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United Nations Takes Action Against Rising Antisemitism

The United Nations launches an Action Plan to combat rising antisemitism globally, urging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination.

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UN announces new plan to counter the surge in antisemitism

The United Nations has announced new actions to counter the surge in antisemitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes and discrimination

The Independent UK

Over 230,000 Flee Eastern DR Congo Violence Since January 1: UN

More than 230,000 people have fled surging violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of the year, the United Nations said Friday, labelling it one of the world's "most alarming" humanitarian crises.

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Aid Agencies Ready Gaza Push But Warn Of Mammoth Obstacles

An Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal expected to take effect on Sunday has sparked hope for life-saving aid to reach Palestinians, but aid agencies warn of obstacles from destroyed infrastructure, massive need and collapsed law and order.

International Business Times

The US ambassador to the UN is tasked with doing a careful dance between Washington and the world

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican, is set to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Jan. 16, 2025, as part of her confirmation process to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

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UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

The United Nations says it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so it can reach all those in need

The Independent UK

Saudi FM calls for lifting of international sanctions on Syria

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe. This comes just a month after Islamist-led rebels toppled strongman Bashar al-Assad.

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Haiti's future remains 'hanging in the balance' 15 years after earthquake

Remembrance of the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 comes as the country faces major challenges, including gang violence and extreme poverty.

Radio France Internationale

Arab, EU Diplomats In Saudi For Talks On Support For Syria

Top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe arrived in the Saudi capital on Sunday to discuss Syria, as world powers push for stability after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels, dealing them a major blow

Sudanese officials says the military and its allies had taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized it

The Independent UK

Australia breached human rights treaty, UN body rules

Australia remains responsible for the arbitrary detention of refugees and asylum seekers in offshore processing facilities in Nauru, a UN committee has ruled.

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UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025

The United Nations says the world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8% in 2025

The Independent UK

Guyana to seek help from UN's top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory

Guyana’s government says it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo region, an area rich in resources long claimed by Venezuela as its own

The Independent UK

Health experts rally for ‘call to arms’ to protect children from toxic chemicals

In new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, leading researchers to propose action to protect kids

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UN looks to restart peace talks for divided Cyprus

The most recent push for a peace deal collapsed in 2017

International Business Times

UN Denounces Spike In Russian Executions Of Ukrainian PoWs

The United Nations voiced alarm Wednesday at a recent surge in alleged Russian executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war, saying it had verified 68 cases since the start of the war.

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International Civil Aviation Organization investigating possible records data breach

The United Nations’ civil aviation agency claimed a “potential” security breach may be tied to a known threat actor.

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‘We are waging an existential war’: M23’s Bertrand Bisimwa on DRC conflict

Leader of the M23 group says its rebellion in eastern DR Congo is a ‘defensive’ one, hopes for dialogue with Kinshasa.

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Global Rise In Antisemitic Attacks Sparks Concern Worldwide

Global surge in antisemitism post-Hamas attack in Israel leading to increased attacks on Jewish communities. Calls for action to combat antisemitism.

The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Dozens of patients and wounded evacuated from Gaza for treatment

Dozens of patients and the wounded have been evacuated for treatment outside the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where the United Nations says Israel’s attacks on and around hospitals have pushed health care to the brink of collapse

The Guardian - UK

France carried out bombing raid on Islamic State targets in Syria, defence minister says – as it happened

French aircraft carry out strikes on Islamic State positions, says French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu

Radio France Internationale

Five years on, WHO repeats call for China to share Covid data

Five years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Nations’ health organisation has called on China to share data to understand how it began.

International Business Times

Climate Change Brought Extreme Weather, Heat In 2024: UN

Climate change sparked a trail of extreme weather and record heat in 2024, the United Nations said on Monday, urging the world to pull back from the "road to ruin".

International Business Times

Sudan Government Rejects UN-backed Famine Declaration

The Sudanese government strongly rejected on Sunday a report backed by the United Nations which determined that famine had spread to five areas of the war-torn country.

The Conversation

Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Is it justifiable to continue not recognising the Taliban government, which has been in power for more than three years? This stance does nothing to improve the situation of Afghan women and prevents the international community from fully engaging on other critical issues in the country. Report from the field…

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