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• The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) released the Global Assessment Report (GAR) 2025, titled “Resilience Pays: Financing and Investing for our Future.” • The report warns that climate change is causing dangerous natural disruptions affecting billions of people and argues that smarter investments are necessary to break the cycle of disaster, debt, and humanitarian need.

• President Ilham Aliyev announced that Azerbaijan is considering a full withdrawal from the 46-member Council of Europe. • This potential exit follows the 2024 suspension of Azerbaijan's voting rights within the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).

• The author argues that a new war between the U.S. and Iran would likely result in a stalemate, as neither side can achieve its strategic objectives through military force. • Key geopolitical dynamics remain unchanged: Iran maintains the ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States retains the capacity to impose severe punishments on Iran.

• Iran's lead negotiator has issued a firm warning to Washington regarding the strategic Strait of Hormuz amidst a new wave of strikes destabilizing the Gulf region. • The escalation follows President Trump's declaration that the previous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has officially ended.

• The author contrasts the "Nuclear Age," where peace was managed through state-led diplomacy and treaties like the Non-Proliferation Treaty, with the emerging "Age of Artificial Intelligence." • Unlike nuclear weapons, which were controlled by governments, advanced AI systems are primarily developed by private companies, universities, and research laboratories.

• Russia's Tu-214PU "Doomsday" airborne command post aircraft recently landed in Tehran, according to flight tracking data. • The arrival occurs amidst a period of escalating tensions and intensifying U.S. military strikes against Iran.

• UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that escalating tensions between the US and Iran could severely threaten global peace, security, and economic stability. • Security experts caution that an expanded conflict could destabilize the broader Middle East, potentially displacing millions of civilians and triggering new humanitarian crises.

• The United States and Iran both asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday following a weekend of widespread attacks across the Middle East. • These escalating military tensions and territorial disputes further threaten ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the regional war.

• The United States and Iran experienced a significant escalation in conflict on Monday following a new wave of U.S. strikes against Iranian targets. • In response, Tehran launched retaliatory attacks targeting American-linked military facilities located across several Gulf countries.

• Hostilities have resurfaced between the United States and Iran, undermining recent diplomatic efforts and mediation attempts to stabilize the region. • Fresh military actions have pushed the Middle East toward the brink of a wider conflict, reversing cautious signs of diplomatic momentum.

• Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and Iran as both nations vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies. • The conflict has manifested in a series of recent attacks, threatening the stability of international oil shipments and maritime security.

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