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Hurricane Helene batters the South. And, takeaways from voters in swing state Nevada

Hurricane Helene causes destruction and fatalities as it weakens over the U.S. South.
Netanyahu continues to reject U.S. cease-fire proposals amid escalating tensions in Lebanon.

Why the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Is Worse Than It's Ever Been

Parts of the Gaza Strip are at imminent risk of famine due to severe aid access restrictions caused by the ongoing conflict.

U.N. Says Israeli War in Gaza Has Catastrophic Consequences' for Children

U.N. experts condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza as violations of international law, leading to catastrophic harm to children.

Global leaders try to dissuade Israel from increasing attacks on Lebanon

Global leaders are intensively involved in diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation of conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza, including 15 guarding aid trucks

Israeli strikes on Gaza have escalated despite UN calls for a ceasefire, resulting in significant civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis.

Israeli assault has caused apocalyptic' situation in northern Gaza, UN warns

The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza poses imminent threats of disease, famine, and violence to the civilian population.

Hurricane Helene batters the South. And, takeaways from voters in swing state Nevada

Hurricane Helene causes destruction and fatalities as it weakens over the U.S. South.
Netanyahu continues to reject U.S. cease-fire proposals amid escalating tensions in Lebanon.

Why the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Is Worse Than It's Ever Been

Parts of the Gaza Strip are at imminent risk of famine due to severe aid access restrictions caused by the ongoing conflict.

U.N. Says Israeli War in Gaza Has Catastrophic Consequences' for Children

U.N. experts condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza as violations of international law, leading to catastrophic harm to children.

Global leaders try to dissuade Israel from increasing attacks on Lebanon

Global leaders are intensively involved in diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation of conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

Israeli attacks kill dozens across Gaza, including 15 guarding aid trucks

Israeli strikes on Gaza have escalated despite UN calls for a ceasefire, resulting in significant civilian casualties and deepening the humanitarian crisis.

Israeli assault has caused apocalyptic' situation in northern Gaza, UN warns

The humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza poses imminent threats of disease, famine, and violence to the civilian population.
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#syria

People in Syria Lost and Found

The search for over 100,000 missing persons in Syria has intensified following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

UN envoy urges 'credible, inclusive' transition in Syria

Syria requires a credible and inclusive political transition, as emphasized by UN envoy Geir Pedersen.

Hezbollah backs Syria's al-Assad as opposition forces intensify offensive

Hezbollah pledges support to Syria amid rising opposition advances, warning of outside dangers, while UN calls for urgent de-escalation.

UN's Syria envoy expresses cautious hope' after al-Assad's fall

Syria is at a watershed moment, with cautious hope for peace and reconciliation amidst immense challenges.

People in Syria Lost and Found

The search for over 100,000 missing persons in Syria has intensified following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

UN envoy urges 'credible, inclusive' transition in Syria

Syria requires a credible and inclusive political transition, as emphasized by UN envoy Geir Pedersen.

Hezbollah backs Syria's al-Assad as opposition forces intensify offensive

Hezbollah pledges support to Syria amid rising opposition advances, warning of outside dangers, while UN calls for urgent de-escalation.

UN's Syria envoy expresses cautious hope' after al-Assad's fall

Syria is at a watershed moment, with cautious hope for peace and reconciliation amidst immense challenges.
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#iran

US seeks stronger UN powers to intercept Red Sea shipments to Yemen's Houthis

The US aims to empower the UN to intercept arms shipments to Houthi-controlled Yemen amidst rising tensions with Iran.

Israel-Hamas war: Iran warns against US 'threats' DW 01/31/2024

The US has vowed a "consequential" response to a deadly drone attack blamed on Iran-backed proxies.
The UN has warned of "catastrophic" consequences to aid funding cuts in Gaza.

Iran denies its UN envoy met with Elon Musk DW 11/17/2024

Iran's Foreign Minister denied a meeting with Elon Musk, calling it media fabrication and emphasizing the need for clarity from the new US administration.

US seeks stronger UN powers to intercept Red Sea shipments to Yemen's Houthis

The US aims to empower the UN to intercept arms shipments to Houthi-controlled Yemen amidst rising tensions with Iran.

Israel-Hamas war: Iran warns against US 'threats' DW 01/31/2024

The US has vowed a "consequential" response to a deadly drone attack blamed on Iran-backed proxies.
The UN has warned of "catastrophic" consequences to aid funding cuts in Gaza.

Iran denies its UN envoy met with Elon Musk DW 11/17/2024

Iran's Foreign Minister denied a meeting with Elon Musk, calling it media fabrication and emphasizing the need for clarity from the new US administration.
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#human-rights

The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

The UN approves the first AI resolution to ensure technology benefits all nations and respects human rights.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of AI being safe, secure, and trustworthy while protecting against potential harm.

This United Nations AI official doesn't want to create an international AI agency-Here's why

AI's rapid development outpaces global adaptation efforts, with existing frameworks deemed sufficient for regulation rather than creating new international agencies.

Rethinking the UN: Reform or obsolescence?

The international community must adapt legal frameworks to address contemporary human rights challenges in Gaza.

At least 150 people killed over past week in Haiti's Port-au-Prince: UN

Haitians face severe violence and displacement, with gangs controlling Port-au-Prince's main access points, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

World must act to prevent ethnic cleansing' of Gaza, Antonio Guterres warns

UN warns of potential ethnic cleansing in Gaza amid rising civilian casualties and decreasing aid.

Six senators tell Biden administration UN cybercrime treaty must be changed

The Biden administration must address human rights and cybersecurity issues in the UN cybercrime convention to align with democratic values.

The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe

The UN approves the first AI resolution to ensure technology benefits all nations and respects human rights.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of AI being safe, secure, and trustworthy while protecting against potential harm.

This United Nations AI official doesn't want to create an international AI agency-Here's why

AI's rapid development outpaces global adaptation efforts, with existing frameworks deemed sufficient for regulation rather than creating new international agencies.

Rethinking the UN: Reform or obsolescence?

The international community must adapt legal frameworks to address contemporary human rights challenges in Gaza.

At least 150 people killed over past week in Haiti's Port-au-Prince: UN

Haitians face severe violence and displacement, with gangs controlling Port-au-Prince's main access points, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

World must act to prevent ethnic cleansing' of Gaza, Antonio Guterres warns

UN warns of potential ethnic cleansing in Gaza amid rising civilian casualties and decreasing aid.

Six senators tell Biden administration UN cybercrime treaty must be changed

The Biden administration must address human rights and cybersecurity issues in the UN cybercrime convention to align with democratic values.
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Middle East: Israeli military warns Lebanese not to go south DW 11/29/2024

Israeli military cautions Lebanese against relocating south, citing dangers amidst ongoing regional tensions. UN chief calls for ceasefire and highlights humanitarian crisis.
#gaza

The fear is unspeakable': airstrikes on northern Gaza leave hundreds of thousands with nowhere to go

The situation in northern Gaza is dire, with increasing airstrikes and a humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands.

UN says lives of staff endangered in Israeli halt of Gaza polio vaccine convoy

Israeli military actions jeopardize UN humanitarian operations in Gaza, undermining vaccination efforts and endangering lives despite prior coordination with authorities.

UNRWA: 67 Children Killed by Israeli Attacks on Average Each Day in Gaza

Israel is reportedly killing an average of 67 Palestinian children daily in Gaza, reflecting severe humanitarian issues.
The toll of violence on children in Gaza is catastrophic, with children making up 40% of the death count.

Armed looters hijack almost 100 trucks carrying aid supplies into Gaza

The recent attack on aid trucks in Gaza underscores the escalating security issues and the critical need for humanitarian assistance.

Israeli evacuation orders force displaced Gazans into ever-smaller spaces

Israeli evacuation orders in August have dramatically reduced the humanitarian zone in Gaza, aggravating the crisis for displaced Palestinians.

Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN

Record number of aid workers killed in 2023 highlights escalating violence and urgent need for enhanced protections and accountability measures.

The fear is unspeakable': airstrikes on northern Gaza leave hundreds of thousands with nowhere to go

The situation in northern Gaza is dire, with increasing airstrikes and a humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands.

UN says lives of staff endangered in Israeli halt of Gaza polio vaccine convoy

Israeli military actions jeopardize UN humanitarian operations in Gaza, undermining vaccination efforts and endangering lives despite prior coordination with authorities.

UNRWA: 67 Children Killed by Israeli Attacks on Average Each Day in Gaza

Israel is reportedly killing an average of 67 Palestinian children daily in Gaza, reflecting severe humanitarian issues.
The toll of violence on children in Gaza is catastrophic, with children making up 40% of the death count.

Armed looters hijack almost 100 trucks carrying aid supplies into Gaza

The recent attack on aid trucks in Gaza underscores the escalating security issues and the critical need for humanitarian assistance.

Israeli evacuation orders force displaced Gazans into ever-smaller spaces

Israeli evacuation orders in August have dramatically reduced the humanitarian zone in Gaza, aggravating the crisis for displaced Palestinians.

Aid worker deaths soared after Israel launched latest war on Gaza: UN

Record number of aid workers killed in 2023 highlights escalating violence and urgent need for enhanced protections and accountability measures.
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Nikki Haley Hits Back At Trump's Cabinet Ban, Says She Made Clear She Didn't Want a Job: He Can Be Shallow'

Nikki Haley clarified her lack of interest in a cabinet position under Donald Trump, emphasizing her support for him without any personal ambitions.
#humanitarian-crisis

Plight of Gaza civilians unbearable' as Israel kills over 50 in a day

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire, with extensive civilian casualties reported amid ongoing conflict and military operations.

UN calls for end of weapons supplies to Sudan's warring parties

UN warns that external weapon supplies to Sudan's conflicting forces must stop to prevent further atrocities against civilians.

Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need

Famine crisis in northern Gaza with 70% facing severe hunger
Dire living conditions in Rafah with displaced families lacking basic necessities

Plight of Gaza civilians unbearable' as Israel kills over 50 in a day

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is dire, with extensive civilian casualties reported amid ongoing conflict and military operations.

UN calls for end of weapons supplies to Sudan's warring parties

UN warns that external weapon supplies to Sudan's conflicting forces must stop to prevent further atrocities against civilians.

Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need

Famine crisis in northern Gaza with 70% facing severe hunger
Dire living conditions in Rafah with displaced families lacking basic necessities
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#ukraine-conflict

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv incensed as UN's Guterres to meet Putin' in Russia

The UN Secretary General's meeting with Putin amidst ongoing conflicts raises concerns about the UN's stance on peace.
Ukraine criticizes Guterres's potential meeting with Putin as harmful to peace efforts.

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief very concerned' about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

Concerns rise over North Korean troop deployment to Russia, possibly impacting the Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv incensed as UN's Guterres to meet Putin' in Russia

The UN Secretary General's meeting with Putin amidst ongoing conflicts raises concerns about the UN's stance on peace.
Ukraine criticizes Guterres's potential meeting with Putin as harmful to peace efforts.

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief very concerned' about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

Concerns rise over North Korean troop deployment to Russia, possibly impacting the Ukraine conflict.
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#climate-change

Head of United Nations calls global situation 'unsustainable' as annual meeting of leaders opens

Global impunity and inequality threaten sustainable world order, demanding immediate collaborative solutions to prevent escalating conflicts.

Red alert': last year was hottest on record by clear margin, says UN report

The world is close to breaching the 1.5C global heating limit
2023 was the hottest year on record by a clear margin, breaking multiple records for key climate indicators.

UN head admonishes wealthy countries for expanding fossil fuel production

Countries with the greatest capabilities should lead in phasing out fossil fuels to combat climate change.

A Trump presidency could cripple' the Paris climate agreement, warns UN chief

The US must stay in the Paris Agreement to ensure collective climate action and avoid a weakened international response.

Time to get miserable about the COP28 declaration

The UN has set out a pathway to avoiding the worst effects of climate change, but the deal falls short of the bold action needed.
COP meetings lack a real enforcement mechanism, making it challenging to ensure nations follow through on their promises.

Head of United Nations calls global situation 'unsustainable' as annual meeting of leaders opens

Global impunity and inequality threaten sustainable world order, demanding immediate collaborative solutions to prevent escalating conflicts.

Red alert': last year was hottest on record by clear margin, says UN report

The world is close to breaching the 1.5C global heating limit
2023 was the hottest year on record by a clear margin, breaking multiple records for key climate indicators.

UN head admonishes wealthy countries for expanding fossil fuel production

Countries with the greatest capabilities should lead in phasing out fossil fuels to combat climate change.

A Trump presidency could cripple' the Paris climate agreement, warns UN chief

The US must stay in the Paris Agreement to ensure collective climate action and avoid a weakened international response.

Time to get miserable about the COP28 declaration

The UN has set out a pathway to avoiding the worst effects of climate change, but the deal falls short of the bold action needed.
COP meetings lack a real enforcement mechanism, making it challenging to ensure nations follow through on their promises.
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#international-relations

The United Nations is 'terrified' of Trump, official admits in undercover video

The UN fears that a second Trump presidency could undermine international institutions and their global agendas.

The US and Israel have nothing to gain from their war on the UN

The US and Israel's long-standing disdain for the UN undermines the rules-based international order established post-World War II.

The United Nations is 'terrified' of Trump, official admits in undercover video

The UN fears that a second Trump presidency could undermine international institutions and their global agendas.

The US and Israel have nothing to gain from their war on the UN

The US and Israel's long-standing disdain for the UN undermines the rules-based international order established post-World War II.
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He's An Indicted War Criminal!' Ex-Amb Slams UN Leader On CNN For Meeting Vladimir Putin In Russia

Ambassador William Taylor criticized UN Secretary General Guterres for meeting with Putin at the BRICS summit, calling it inappropriate considering Putin's status as a war criminal.

Zelensky Warns U.N. Against Ceding to Russia's Insane' Desire for Land

Zelensky calls on the UN to prevent Russia from consolidating war gains, warning against giving Putin more space to expand.

US announces $424m in Sudan aid amid pleas to stop senseless' war

The US has pledged $424 million in aid for Sudan as the humanitarian crisis escalates due to ongoing conflict.
#artificial-intelligence

Big tech firms recklessly pursuing profits from AI, says UN head

Big tech companies are pursuing profits from AI without considering the risks
There is a need for global collaboration and regulations to ensure AI is used responsibly

UN issues AI warning and reveal dangers of lifelike deepfakes

Unchecked artificial intelligence poses serious risks to democracy and global peace, necessitating international cooperation and governance.

Big tech firms recklessly pursuing profits from AI, says UN head

Big tech companies are pursuing profits from AI without considering the risks
There is a need for global collaboration and regulations to ensure AI is used responsibly

UN issues AI warning and reveal dangers of lifelike deepfakes

Unchecked artificial intelligence poses serious risks to democracy and global peace, necessitating international cooperation and governance.
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#papua-new-guinea

Papua New Guinea tells the U.N. that a landslide buried more than 2,000 people

Papua New Guinea government seeks international help after estimating over 2,000 people buried alive in landslide.

Papua New Guinea Violence Leaves Between 20 and 50 People Dead, U.N. Official Says

Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left 20 to 50 dead, escalating community fears and prompting police intervention.

Papua New Guinea tells the U.N. that a landslide buried more than 2,000 people

Papua New Guinea government seeks international help after estimating over 2,000 people buried alive in landslide.

Papua New Guinea Violence Leaves Between 20 and 50 People Dead, U.N. Official Says

Violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea has left 20 to 50 dead, escalating community fears and prompting police intervention.
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Middle East updates: Guterres condemns killing of UN staff DW 09/12/2024

Israeli airstrikes on a UN shelter killed six UNRWA staff members, raising concerns about violations of international humanitarian law.
#uk

Crack down on racist hate speech, UN tells UK

The UN urges the UK to combat rising racist hate speech from political figures and far-right groups amid ongoing racial discrimination issues.

UN, UK push Israel on role of two-state solution to ending Gaza war

The United Nations and the United Kingdom are advocating for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Israel's rejection of a two-state solution unacceptable.

Crack down on racist hate speech, UN tells UK

The UN urges the UK to combat rising racist hate speech from political figures and far-right groups amid ongoing racial discrimination issues.

UN, UK push Israel on role of two-state solution to ending Gaza war

The United Nations and the United Kingdom are advocating for a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Israel's rejection of a two-state solution unacceptable.
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The UN finally unanimously agrees on cybercrime treaty

UN approved Russia's proposal against cyber crime despite opposition from tech companies and privacy activists.

UN adopts US-sponsored, and non-binding, AI resolution

UN adopts resolution on AI development standards
Resolution emphasizes safe, secure, trustworthy AI systems

Red Herring, Meaningful Human Control and the Autonomous Weapons Systems Debate

Call to establish rules to limit use of autonomous weapon systems
Push for new regulatory framework by UN and ICRC

Climate education: Are schools making the grade? DW 02/15/2024

Italy is the first country to make climate change education compulsory on the national curriculum, requiring 33 hours of climate change education per year.
Teachers like Monica Capo are using hands-on approaches to teach students about climate change and its impact on their futures.

A Franciscan friar has Pope Francis's ear on AI

Friar Paolo Benanti is the Vatican's expert on artificial intelligence and ethics, advising Pope Francis on the technology and connecting with Silicon Valley engineers and executives.
Benanti is part of the United Nations' Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence and leads an Italian government commission on safeguarding journalism from fake news.

Big tech firms recklessly pursuing profits from AI, says UN head

UN Secretary General warns of the risks of AI and calls for urgent action
Tech companies are pursuing profits without considering human rights and social impact
Governments and international bodies need to play a role in ensuring AI is a force for good
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