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At UN, US Defends Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland
The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the recognition of a Palestinian state by numerous countries.
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Kim Jong Un Stresses Shared Bloodshed In New Year Message To Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted on Saturday how his nation and Russia had shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war, as he sent President Vladimir Putin new year's greetings.
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Unclean Water, Power Cuts In Cell: UN Expert Criticises Imran Khan's Wife's Detention Condition In Pak
United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture has criticised the detention conditions of former Pakistan Prime Minsiter's wife, Bushra Bibi Khan, stating that the conditions fall far below minimum international standards.
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"Will Not Bow Down To Any Pressure": Iran, US Spar Over Nuclear Talks At UN
The United States and Iran traded barbs at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday over conditions for reviving nuclear talks, with the US saying it remains ready for direct negotiations and Iran rejecting Washington's terms.
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Famine Over In Gaza But Food Situation Remains Critical: UN
A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Friday, but warned the food situation in the Palestinian territory remained dire.
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Displaced Gazans Face Floods Amid Heavy Rains, Supply Blockage: UN
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding of their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for Migration said on Friday.
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India Calls for 'Pragmatic' Engagement With Taliban At UN Security Council
India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a practical and balanced approach while dealing with the Taliban, saying engagement must focus on encouraging positive steps rather than relying only on punitive measures.
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Global Trade To Surpass $35 Trillion In 2025 Driven By East Asia, Africa: UN
Global trade in 2025 is set to surge past $35 trillion for the first time, but the outlook for 2026 is more subdued, the United Nations said Tuesday.
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Dreaming Of A UN Career? Apply For This Professional Programme Until December 14
UN Young Professionals Programme 2025: If you want to begin a career in global governance and international public service, the UN advises applying before the December 14, 2025 deadline.
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Without Action, AI Will Widen Gap Between World's Rich And Poor: UN Report
A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.
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UN Report Condemns Hamas Attack, Accuses Israel Of Torture As State Policy: 10 Points
The UN Committee against Torture has issued its findings on Israel and three other nations - Albania, Argentina, and Bahrain - and raised concerns on each country's implementation of the Convention against torture and degrading treatment.
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UN Warns Of "Far Reaching Consequences" Over Pak's Constitutional Amendments
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday that Pakistan's "hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence".
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Explainer: How Will Next UN Chief Be Chosen And Who Wants The Job?
A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.
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UN Begins Process To Elect Next Secretary-General
The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term starting in 2027.
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In 2024, One Woman Killed By Someone Close To Her Every 10 Minutes: Report
Every 10 minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations said Monday as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide.
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At UN, US Defends Israel's Recognition Of Somaliland
The United States defended Israel's right to recognize the breakaway territory of Somaliland at the United Nations on Monday, comparing it to the recognition of a Palestinian state by numerous countries.
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Kim Jong Un Stresses Shared Bloodshed In New Year Message To Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted on Saturday how his nation and Russia had shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war, as he sent President Vladimir Putin new year's greetings.
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Unclean Water, Power Cuts In Cell: UN Expert Criticises Imran Khan's Wife's Detention Condition In Pak
United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture has criticised the detention conditions of former Pakistan Prime Minsiter's wife, Bushra Bibi Khan, stating that the conditions fall far below minimum international standards.
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"Will Not Bow Down To Any Pressure": Iran, US Spar Over Nuclear Talks At UN
The United States and Iran traded barbs at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday over conditions for reviving nuclear talks, with the US saying it remains ready for direct negotiations and Iran rejecting Washington's terms.
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Famine Over In Gaza But Food Situation Remains Critical: UN
A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Friday, but warned the food situation in the Palestinian territory remained dire.
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Displaced Gazans Face Floods Amid Heavy Rains, Supply Blockage: UN
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding of their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for Migration said on Friday.
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India Calls for 'Pragmatic' Engagement With Taliban At UN Security Council
India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a practical and balanced approach while dealing with the Taliban, saying engagement must focus on encouraging positive steps rather than relying only on punitive measures.
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Global Trade To Surpass $35 Trillion In 2025 Driven By East Asia, Africa: UN
Global trade in 2025 is set to surge past $35 trillion for the first time, but the outlook for 2026 is more subdued, the United Nations said Tuesday.
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Dreaming Of A UN Career? Apply For This Professional Programme Until December 14
UN Young Professionals Programme 2025: If you want to begin a career in global governance and international public service, the UN advises applying before the December 14, 2025 deadline.
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Without Action, AI Will Widen Gap Between World's Rich And Poor: UN Report
A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use its power to help close gaps in access to basic needs, as well as such advanced know-how.
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UN Report Condemns Hamas Attack, Accuses Israel Of Torture As State Policy: 10 Points
The UN Committee against Torture has issued its findings on Israel and three other nations - Albania, Argentina, and Bahrain - and raised concerns on each country's implementation of the Convention against torture and degrading treatment.
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UN Warns Of "Far Reaching Consequences" Over Pak's Constitutional Amendments
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Friday that Pakistan's "hastily adopted constitutional amendments seriously undermine judicial independence".
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Explainer: How Will Next UN Chief Be Chosen And Who Wants The Job?
A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected next year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.
-
UN Begins Process To Elect Next Secretary-General
The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states were invited to send nominations to replace Antonio Guterres for the term starting in 2027.
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In 2024, One Woman Killed By Someone Close To Her Every 10 Minutes: Report
Every 10 minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations said Monday as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide.
