Published on: 2026-05-19
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: a meeting on Ukraine was held at the Security Council, the Secretary-General condemned the attack on a mosque in San Diego, Ebola virus is spreading in the DRC, the UN predicts a slowdown in the growth rate of the world economy.
UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
The war on the territory of Ukraine is becoming “more and more deadly” with each passing day, it was announcedat the briefing in the Security CouncilKaeko Goto, Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division of the UN Department of Political Affairs. She reported an increase in the number of casualties among the civilian population of the country. According to her, last week saw one of the largest air attacks since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. She also noted that Ukrainian strikes on Russia are causing casualties among the civilian population and damage to civilian infrastructure.
Attack on a mosque in the USA
UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterresstrongly condemns yesterday’s attack on a mosque in San Diego, California, in which three people were killed. Attacks on places of worship are called “particularly monstrous,” it is said in a statement released today by the press service of the UN chief. Guterres stated the necessity to counter hatred and intolerance in all manifestations. The Secretary-General expressed sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and emphasized his solidarity with the Muslim community, calling for an investigation into the attack.
Ebola Outbreak
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)Ebola virus spreads rapidly. Medics are trying to contain the spread of the infection, however, a vaccine against this strain may become available only in two months. This is reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to WHO data, more than 500 cases of the disease have been registered in the country, including 130 deaths, presumably linked to the virus. At the international level, possible vaccines and treatment methods that could help in the fight against the outbreak are currently being discussed.
Global economy
Crisis in the Middle East causeda powerful blow to the global economy, causing a slowdown in growth rates, accelerating inflation, and increasing levels of uncertainty. This is stated in a report published on Tuesday by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. According to forecasts, the growth of global GDP in 2026 will be 2.5 percent, which is 0.2 percent lower than the January estimates and significantly below pre-pandemic indicators. The revision of the forecast downward indicates a further weakening and a lack of a contained outlook for the global economy.
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