasizing that education remains a crucial factor for sustainable development, peace, and empowerment. According to new UNESCO data, international aid for education from 2023 to 2027 could decrease by 30 percent, with 113 countries spending more on debt servicing than on educating children.
Aid to South Sudan
The authorities of South Sudan and the World Food Programme (WFP) have for the first time in the country’s history launched a drought early response plan that will allow assistance to more than 65,000 people even before the crisis fully unfolds. As part of the plan, the WFP has already begun providing cash assistance to families and disseminating warnings about the impending drought. This will enable residents to prepare in advance for adverse conditions and reduce the risk of further worsening food insecurity.
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