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Category: World Politics & Global Affairs
How the ICJ’s 2026 Judge Election Works: Five Seats, Two UN Ballots
Five seats on the International Court of Justice are up for election on 3 November. Learn how separate UN General Assembly and Security Council ballots work—and what the vote does not decide. Read story
MINURSO Has Ended: What the UN Withdrawal Means for Western Sahara
The UN mission in Western Sahara ceased operations after its mandate expired. Here is what ended, what remains, and why the Security Council’s deadlock matters. Read story
A Local Truce in Ukraine Helped Oleshky Residents Leave. What It Does—and Doesn’t—Mean
A six-day local truce around Oleshky opened a short window for aid and civilian evacuation. Here is what is confirmed, what remains uncertain, and why the pause should not be mistaken for a wider peace deal. Read story