UN Rights Watch: A new UN report says nearly 25,000 children in conflict were hit by record violations last year, with government forces for the first time named as the main perpetrators, as killings, rape, recruitment and attacks on schools and hospitals rose. Humanitarian Focus: World Refugee Day marks 75 years since the 1951 Refugee Convention, with calls not to look away as displacement remains a daily reality. Middle East Accountability: A UN rapporteur condemned the US military’s extrajudicial killing of three civilians at sea and urged countries to break the “international silence.” Regional Security: India slammed Pakistan at the UN, calling it a “Frankenstein state” over alleged hosting and training of terrorists. Climate & Adaptation: Sri Lanka faces worsening flood-drought swings, and experts argue transformational water governance is now central to climate adaptation. Food Crisis: FAO and WFP warn Syria is among global hunger hotspots, with conflict driving a worsening outlook into late 2026. Business & Trade: Iraq opened seven new international transit routes under the UN-backed TIR system, boosting cross-border cargo operations. Energy & Infrastructure: Global acquired Pier Solutions to build modular capability for energy and utilities projects. Politics & Economy: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif announced a major petrol price cut tied to improved regional conditions. Housing Signals: US pending home sales rose 3.8% month-on-month in May, pointing to pent-up demand despite still-high mortgage rates.