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Reports are examining how a smuggled natural resource is bankrolling Sudan's ongoing civil war, sustaining the rival factions fighting for control of the country. The fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has devastated the nation and displaced millions, with illicit resource flows cited as a key reason both sides can keep arming themselves despite international sanctions and pressure.
- 2Tokayev urges nuclear powers to resume arms-control talks●Tokayev has called for renewed negotiations among nuclear powers as Kazakhstan marks 35 years since the closure of the S
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called on nuclear-armed states to return to negotiations, marking 35 years since the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. He warned that global arms-control safeguards are weakening, positioning Kazakhstan, which gave up its Soviet-era arsenal, as a voice for disarmament amid rising nuclear tensions.
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The United Nations has issued a warning that the danger of nuclear conflict is increasing as international arms control safeguards and agreements continue to weaken. The statement highlights growing concern over the erosion of treaties and mechanisms designed to prevent nuclear proliferation and escalation. The warning has been picked up by international media outlets, reflecting broader anxiety about the state of global nuclear security.
- 4UN chief Guterres warns world heading toward nuclear disaster▼World on path to nuclear disaster, Guterres warns
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is on a path toward nuclear disaster, citing rising global tensions and erosion of arms control. The stark warning has drawn wide attention, with commentators pointing to conflicts involving nuclear-armed states and stalled disarmament talks as reasons to take the risk seriously.
- 5UN chief urges US and Russia to negotiate new nuclear treaty▼UN chief urges US, Russia to negotiate new nuclear treaty amid growing arms risks
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States and Russia to open negotiations on a new nuclear arms treaty, warning that growing risks around nuclear weapons demand fresh agreements. With key Cold War-era arms control frameworks lapsing and tensions high over Ukraine, he urged the two largest nuclear powers to restore dialogue on limiting their arsenals.
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The United Nations Secretary-General has urged renewed efforts toward nuclear disarmament, calling on states to advance measures aimed at reducing nuclear arsenals and the risk of nuclear conflict. The appeal comes amid ongoing tensions among nuclear-armed powers and stalled arms-control negotiations, with the UN chief stressing that disarmament remains central to international peace and security.
- 7Free platformer built around two elastic arms draws attention●🕹️ Un platform gratis punta tutto su due braccia elastiche: un’idea semplice, precisa e tutta da padroneggiare. # Gaming
A free indie platformer is being highlighted for its single core mechanic: the character moves using two elastic, stretchable arms. Italian gaming site SpazioGames describes the concept as simple, precise and rewarding to master, noting that the whole game revolves around this one idea. Coverage is putting the spotlight on an unusual control scheme in a free release.
- 8UN chief Guterres warns world heading toward nuclear disaster●World On Path To Nuclear Disaster, Geterres Warns
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is on a path toward nuclear disaster, citing rising geopolitical tensions and eroding arms-control frameworks. The stark warning, picked up by outlets including MarketForces Africa, has prompted discussion about nuclear risk, deterrence policy and the state of global security at a time of heightened international conflict.
- 9US-China AI race may be harder to control than nuclear arms race●Bombs without brakes? Why the US-China AI race may be harder to control than the nuclear one
A new analysis argues that the artificial intelligence competition between the United States and China could prove more difficult to control than the Cold War nuclear arms race. Unlike nuclear weapons, AI development is diffuse, commercially driven and fast-moving, giving Washington and Beijing fewer clear levers for verification, treaties or mutual restraint, the report suggests.
- 10Hegseth halts tenure for civilian faculty at military academies▼Hegseth halts tenure appointments for civilian faculty at military academies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a halt to tenure appointments for civilian faculty at US military academies. The move pauses career security for professors at institutions such as West Point, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy, and is being reported by military-focused outlets. It has drawn attention amid ongoing debates over political influence in military education and the Pentagon's management of academic staff.
- 11UN chief warns of most dangerous nuclear moment since Cold War▼World in most dangerous nuclear moment since end of Cold War, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is in its most dangerous nuclear moment since the end of the Cold War, citing rising geopolitical tensions and growing nuclear risks. The stark warning from the United Nations leader has drawn attention to concerns over arms control and the threat of nuclear escalation.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced urgency about abolishing nuclear weapons, warning of growing risks as global tensions persist. His appeal comes amid ongoing concerns over nuclear arsenals and arms control. The statement underscores his repeated calls for disarmament, though concrete steps by nuclear-armed states remain limited and debated.
- 13UN extends Haiti gang force mandate to 2027▼UN extends Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate to March 2027 amid rising violence
The United Nations has extended the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti through March 2027, as gang violence continues to intensify across the country. The decision reflects international concern over Haiti's worsening security crisis, where armed groups have expanded control and destabilised large parts of the capital and beyond, raising questions about the mission's long-term effectiveness.