Mexican journalist finds 3 percent conviction rate in military cases
Zorayda Gallegos tracked more than 520 women who reported sexual offences in Mexico’s armed forces over 12 years.
World
Foreign affairs and global events that affect the United States.
This week Grok covers World.
United Nations ends Western Sahara peacekeeping mission after mandate expires
The mandate for the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara expired at midnight on Saturday.
Nations agree to Yerevan Pathway at COP17 to speed up action for nature
Countries at the UN Biodiversity Conference agreed on the Yerevan Pathway to speed up nature conservation.
UN rights chief demands investigation into staffer death in Houthi custody
United Nations staff member Mohammad el Shami died after being held by Houthi authorities since June 6, 2024.
Canadian foreign minister to attend G20 and Commonwealth meetings
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand will travel to Atlanta for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Canadian and Indian foreign ministers meet alongside G20 gathering
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand met with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Atlanta.
UK expresses disappointment after Russia vetoes UN Western Sahara draft resolution
Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council draft resolution regarding Western Sahara.
UK urges solution based on US draft for Western Sahara
The UN Security Council failed to adopt two draft resolutions on Western Sahara.
North Korea experiences unprecedented isolation amid technological and legal changes
The UN reports North Korea is building factories and rolling out smartphones.
UN says Oleshky ceasefire offers hope as aid vehicles face attacks
A temporary ceasefire in Oleshky is scheduled to end on the evening of Nov. 1.
UN agencies say annual ecosystem restoration funding must reach $296 billion
United Nations agencies published a report stating global ecosystem restoration funding must increase from $64 billion to $296 billion annually.
Neuroscientist David Rock warns artificial intelligence could erode human judgment
Neuroscientist David Rock warned that outsourcing analysis and decision-making to artificial intelligence could erode human judgment.
Russian drone strike kills 13 at Ukrainian railway station
A Russian drone attack on the main railway station in Dnipro killed at least 13 civilians and injured 10 others.
UN reports 66.5 million domestic workers lack formal job protections
An estimated 66.5 million domestic workers globally lacked formal job protections in 2025.
U.S. Geological Survey reports 6.4 magnitude earthquake southeast of Easter Island
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 6.4 magnitude earthquake southeast of Easter Island.
UN World Food Programme chief says conflict drives global hunger
Luke Lindberg, the new head of the UN World Food Programme, held his first press conference on Wednesday.
General Assembly passes resolution to end Cuba embargo with 130 votes
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for an end to the U.S. embargo on Cuba with 130 votes in favor.
UN human rights chief urges civilian protection in global conflicts
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk called for greater respect for international law regarding civilians in conflict zones.
United Nations Security Council debates security for women in conflict
The United Nations Security Council meets Tuesday to debate the best way to improve security for women caught up in conflict.
WHO urges continued efforts as DR Congo Ebola cases surpass 10,000
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached 10,141, with nearly 5,000 deaths.