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
UN chief welcomes extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire (2026-05-16 19:06 UTC)
Kurz: ‘The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities, which followed talks between Israel and Lebanon facilitated by the United States,’ press office says
London on edge as Tommy Robinson backers and pro-Palestinian marchers rally (2026-05-16 16:47 UTC)
Kurz: Tens of thousands of people joined rival London marches for Tommy Robinson and Palestine, as 4,000 officers used strict routes to avoid clashes and keep order.
Sudan hunger crisis deepens as UN warns millions face acute food shortages (2026-05-15 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Nearly 20 million people across Sudan are facing acute hunger and more than 800,000 children risk severe malnutrition this year, UN agencies warned on Friday, as civil war, mass displacement and collapsing food and health systems deepen one of the world’s worst humanitarian crise…
As war displaces millions in DR Congo, new schools offer children hope beyond violence (2026-05-15 12:00 UTC)
Kurz: Ten-year-old Shadrac Anyazaka does not hesitate when asked about his future. “After finishing my studies, I would like to become President of the Republic one day,” he tells visitors to his school in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
At UN, India flags concerns over targeting of vessels in Strait of Hormuz (2026-05-17 05:21 UTC)
Kurz: Mr. Harish’s remarks at a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows came days after an India-flagged commercial vessel came under attack off the coast of Oman