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On 21–22 October, Samarkand is hosting the World Summit 'Investments in Child Well-Being' and the II International Congress on Pediatric Oncology. Around 600 representatives from more than 100 countries are taking part. The organizer is Uzbekistan together with the UN, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank. The adoption of the Samarkand Declaration is expected.
Javlon TursunovKonstantin Vorontsov, deputy head of the Russian Foreign Ministry department, stated at a UN General Assembly session that components of bioweapons may have been developed in Ukrainian laboratories with Pentagon support, and demanded explanations from Washington. Ukraine has previously rejected such accusations.
Sevara AzamovaCuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said in Havana that the US is committing genocide against Cuba and violating international law. He also accused Washington of threats and pressure on UN countries ahead of the vote on a resolution against the embargo, scheduled for October 27–28.
Sevara AzamovaUN Secretary-General's Special Envoy Pekka Haavisto reported after the sixth consultative meeting on Sudan in Geneva about increased diplomatic activity and new confidence-building measures, including a possible prisoner exchange and students' access to exams. Swiss Ambassador Tim Enderlin stressed the need for an inclusive peace process led by the Sudanese themselves.
Javlon TursunovUAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh officially announced her candidacy for UN Secretary-General following nomination by President Sheikh Mohamed. She joined a list of eight candidates amid a deadlock in the Security Council, where six rounds of straw polls have failed to produce a figure acceptable to all five permanent members. Polls name Rebeca Grynspan as the frontrunner.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 21, the World Summit 'Investments in Children's Wellbeing' began in Samarkand, organized at Uzbekistan's initiative together with the UN, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank. Discussions cover pediatric oncology, social protection, education and combating violence. The Samarkand Declaration is expected to be adopted as an outcome.
Javlon TursunovThe World Meteorological Organization and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that the current El Niño may exceed the observation scales of the past 40 years: sea surface temperature in the tropical Pacific could rise 3.8°C above normal in November 2026 — January 2027. According to UN estimates, up to 50 million people may face worsening hunger. More than $50 million has been allocated for preparedness in 11 countries; the agency heads called for urgent anticipatory action in the near
Sevara AzamovaThe sixth consultative meeting of states and international organizations on strengthening peace in Sudan has begun in Geneva. Participants discussed coordination of diplomatic efforts, de-escalation, and conditions for a comprehensive ceasefire. Switzerland and the UN pointed to a humanitarian catastrophe: more than 15 million displaced persons, famine in Darfur and Kordofan, and a threat to regional stability.
Javlon TursunovThe UN reported that in the Houthi-besieged city of Taiz, food and fuel prices have doubled, the healthcare system is on the verge of collapse, and water supply has fallen by half. The Yemeni government accused the Houthis of shelling an ambulance, reported two killed, and said it carried out about 750 operations. The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi border areas. A day earlier, an attack on a camp in Shabwa killed at least 73 people.
Javlon TursunovUNMIK head Peter Due told a UN Security Council meeting about increased tensions in Kosovo and the region over the past six months, but noted signs of the political crisis being overcome: on 6 October Justina Shiroka-Pula was elected president. He called on Belgrade and Pristina to cooperate on the cases of the 2023 and 2024 attacks. The ministers of Kosovo and Serbia expressed opposing assessments of the situation.
Javlon TursunovRobin Geiss, Director of the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), stated that artificial intelligence is already embedded in military operations and that decision-making cycles are compressing to machine speed. He announced the launch of a new forum of the UNIDIR Centre of Competence on AI, Peace and Security together with Switzerland and Pakistan.
Javlon TursunovUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed concern over human rights violations amid mass protests in Albania, Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal. He condemned acts of violence, reported cases of excessive use of force by police, including against children, and called on states to engage in dialogue with protesters and conduct independent investigations.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the UN, in Khan Younis hundreds of displaced families are located in low-lying areas threatened by rainwater and sewage flooding, as well as possible ground collapse. Aid is limited by funding shortfalls and bans on the entry of materials.
Javlon TursunovThe UN has warned that the situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz is deteriorating: road blockages and insecurity are hindering the delivery of fuel, medicines and other vital goods. The number of displaced people in Yemen has exceeded 250,000 as of October 17.
Javlon TursunovThe UN mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said it continues operations in support of peace and stability while the UN Security Council considers options for the period after 31 December 2026, when the mission's mandate expires.
Sevara AzamovaUN agencies warned that in Yemen's Taiz province, water systems serving about 3 million people, including at least 1.6 million children, are at risk due to fighting and fuel shortages. The cost of trucked water has tripled, 12 hospitals have roughly four days of fuel left, and the number of displaced people across the country has exceeded 250,000.
Javlon TursunovThe UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that due to funding shortages, acute food insecurity may affect nearly 19.2 million people in Afghanistan this winter. From September to October, 15.9 million people are experiencing acute food crisis at IPC level 3 or higher — almost one in three Afghans. About a third of nutrition centers are closed or have suspended operations, and more than 4 million children may need treatment for acute malnutrition next year.
Sevara AzamovaSwitzerland and the UN are holding the sixth round of consultations on Sudan in Geneva with 22 countries and five organizations. The mechanism is intended for coordinating mediators, not direct talks: Sudanese representatives are not invited. The conflict between SAF and RSF has lasted since April 2023, claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced around 13 million people.
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