War-driven energy price spikes highlight value of renewables: UN climate chief (2026-03-16 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The disruption of global energy supplies is being felt worldwide, the UN’s top climate change official warned on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East drives oil and gas prices sharply higher – echoing the market turmoil triggered by the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine, Russia to pore over memoranda exchanged at talks — Foreign Ministry (2025-06-04 11:21 UTC)
Kurz: “As agreed on May 16, the Russian side handed over to the Ukrainian delegation a detailed two-part memorandum outlining its position on ways to achieve long-term peace and a possible full-fledged ceasefire,” Maria Zakharova said
Trump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage (2026-03-16 06:27 UTC)
Kurz: Donald Trump has suggested US media organizations are spreading what he described as AI-generated Iranian disinformation about the war Read Full Article at RT.com
AI fakes about Iran-U.S. war swirl on X despite policy crackdown (2026-03-16 03:59 UTC)
Kurz: Even if X’s demonetisation policy were strictly enforced, a vast number of X users peddling AI content are not part of the revenue sharing programme, researchers say
Middle East crisis: UN health agency releases emergency funds for Lebanon, Iraq, Syria (2026-03-15 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing another $2 million in emergency funds to support health systems in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as strikes against Iran by the US and Israeli continue amid counterstrikes across the Gulf and wider region by Tehran.
Closure of Hormuz could have ‘immense impact’ on humanitarian operations, UN Relief Chief warns (2026-03-13 20:26 UTC)
Kurz: Closure of Hormuz could have ‘immense impact’ on humanitarian operations, UN Relief Chief warns TCD_042025_WFP_041A7040_Asma_Achahboun.jpg Jaspreet Kindra 13 Mar. 2026 8.26 p.m. Statement by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coord…