Stories Tagged: UN

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COP29 Draft Deal: Rich Nations Urged to Commit $250 Billion for Climate Finance

As COP29 continues in Baku, Azerbaijan, a draft deal has emerged proposing that wealthy nations... (10 revisions)

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Kia Kaha Lebanon: The Unseen Struggles Amidst Conflict

Lebanon's ongoing struggles are compounded by a dire economic crisis and escalating conflict.... (14 revisions)

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US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution Amid Gaza Crisis

On November 21, 2024, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an... (18 revisions)

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UN Open to Meeting Netanyahu Despite ICC Arrest Warrant

The United Nations has indicated that it could still meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... (95 revisions)

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China's Economic Strategies Amid Global Tensions and Domestic Challenges

On November 9, 2024, China announced a substantial £1.1 trillion ($1.39 trillion) bailout... (35 revisions)

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IDF's Bold Move: Abduction of Hezbollah Official Amid Ongoing Conflict

On November 2, 2024, Israeli naval forces conducted a significant operation in Batroun, Lebanon,... (4 revisions)

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Hezbollah Faces High Casualties on Lebanon's Southern Front

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Inadequate Hygiene Costs Sub-Saharan Africa $8.4 Billion Annually, New Study Reveals

Uganda is setting the pace for Africa in addressing the dire sanitation situation on the... (6 revisions)

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Understanding Political Accountability in Times of War

In a recent opinion piece by Ho Lok Sang published in the South China Morning Post, the author... (7 revisions)

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UN Vote Challenges OECD Global Tax Leadership, Paving the Way for Increased UN Involvement in Global Tax Coordination

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is facing a challenge to its... (8 revisions)

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American Businesses Urge Continued Engagement with the UN

In a recent commentary, Whitney Y. Baird and Peter Yeo emphasize the critical role of the United... (8 revisions)

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Imminent Famine in Yemen: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Famine is looming in four districts of Yemen as hunger surges among children, with all 117... (10 revisions)

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UN Chief Calls on Regional Bloc Leaders to Address Wars and Existential Crises

During a meeting with leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), UN... (10 revisions)

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Calls for Reform: A Democratic Overhaul of the UN Security Council

The UN Security Council (UNSC), tasked with maintaining international peace and security, is... (11 revisions)

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Malaysia Showcases Batik and Handicrafts at WIPO Exhibition in Geneva

The United Nations agency dealing with patenting and innovation, WIPO, is finalizing a treaty to... (12 revisions)

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Argentina's Foreign Policy Shift: Milei Dismisses Minister Over Cuba Embargo Vote

Argentina's President Javier Milei has made headlines with a significant shift in foreign... (13 revisions)

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UN Draft Report Highlights Human Rights Responsibilities of ESG Index and Data Providers

Late last week, the United Nations (UN) completed a draft report on the responsibilities of ESG... (16 revisions)

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UN Cybercrime Treaty Passes in Unanimous Vote

Human rights organizations, including ARTICLE 19, Human Rights Watch, Reporters Without Borders,... (19 revisions)

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UN Humanitarian Chief Steps Down for Health Reasons Amid Mounting Crises

U.N. humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasons after nearly three... (19 revisions)

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Escalating Conflict: Israeli Tanks Breach UN Peacekeeper Base in Lebanon

On October 13, 2024, the United Nations reported that Israeli tanks breached the gates of a UN... (19 revisions)

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EU Extends Mandate of Training Mission in Mozambique and Assists Ukraine in Police and Justice Reform

The European Union (EU) has extended the mandate of its training mission in Mozambique until... (20 revisions)

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Israel's Colonial Legacy: A Historical Perspective on Current Actions

In a recent analysis by Geopolitical Economy Report, Israel's actions in Gaza are scrutinized... (20 revisions)

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Irish Justice Minister Addresses Irish Ambassador's Viewing of Hamas Attack Videos

Israel's UN ambassador, Gilad Erdan, wore a yellow star, a Holocaust-era symbol, during his... (20 revisions)

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Australia's UN vote on 'Palestine' condemned as 'profoundly disappointing' and contrary to long-standing commitment to a two-state peace

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has condemned Australia's vote to upgrade... (20 revisions)

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US Congratulates Libya on Successful Municipal Elections Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts

In a significant diplomatic gesture, the United States congratulated the High National Elections... (22 revisions)

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Russia and China to Begin Dialogue on Eurasian Security, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has announced that Russia and China will engage in a... (23 revisions)

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Musk's Secret Meeting with Iran: A Shift in US Diplomacy?

In a surprising diplomatic development, Elon Musk met with Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid... (28 revisions)

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UN Calls on Kenya and Rwanda to Find Missing Human Rights Defender

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, Mary Lawlor, has called on the... (36 revisions)

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Israel Proposes Plan to Dismantle UNRWA and Transfer Aid Delivery to Gaza

Israel has proposed a plan to the United Nations (UN) to dismantle the United Nations Relief and... (37 revisions)

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Sudan's Rejection of UN Call for Civilian Protection Amid Ongoing Conflict

The conflict in Sudan, which has been ongoing since April 2023, has led to a catastrophic... (39 revisions)

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Indian and Hong Kong Satirists Win Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award on World Press Freedom Day

Indian cartoonist Rachita Taneja and Hong Kong's cartoonist Zunzi were awarded the biennial Kofi... (42 revisions)

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China's Support for Russia in UN Amid Nord Stream Controversy

In a significant diplomatic maneuver, China has openly supported Russia during the UN Security... (42 revisions)

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Yemen's Ministry of Justice Condemns US-Israeli Airstrikes Amid Ongoing Human Rights Violations

Yemen's Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has publicly condemned the recent US-Israeli... (43 revisions)

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What is the Economic Toll of Israel's Ongoing Conflict?

As the Israel-Hamas conflict marks its one-year anniversary since the initial Hamas attack on... (45 revisions)

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Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Violence Escalates

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has reached alarming new heights, particularly in the city of El... (50 revisions)

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UNRWA's Future: A Test for U.S. Support of Israel and the UN

Tensions are escalating over the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in... (55 revisions)

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Pope Francis Calls for Investigation into Potential Genocide in Gaza

Pope Francis has made a significant call for an investigation into whether Israel's attacks in... (63 revisions)

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Egypt Proposes Two-Day Truce Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict

On October 28, 2024, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi proposed a two-day truce in Gaza,... (84 revisions)

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Hezbollah's New Leadership Amid Escalating Violence in the Middle East

Following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah has elected a new leader, marking a... (113 revisions)