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Gleb Desyatnikov will head the mine action and police portfolio in the UN Department of Peace Operations. He has worked in diplomacy for more than 35 years.
In 2025, levels of CO₂, methane, and nitrous oxide reached an all-time high. The UN warned that warming would intensify for centuries.
The UN Commission reported Russia’s war crimes against civilian objects and crimes against humanity. It also addressed human trafficking.
In Ukraine, Ukrainian Writing and Language Day is celebrated, and Nestor the Chronicler is honored. Around the world, people commemorate audiovisual heritage, occupational therapy, and black cats.
Sybiha said that Orbán would use his skills of veto and blackmail at the UN. The Trump administration is allegedly promoting his candidacy.
Saldo and two other individuals have been served notices of suspicion for taking three children from Kherson to Crimea without their parents’ consent. All the children have been returned to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck the Energia plant and facilities in Oryol, Donetsk, and Tolyatti. The strikes complicate the production of missiles and drones.
The Trump administration is promoting Orbán as a joint candidate of the US, Russia and China for the post of UN secretary-general. He could be presented after the congressional elections.
Trump criticized Norway after the Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay. The U.S. president said that he had ended many wars and deserved the award.
A ZDF poll showed that 63% of Germans support maintaining or increasing aid to Ukraine. 46% expect russia to attack NATO countries.
The General Staff confirmed strikes on facilities in Oryol and Tolyatti, as well as an aircraft at the “Yeysk” airfield. The extent of the aircraft’s damage is being clarified.
Trump said that the United States would deal with Cuba after Iran, and Rubio would finalize the deal. Rubio called on Cubans to cooperate with the CIA.
October 24 marks United Nations Day, Development Day, and World Polio Day. Disarmament Week also begins, and saints are honored.
Iran has developed plans to strike undersea cables in the event of a new attack by the US and Israel. Less than 1% of the world's transmission capacity passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
An elite Salvadoran unit arrived in Haiti to free four soldiers held captive by gangs. Militants were killed during the search operation.
The European Parliament honored the ICC for defending international law and justice. For Ukraine, the decision strengthens support for the investigation of war crimes.
Russian security forces are looking for Ukrainians without Russian passports and applying migration regulations to them. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine calls the campaign an instrument of ethnocide.
Russia is preparing a Zoom teleconference involving representatives of 80 countries to divert attention from the crimes in Oleshky.
The UN forecasts that the 1. 5°C threshold will inevitably be exceeded. Under the best-case scenario, warming could be limited to 1.7–1.8°C through drastic emissions cuts.
The WMO forecasts an extremely strong El Niño peaking in December. The phenomenon could cause floods, droughts and famine for 50 million people.
Johan Rockström said that coral reefs and the Amazon are almost irreversibly damaged. Warming above 1.5°C will intensify extreme weather.
In Ukraine, Breast Cancer Awareness Day is observed, while around the world, Statistics Day, World Osteoporosis Day, and International Chefs Day are marked. The faithful honor Saint Artemius.
In Lviv, police are investigating thefts and fraud against three patrons of nightclubs. Seventeen searches were conducted, and digital evidence was seized.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the "Roboavia" facility and a Russian missile brigade's warehouse. A bridge, as well as warehouses and a UAV command post in the occupied territories, were also struck.
In 2025, 41. 6% of Ukrainians lived below the poverty line, compared with 37% a year earlier. Worldwide, more than 824 million people are overcoming extreme poverty.
On October 17, the world observes the International Days for the Eradication of Poverty, Trauma Awareness, and Organ Donation. Believers honor the prophets Hosea and Erotheus.
Industry associations are calling for a review of the new rules for reserving employees. They predict a loss of specialists, a halt to production, and contracts being disrupted.
October 16 marks World Food Day, Anesthesiologists' Day, World Bread Day, and Healthy Eating Day. The faithful honor Saint Longinus.
Starshield's operation for the Ukrainian military was restricted at the Pentagon's direction. This complicated drone strikes and the interception of Shahed drones.
Rebeca Grynspan said that the UN avoids risks and should work more actively on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. She also proposed reducing bureaucracy.