Published on: 2026-07-28
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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July 28, 2026 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: The UN Security Council convened a meeting on the Middle East, amid wildfires in Europe the UN calls on the international community to switch to renewable energy sources as soon as possible, the WHO aims to ensure universal access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatitis, the Refugee Status Conventions marks its 75th anniversary.
Escalation of violence in the West Bank
The situation in the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating – this was warned by the Deputy Special Coordinator of the UN for the Middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Alakbarov, speaking on Tuesday at a meeting of the Security Council. According to him, the past few days have been marked by a sharp increase in violence, creating a threat of a wider regional escalation. Alakbarov emphasized that the implementation of Trump’s plan to end the conflict in Gaza remains a key condition for stabilization.
Forest fires in Europe
Against the backdrop of widespread forest fires in France and Spain, the Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Simon Stiell, urged the global community to abandon the use of coal, oil, and gas as soon as possible, transition to renewable energy sources, and protect the populations of countries and regions where the effects of global warming are felt most acutely. Stiell also noted that temperatures in North Africa are approaching a record high of 49 degrees Celsius.
World Hepatitis Day
Today, approximately 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B and C. In 2024 alone, over one million people have died from these diseases. This was reminded by the World Health Organization on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, which is observed on July 28. Experts emphasize that the necessary means for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment already exist and call for universal access to them.
Global campaign to protect refugees
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, the UN announced the launch of a new global campaign. The UN Refugee Agency calls on the international community to help protect those forced to flee their homes to escape war, violence, or persecution. Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Ben Stiller, Malala Yousafzai, and other prominent figures have joined the initiative.
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