TL;DRUN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Damascus, the first visit by a UN chief since 2009. He called for increased support for Syria during his trip.
TL;DRWeekly climate news includes plans to cut back on renewable energy, efforts to weaken the EU Emissions Trading System, and an increase in coral bleaching.
TL;DRAt least 41 people have died in Assam, India, due to severe monsoon floods. The flooding has inundated homes and roads, and rescue teams are searching for survivors.
TL;DRThe chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has been dismissed following an allegation of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, wildfires are threatening the major city of Bordeaux in southwestern France.
TL;DRA minute of silence was observed in Venezuela to commemorate the victims of an earthquake that occurred one month prior. The disaster resulted in thousands of casualties.
TL;DRThe mandate of UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk has been extended by the UN General Assembly for another four years. The decision was made by a majority vote, despite opposition from Russia, Israel, and the USA.
TL;DRThe Russian central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 14 percent to support the economy. At the same time, an increased inflation risk is anticipated.