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Indonesia elected to lead UN Human Rights Council in 2026

The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council has elected an Indonesian diplomat as its President for 2026, marking the first time the country will lead the world’s principal human rights body.

Renewed fighting in Aleppo kills civilians, displaces thousands

At least five civilians have been killed and around 30 000 people displaced following renewed fighting in Aleppo, Syria, prompting urgent calls from the United Nations (UN) for de-escalation and a return to political dialogue.

Egypt expects remaining $4.67 billion in EU financial package by 2027

Egypt expects the remaining $4.66 billion of a previously announced 5 billion macro-financial assistance package from the European Union (EU) to be disbursed in three tranches by 2027, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Thursday.