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40 nations call on Israel to lift ‘punitive’ sanctions on Palestinians
Some 40 countries on Monday called on Israel to lift sanctions it imposed on the Palestinian Authority earlier this month over its push to get the ... Middle East -
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy wants to visit UN on Russian invasion’s anniversary
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to visit the United Nations to address a high-level meeting of the 193-member General Assembly on the ... World News -
UAE names climate change envoy, ADNOC CEO Sultan al-Jaber President of COP28 in Dubai
The UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Dr. Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber has been named the ... Gulf -
UN temporarily halts some ‘time-critical’ programs in Afghanistan after ban on women
The United Nations said on Wednesday that some “time-critical” programs in Afghanistan have temporarily stopped and warned many other activities will ... World News -
Taliban order NGOs to ban female employees from coming to work
Afghanistan’s Taliban-run administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGO) to stop female employees from ... World News -
Ukrainians suffer in cold, darkness as President Zelenskyy asks UN to punish Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the United Nations Security Council to act against Russia over air strikes on civilian infrastructure ... World News -
World population crosses 8 billion, UN warns of hardship from climate change
The world population surged past 8 billion people on Tuesday, the United Nations said, warning that more hardship is in store for regions already ... World News -
Human development set back five years by COVID-19, other crises: UN
The COVID-19 pandemic, compounded with other crises, has pushed a global development metric back to its 2016 level, according to a UN report published ... Coronavirus -
Sri Lanka bill to trim president’s powers likely to become law soon: Minister
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Monday a constitutional amendment bill trimming presidential powers is expected to become law in a ... World News -
Myanmar military junta chief makes another visit to Russia
Myanmar’s junta leader was on a visit to Russia on Monday, his second trip there in less than two months, as Myanmar’s ruling military tries to shore ... World News -
UN split over ban on Taliban officials’ travel
Members of the United Nations Security Council remained divided Monday over whether to exempt some of Afghanistan’s Taliban officials from a travel ... World News -
UN wants Syria talks to be insulated from Ukraine war
The UN is calling for a “firewall” around the Syria process, after diplomatic talks for the conflict-torn country were postponed over Russian demands ... Middle East -
Protesters in Sudan rally against military on uprising anniversary
Large crowds of protesters in Sudan faced tear gas and a communications blackout on Thursday as they staged a major round of rallies against the ... Middle East -
Migrants requiring resettlement set to soar: UN
Only a fraction of refugees in need of resettlement to a third country are offered a spot, and the UN warned Tuesday that the needs are expected to ... World News -
Miners rescued after being trapped underground in east Ukraine: Separatists
Seventy-seven miners were rescued on Saturday after being trapped underground during a power outage and shelling of territory controlled by ... World News -
Hunger crisis could swell already record global displacement: UN
Russia's war in Ukraine has pushed global displacement numbers above 100 million for the first time, and the UN warned Thursday the resulting hunger ... World News -
Ukraine war ‘will have no winner,’ UN says on 100th day of fight
The United Nations said Friday there would be no victor from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the conflict entered its 100th day and Moscow’s forces ... World News -
The world isn’t spending enough to prevent disasters: UN official
Nations are spending too little to prevent disasters in the face of rising global calamities from the floods in South Africa to a record-breaking ... World News -
UN Security Council members fail to agree on Myanmar text
The UN Security Council failed Friday to agree on a statement aimed at pushing Myanmar's junta to take steps toward a peaceful solution to the ... World News -
UN chief issues call for ‘inclusive government’ after Lebanon vote
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Lebanon to form an “inclusive government” to tackle the country's economic crisis, after elections ... Middle East -
Iran will seek to manipulate UN visit: Human rights groups
Human rights groups on Friday warned Tehran will try to use an upcoming visit to Iran by a UN expert in order to avoid accountability.Alena Douhan, ... Middle East -
UN ‘deeply concerned’ by violence in Israel, Palestine territories
The United Nations voiced “deep concern” at the escalating violence between Israel and the Palestinians, as clashes erupted Friday again at ... Middle East -
Ukraine President Zelenskyy says he will address UN Security Council
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would address the UN Security Council on Tuesday and predicted further, worse instances of mass ... World News -
Pakistan suggests China, Muslim states mediate in Ukraine crisis
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday suggested that close ally China and Muslim countries mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and try to ... World News -
UN war crimes experts urge US investigation into Syria airstrike civilian deaths
The UN Commission of Inquiry reiterated a “recommendation to the United States and all parties to conduct credible, independent and impartial ... Middle East -
UAE calls on parties in Ukraine-Russia conflict to avoid targeting civilians
The United Arab Emirates has implored parties in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia to ensure civilian targets such as schools and hospitals are ... World News -
Ukraine says more than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians killed during Russian invasion
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has killed more than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians and destroyed hundreds of structures including transport facilities, ... World News -
At least 240 civilian casualties, 64 deaths in Ukraine: UN
At least 64 civilians have been killed and more than 160,000 are on the move after Russian troops entered Ukraine this week, a United Nations relief ... World News -
WHO asks richer countries to pay $16 bln for COVID-19 pandemic plan
The World Health Organization is calling on wealthier nations to donate $16 billion to a program aimed at providing access to COVID-19 vaccines, ... Coronavirus -
North Korea seeks to produce fissile material for nukes, say UN experts
North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs including its capability to produce nuclear fissile materials in ... World News