Peace and Security
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Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog
The head of the UN-backed nuclear watchdog has raised fresh concerns over Iran’s failure to fully cooperate with inspections, warning…
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Central Africa at a crossroads amid rising tensions and instability
Despite its wealth of natural resources and potential, Central Africa continues to face serious challenges, from political instability to growing…
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Gaza: Women and girls struggle to manage their periods amid crisis
Whether it’s their first time or a routine part of their life, menstruation has become a nightmare for women and…
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Five humanitarians killed in ‘horrendous’ attack on aid convoy in Sudan
An aid convoy carrying life-saving assistance for the famine-affected area of North Darfur, Sudan, was attacked on Monday night, killing…
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Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected on Tuesday to serve as non-permanent members…
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Gaza: UN rights chief condemns new killings around private aid hub
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned new reports that dozens more Gazans were killed early Tuesday “trying to access…
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World News in Brief: Guterres condemns antisemitic attacks, ILO to debate pros and cons of working online, Sudan, Ukraine updates
The UN Secretary-General on Monday reinforced his stand against all acts of antisemitism following the horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado,…
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Frontline Ukrainian families face perilous task of farming mined fields
As Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet for a second round of preliminary peace talks in Turkïye on Monday, rural communities faced…
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Gaza: UN agencies call for aid ‘surge’ as Israeli distribution plan begins
As a controversial United States and Israel-backed aid distribution plan gets underway in Gaza, the UN called on Tuesday for…
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UN rights chief calls for end to daily killings in Ukraine after deadly weekend attacks
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an immediate end to the daily killings and destruction across…
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