Published on: 2026-07-14
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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July 14, 2026 United Nations
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: as a result of new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz area, at least two sailors have died, the monthly number of civilian casualties in Ukraine has reached its highest level since April 2022, nearly two thousand Ebola cases have been confirmed in the DRC, the Secretary-General begins a visit to China.
Conflict in the Middle East
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) condemned new attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz area, which resulted in the deaths of at least two sailors. The UN agency stated that it continues to engage with all parties in the region. According to the organization, the conflict has sharply escalated in recent days, leading to the collapse of the fragile ceasefire established under the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. The IMO called on all parties to exercise restraint, prevent further escalation, and return to dialogue.
Victims among the residents of Ukraine
In June 2026, the number of dead and injured among the civilian population of Ukraine rose again, reaching the highest level since April 2022. According to the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, at least 293 civilians died during the month, and another 1,990 were wounded. The report notes that after a sharp increase in casualties in May, the situation continued to worsen. Compared to the previous month, the number of dead and injured increased by another 10 percent, and compared to June of last year — by 37 percent.
Ebola Outbreak
The spread of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached record levels, with most new cases occurring from “unknown chains of transmission.” This was warned on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of July 11, nearly two thousand confirmed cases and over 700 deaths have been recorded across five provinces. This makes the current outbreak the third largest in modern history. WHO estimates indicate that its actual scale may be “at least two to four times” greater than the reported figures.
The Secretary General’s visit to China
On Wednesday, the UN Secretary-General begins a visit to China, where he has a series of official events planned. During the trip, António Guterres will visit a nature conservation complex, and also meet with participants of UN programs and local partners. The Secretary-General will take part in the opening ceremony of the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Shanghai. In addition, he will speak at the opening of the meteorological forum, which will be held as part of the World Conference.
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