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Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll: Iran says 18 killed in latest US strikes; four at wedding: US says it never targets civilians: UN chief alarmed by civilian toll, urges diplomacy to end war (LINK) — 3 September 2026

— Iran's health minister said 18 people were killed and 108 wounded in Tuesday night's U.S. strikes across Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent said four people were killed and 67 wounded at a wedding ceremony near the coast of the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait's army reported missile and drone attacks early Thursday, saying they were intercepted by air defense systems.

— United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was "deeply alarmed by reports of civilian casualties, including a strike that reportedly hit a wedding ceremony in Iran," and called for an immediate cessation of military action, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. "The Secretary-General condemns all attacks against civilians. He recalls that all parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution," Dujarric said.

Trump Administration imposes up to 100% tariffs on imported droness, continuing its campaign to thwart the Chinese drone industry and promote domestic manufacturing (ground news LINK) — 3 September 2026

Iran claims attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq after US strikes kill 11: heaviest exchange of fire between the US and Iran in more than a month (LINK) — 2 September 2026

— Kuwait also reports confronting Iranian attacks, as Tehran responds to US attacks that killed 11 people, including 5 at a wedding party.

Global warming will exceed limit, UNEP says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone "If we act now we can limit overshoot," the report said. "Not a safe world, but safer than remaining above" 1.5 degrees for the long term (LINK) — 2 September 2026

— Earth is soon going to exceed the safe temperature threshold agreed upon by the world in the 2015 Paris climate accord because of warming from the burning of coal, oil and gas, according to a bleak first-of-its-kind report issued by the United Nations Environment Programme Wednesday. The world is now at 1.4 C (2.5 F) above pre-industrial levels, some scientists have calculated. The measure is based on a 20-year average, rather than a single year's temperatures. Wednesday's report finally admitted that the world will cross the 1.5 threshold "in the next few years." The report said the most optimistic scenario has warming peaking at 1.8 C (3.2 F) around mid-century if countries pursue ambitious climate goals, but that governments' current policies should push temperatures to 2.6 C (4.7 F) above pre-industrial levels by 2100.

More than a dozen Serbian activists targeted with mercenary spyware, digital rights group finds (LINK) — 2 September 2026

Deaths in Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak top 3,000, spread of disease shows no signs of slowing: 6000 cases (ground news LINK) — 2 September 2026

— Clinical trials for two antiviral treatments have been under way since early July, while 830 people remain in isolation or treatment and 1409 patients have recovered.

Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding after river levels rise as death toll passes 900 (ground news LINK) — 3 September 2026

Himalayas face severe glacial flood risks in years ahead, UN official warns (ground news LINK) — 2 September 2026

— The flood destroyed 15 major power stations, severely impacting Nepal's energy stability. Updated data shows 15 million people live within potential impact zones, with 9.3 million residing in High Mountain Asia. Kanni Wignaraja, an assistant secretary-general at the United Nations Development Programme , said Nepal now faces "some very, very hard choices," noting technology cannot prevent loss along massive river systems catching glacial overflow. Global data reveals a 53% increase in glacial lake volume since 1990, signaling rising risks.

Death toll rises to 987, nearly 4,000 missing; 590 foreigners among untraced as of 31 August — (LINK)

Dozens of trapped hydropower tunnel workers in Nepal could still be alive, official says: about 46 people believed to be trapped in 'room-like' structure inside hydro plant tunnel on Nepal-Tibet border (LINK) — 2 September 2026

U.S.: Minneapolis shooting: 3 dead, 6 injured, including 3 officers: suspect was facing eviction for threats with gun, documents show (LINK) — 2 September 2026

2 people killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting — (LINK)

Vote on best language learning app 2026 by 10 September for 23 September award: app profiles (LINK) — 18 August 2026

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues organizes its 18th run of hope on 27 September to raise funds for the Geneva League Against Cancer (LINK) — 20 August 2026

— Participants may choose between a 5-kilometre run, a 10-kilometre run, or a 5-kilometre family walk along Geneva's Quai du Mont-Blanc and Quai Wilson.

Denmark targets August 21 for second Security Council UN chief poll (LINK) — 3 August 2026

25 to 27 October 2026: UNCTAD World Investment Forum 9: in Doha (LINK) — 22 January 2026

Road to the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals being held in Geneva on 16 to 20 November 2026 (LINK) — 11 February 2026

11 to 15 July 2027: International AIDS Society announces Geneva as host city for IAS 2027: Around 5,000 people from more than 130 countries are expected to attend. Registration for IAS 2027 will open in November 2026 (LINK) — 22 January 2026

Special report: Switzerland's 'White Mountain College' introduces more educational innovations (LINK)

Special report: International artists cherish this 'fairytale' Swiss village (LINK)

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