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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
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Over 100 aid groups call for Israel to stop starving Gazans; UN chief hits out at 'horror show' as 80 children die of hunger

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN, aid groups slam US-Israel-backed initiative after deadly rush in Gaza

UN describes the aid distribution incident in Gaza as heartbreaking, emphasizing the need for safe and principled humanitarian aid delivery.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
World news

Over 100 aid groups call for Israel to stop starving Gazans; UN chief hits out at 'horror show' as 80 children die of hunger

US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN, aid groups slam US-Israel-backed initiative after deadly rush in Gaza

UN describes the aid distribution incident in Gaza as heartbreaking, emphasizing the need for safe and principled humanitarian aid delivery.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

War crimes likely committed by both sides in Syria coastal violence: UN

UN investigators found that war crimes likely occurred in Syria's coastal areas during March's sectarian violence, resulting in nearly 1,400 civilian deaths.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, emphasizing commitments from the Palestinian Authority and aiming for a two-state solution.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Palestinian foreign minister demands action to end Israel's Gaza genocide

The international community must take action against Israeli actions in Gaza, which are labeled as genocide by the Palestinian foreign affairs minister.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Plastic credits: A false solution' or the answer to global plastic waste?

Global negotiations for a treaty to control plastic pollution face challenges, particularly from petrostates, with only 9% of plastic currently being recycled.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Conserve marine migratory species to protect ecological links between land and sea

During the third United Nations Ocean Conference in June, member states committed to reducing the flow of pollutants from rivers to oceans. However, critical discussions overlooked the interconnectedness of land and sea, particularly through the migratory pathways of fish, birds, and marine mammals.
Environment
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

France to recognise Palestinian state at UN general assembly, Macron says

France will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, aiming to promote peace in the region.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UN World Court declares countries must curb emissions

"The consequences of climate change are severe and far-reaching and constitute an urgent and existential threat. Action must be taken to ameliorate that threat."
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN talks with Cypriot leaders fail to reach deal on new border crossings

Negotiations to reunite Cyprus have been stalled since 2017, with leaders facing challenges in reaching agreements on critical border crossings.
fromwww.dw.com
1 year ago

What does the International Court of Justice do? DW 04/07/2024

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, as stated in Chapter XIV, Article 92 of the UN Charter, binding the 193 member states to comply with its decisions.
US politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

'Let's put this to bed - trans 'social contagion' theory is dangerous nonsense'

Despite a tower of evidence refuting the theory so massive it would give the Burj Khalifa a run for its money, the ridiculous idea that gender dysphoria is somehow transmissible through societal pressure has been included in a draft report from the UN's human rights office.
LGBT
Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

Without science, there can be no development

The UN conference failed to secure necessary funding for essential global development initiatives, particularly in education and health.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Ex-UN Special Rapporteur: Francesca Albanese Deserves Nobel Prize, Not Sanctions

Albanese's critiques of Israel have led to sanctions by U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, claiming her actions support terrorism and antisemitism.
US politics
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

A United Nations research institute created an AI refugee avatar | TechCrunch

Two AI avatars have been created to educate users about refugee issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Haiti death toll hits nearly 5,000 in nine months as gang violence spreads

The United Nations has appealed to the international community to bolster its support for Haiti after a report revealed that gang violence has claimed 4,864 lives from October to June.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The UN is our best defence against a third world war. As Trump wields the axe, who will fight to save it? | Simon Tisdall

US funding cuts threaten the UN's ability to function and maintain international order.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

UN Expert Exposes Dozens of Companies Complicit in Israel's Genocide, Apartheid in Palestine

Francesca Albanese's report names over 60 companies complicit in Israel's apartheid and genocide against Palestinians.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pakistan takes on presidency of UN Security Council DW 07/01/2025

Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council amid heightened global tensions and conflicts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

UN aid summit in Seville calls for concrete action against global development cuts

King Felipe VI emphasized the need for a new roadmap focusing on concrete, achievable results amidst funding cuts, particularly from nations increasing defense spending over aid.
World news
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Spain

Over 50 world leaders gather in Seville to address urgent global issues including hunger, climate change, and healthcare amid significant funding cuts.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

UN chief warns US attack on Iran risks conflict 'could rapidly get out of control' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Guterres expresses grave concern over U.S. attacks on Iran, citing risks of chaos and the need for diplomatic solutions.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France as U.S. government scientists stay away

World leaders emphasize the urgent need for actions to combat ocean health issues.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Dozens of bodies found in militia-run sites in Libya's Tripoli; UN alarmed

The UN's rights chief calls for accountability after bodies discovered in militia-held areas of Tripoli, highlighting severe human rights violations.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Private Sean Rooney's mother to sue UN over his death in Lebanon

The mother of the Irish soldier killed in Lebanon has permission to sue the UN.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Israel denies firing on civilians near Gaza aid distribution site

The Israeli military said it fired 'near a few individual suspects' who left the designated route, approaching its forces and ignoring warning shots.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan placed on leave amid sexual misconduct investigation

Karim Khan has stepped aside amid sexual misconduct allegations as the ICC faces pressure and a U.N. investigation concludes.
#humanitarian-aid
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

U.S. presses reluctant U.N., allies to support Israel's Gaza aid plan

The Trump administration urges support for a controlled humanitarian plan for Gaza, facing significant opposition from the UN and aid organizations.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Senate Republicans push to defund entities that grant Palestinian Liberation Organization special privileges

The new bill seeks to cut funding to international organizations that grant privileges to the Palestinian Liberation Organization beyond observer status.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Guterres warns India, Pakistan against 'tragic consequences' DW 04/30/2025

UN Secretary-General Guterres stresses the need for de-escalation between India and Pakistan to avoid potential catastrophic confrontations.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

UN agencies, led by the World Food Programme, face significant job cuts due to funding reductions, primarily from US sources, affecting global humanitarian aid efforts.
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