NPT Review Conference Fails to Reach Agreement for Third Consecutive Time - Press Conference | UN

After the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, known as the NPT, failed today (22 May) to agree on a final document, the President of the Conference, Do Hung Viet expressed concerned for the future health of the Treaty, and said he was “disappointed” it was unable to “really seize this critical opportunity to make our world a safer place.” It was the third failure in a row at a conference reviewing the NPT, considered the cornerstone of global non-proliferation and disarmament. Talking to reporters Friday evening, after negotiations came to an end, Do said, “a substantive outcome would have strengthened the Treaty and advanced its objectives, but in absence of such an outcome, I am concerned for the future health of the Treaty.” The Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, for her part said, “we all need to remember that legal commitments or legal obligations under this Treaty, remain. So, we need to make sure that all states, especially nuclear weapon states, really understand it and then maintain their commitment and then really move to implement their commitments.” As a member of the Secretariat, Nakamitsu said, “we don't criticise member states or states parties in their deliberations,” but going forward, she added, “they need to actually take this third time failure very seriously.” Explaining the deliberations, Do said, “I can present a text that country A I know will block consensus. I can also present a text that is slightly tweaked but will make a country B block the adoption. And of course, there are other ways as well. So, I had to make the difficult decision not to present that document.” He lamented that “we will need to wait at least five more years to see if we are able to, you know, reaffirm that commitment or take any further action, to strengthen the regime,” while in the meantime, “we are seeing the modernisation of nuclear arsenals. We are seeing the quantitative increase in some nuclear arsenals as well. So, and then, you know, the level of nuclear rhetorics, the tense international situation, are all extremely worrying of a risk of the use of nuclear weapons. So, I am concerned.” Asked about the United States and Iran’s dispute over paragraph 15 of the document, Do said, “I cannot really say, that, you know, apart from one paragraph, everything else was agreed, that I don't think is it would be accurate to say.” He said, “I did try to produce some textual changes to the draft outcome document. You know, it ranges from changing the text to the placement of some of the paragraphs, to be more amenable to both sides. But I think at about 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m. I felt that we were not able to find that consensus.” Nakamitsu said, “we need to utilise all other available processes. To, to make sure that we will be able to reconstruct, our efforts. And maybe we should be creating, something else.” She noted that the General Assembly’s First Committee “is able to create mandates. So, we need to actually think about those or available means, and then we will not give up.” Earlier in the GA, when he realized consensus was not going to be achieved, Do said, “as I said at the start of this conference, my goal was to make everyone equally unhappy. In that I think we can all agree that I had made some progress towards that goal. I have now put forward four versions of the draft outcome document, all of which have been painstakingly revised in line with States Parties wishes. Despite our best efforts, however, it is my understanding that the Conference is not in a position to achieve agreement on its substantive work. Given that this is now apparent, I do not intend to put the document forward for adoption, as the Conference is not in a position to achieve agreement. “ The NPT entered into force in 1970 and was extended indefinitely in 1995. The Treaty is regarded as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and an essential foundation for the pursuit of nuclear disarmament. It was designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, to further the goals of nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament, and to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Under the Treaty, the nuclear-weapon States are obliged not to transfer possession or control to any recipient nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices, and not in any way to assist, encourage or induce non-nuclear-weapon States to manufacture, acquire, or control over such weapons or devices. The Treaty guarantees the right of all States parties develop research, production, and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination and in conformity with their basic non-proliferation obligations. Conferences to review the operation of the Treaty have been held at five-year intervals since the Treaty went into effect in 1970.


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UN Football for the Goals Launches #FFTG Champions on World Football Day | #ActNow

This World Football Day, the UN Football for the Goals initiative launches the inaugural group of FFTG Champions, a global team of players and coaches using the power of football to support the Sustainable Development Goals. From equality and inclusion to climate action, health and human rights, FFTG Champions will use their platforms to raise awareness and inspire action on the issues shaping our shared future. Learn more about the Champions at the Football for the Goals website. https://www.un.org/en/football-goals/football-goals-champions Meet the inaugural FFTG Champions: Eni Aluko (England) Brena Bonta (Brazil) Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela) Moya Dodd (Australia) Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa) Khalida Popal (Afghanistan) María Sánchez (Mexico) Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria) Carlo Ancelotti (Italy) Borja Iglesias (Spain) Ji-Sung Park (South Korea) Jason Roberts (Grenada) Alexei Rojas (Colombia) Mikaël Silvestre (France) Javier Zanetti (Argentina) Zico (Brazil)


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Transforming Informal Settlements and Slums in a Changing Climate | WUF13 | United Nations

At the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, urban development and climate experts examine how informal settlements and slums have become some of the places most exposed to the impacts of climate change. David Dodman (IHS, Erasmus University Rotterdam), Sarah Sabry (Save the Children), Elizabeth Maruma Mrema (UNEP), and Jose Antonio Puppim De Oliveira (FGV) discuss how flooding, extreme heat, inadequate infrastructure, and uneven access to urban services are affecting vulnerable communities, particularly children and families living in informal settlements. They reflect on the interconnected nature of urban systems and the need for faster, more inclusive, and climate-resilient approaches that strengthen informal settlements and support safer, more sustainable cities. Video Producer Rosalie Boyle Videographer Andres Felipe Carvajal Gomez For more information about WUF13, please visit: https://enb.iisd.org/world-urban-forum-wuf13 #WUF13 #HousingTheWorld #Baku2026 #RoadtoBaku The music we used is called "Euphoria Art" by Cody Martin.


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Hope can help you 'find your way through the fog', Angélique Kidjo unveils new album • FRANCE 24

Angélique Kidjo is a global music icon, five-time Grammy winner, and unstoppable force for change. The Beninese superstar has just released her powerful new album HOPE!!, a groove-heavy, galvanizing work dedicated to her late mother, featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Ayra Starr, Davido, and more. Fresh from her Hollywood Walk of Fame star and ongoing world tour, Kidjo continues to blend African rhythms with universal messages of resilience and unity. Jean-Emile Jammine speaks to a living legend and passionate activist. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X: https://f24.my/Xen Bluesky: https://f24.my/BSen and Threads: https://f24.my/THen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen


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West Bank: settlement expansion, violence & incitement fuel tensions - Briefing | United Nations

“In Gaza, delays in the implementation of UNSCR 2803, alongside daily violence and a continuing humanitarian crisis, have replaced the early momentum following the ceasefire,” the UN's Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said. As the Security Council held its monthly briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov said, “In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, settlement expansion, settler-related violence, and incitement continue to drive tensions. As talks on advancing to Phase II of the ceasefire continue, calls are emerging in some circles for a resumption of widespread hostilities.” Alakbarov also said, “As diplomatic efforts continue, people's lived reality in Gaza is marked by deep uncertainty. Israeli strikes continue on a nearly daily basis, killing dozens, alongside armed activity by Hamas and other Palestinian groups. Israeli authorities have said that strikes by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have targeted Hamas militants and related infrastructure. The Israeli Government said that it now controls 60 percent of Gaza, up from 52 percent since the ceasefire.” Turning to the West Bank again, he said, “Throughout the West Bank, the frequency and severity of settler attacks have significantly increased in 2026, with some 220 Palestinian communities having faced attacks, which are increasingly leading to the displacement of entire communities.”


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The Global Housing Crisis and the Poewr of Housing | WUF13 | United Nations

At the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, global leaders and housing experts reflect on the growing pressures shaping the global housing crisis and the urgent need to rethink housing as a foundation for dignity, opportunity, and sustainable development. Dr. Koldo Casla (Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing), Xenya Scanlon (UNCCD), Thembisile Simelane (Minister of Human Settlements, South Africa), and Jonathan Reckford (Habitat for Humanity International) discuss the structural inequalities, environmental pressures, rapid urbanization, and governance challenges affecting cities and communities around the world. They emphasize the importance of inclusive housing systems, stronger public leadership, and cross-sector partnerships that place communities at the center of efforts to build more equitable, resilient, and sustainable urban futures. Video Producer Rosalie Boyle Videographer Andres Felipe Carvajal Gomez For more information about WUF13, please visit: https://enb.iisd.org/world-urban-forum-wuf13 #WUF13 #HousingTheWorld #Baku2026 #RoadtoBaku


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