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Statehood Gains Support Abroad, But Remains A Distant Dream For Palestinians
Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognise a Palestinian state won't bring one about anytime soon, though they could further isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' negotiating position over the long term.
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Thailand-Cambodia Clash: Deaths Reach 32, UN Holds Closed-Door Meet
The council did not issue a statement but a council diplomat said all 15 members called on the parties to deescalate, show restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully.
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How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
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"Urgent And Existential": UN Court's Landmark Judgement On Climate Change Threat
The United Nations's top court announced Wednesday that if countries fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, they could be in violation of international law.
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"Not In National Interest": US Leaves UN Cultural Body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
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UN Security Council Likely To Vote Today On Gaza Action
The ten elected members of the U.N. Security Council have asked for the 15-member body to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution that demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties," said diplomats.
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Why India Picked These 33 Countries For Global Anti-Terror Outreach
A massive diplomatic initiative by India to reach out to nearly three dozen countries with a message against terrorism in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack begins today.
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Who Is Masood Azhar, Terrorist Whose Family Members Died In Op Sindoor
India's overnight strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur killed 10 members of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar's family, news agency PTI has reported.
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"Pak Thought They Had Advantage But...": Shashi Tharoor Decodes UN Talks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat who has served at the United Nations, has pointed out the "sad reality" of Security Council consultations after its members met last night to discuss the India-Pakistan tensions and Pahalgam attack.
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'LeT Involved?': UN Security Council Blasts Pakistan Over Pahalgam
Pakistan faced tough questions at the United Nations Security Council after it pressed for closed-door consultations over tensions with India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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India Dials Non-Permanent Members Of UN Security Council On Pahalgam Attack
In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, India has reached out to its counterparts from eight non-permanent member nations of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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New Zealand Supports India's Bid For Permanent Seat At UN Security Council
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday backed New Delhi's bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
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UN Crew Member Killed In Attack On Helicopter In South Sudan
A United Nations helicopter was attacked and a crew member killed in South Sudan while attempting to rescue soldiers on Friday, in an incident described as a possible war crime.
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"Hindus Subject To Violent Mob Attacks": UN Body's Report On Bangladesh Violence
A UN report into the violence in Bangladesh in mid-2024 - student protests over job quotas forced PM Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee Dhaka (to India) - has said Hindus were among members of minority communities "subject to violent attacks by mobs".
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Statehood Gains Support Abroad, But Remains A Distant Dream For Palestinians
Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognise a Palestinian state won't bring one about anytime soon, though they could further isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' negotiating position over the long term.
-
Thailand-Cambodia Clash: Deaths Reach 32, UN Holds Closed-Door Meet
The council did not issue a statement but a council diplomat said all 15 members called on the parties to deescalate, show restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully.
-
How Many Countries Recognise Palestine As A State?
Several tallies are circulating regarding the countries that recognise the State of Palestine. Here is a recap of how AFP came to its own count, identifying at least 142 states among the 193 United Nations members.
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What To Know About The US Decision To Leave UNESCO, Why It Matters
With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the UN cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group.
-
"Urgent And Existential": UN Court's Landmark Judgement On Climate Change Threat
The United Nations's top court announced Wednesday that if countries fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, they could be in violation of international law.
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"Not In National Interest": US Leaves UN Cultural Body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
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UN Security Council Likely To Vote Today On Gaza Action
The ten elected members of the U.N. Security Council have asked for the 15-member body to vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution that demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties," said diplomats.
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Why India Picked These 33 Countries For Global Anti-Terror Outreach
A massive diplomatic initiative by India to reach out to nearly three dozen countries with a message against terrorism in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack begins today.
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Who Is Masood Azhar, Terrorist Whose Family Members Died In Op Sindoor
India's overnight strike in Pakistan's Bahawalpur killed 10 members of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar's family, news agency PTI has reported.
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"Pak Thought They Had Advantage But...": Shashi Tharoor Decodes UN Talks
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, a former diplomat who has served at the United Nations, has pointed out the "sad reality" of Security Council consultations after its members met last night to discuss the India-Pakistan tensions and Pahalgam attack.
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'LeT Involved?': UN Security Council Blasts Pakistan Over Pahalgam
Pakistan faced tough questions at the United Nations Security Council after it pressed for closed-door consultations over tensions with India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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India Dials Non-Permanent Members Of UN Security Council On Pahalgam Attack
In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives, India has reached out to its counterparts from eight non-permanent member nations of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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New Zealand Supports India's Bid For Permanent Seat At UN Security Council
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday backed New Delhi's bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
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UN Crew Member Killed In Attack On Helicopter In South Sudan
A United Nations helicopter was attacked and a crew member killed in South Sudan while attempting to rescue soldiers on Friday, in an incident described as a possible war crime.
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"Hindus Subject To Violent Mob Attacks": UN Body's Report On Bangladesh Violence
A UN report into the violence in Bangladesh in mid-2024 - student protests over job quotas forced PM Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee Dhaka (to India) - has said Hindus were among members of minority communities "subject to violent attacks by mobs".
