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The United Nations has again called for freedom of movement for its peacekeepers in Lebanon…
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The United Nations has again called for freedom of movement for its peacekeepers in Lebanon who continue to closely monitor developments in the south of the country, including in the wake of the recent provisional agreement signed by the United States and Iran.
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Libya has been mired in political dysfunction since the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011, which shattered State institutions and triggered recurring struggles over legitimacy and power.
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The Security Council is in session for an open briefing on Gaza, convened at the request of its 10 elected members amid concern that the territory’s humanitarian crisis is being overshadowed by wider regional developments. The meeting takes place under a ceasefire that has existed in name since October 2025 – but under nearly 1,000 […]
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The United Nations has again called for freedom of movement for its peacekeepers in Lebanon who continue to closely monitor developments in the south of the country, including in the…
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Libya has been mired in political dysfunction since the collapse of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime in 2011, which shattered State institutions and triggered recurring struggles over legitimacy and power.
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The Security Council is in session for an open briefing on Gaza, convened at the request of its 10 elected members amid concern that the territory’s humanitarian crisis is being…
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Two United Nations agencies have together welcomed more than $1 billion in assistance from the United States to support their operations targeting millions of children and hungry families in more…
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The UN’s top human rights official has issued an urgent warning that an imminent offensive against El Obeid, the capital of Sudan’s North Kordofan state, carries the risk of serious…
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World News in Brief: Europe warming twice as fast, acute hunger in Lebanon, peacekeepers deployed in Congo
New data shows record heatwaves from the Mediterranean to the Arctic last year, with glaciers shrinking and snow cover declining, according to the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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UN80 Initiative: Real progress made on tackling complex issues facing the UN system
A new guide to the UN80 Initiative, released on Wednesday, provides an overview of the progress being made so far on this ambitious, wide-ranging reform effort.
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Freedom, humanity and justice: The enduring legacy of jazz
Jazz music can bring people together and promote freedom, humanity and love according to a contemporary musician practicing his art in New York City.
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AI in advertising risks fuelling misinformation crisis, UN warns
With spending on advertising topping $1 trillion a year worldwide, the United Nations on Wednesday highlighted the untapped power of major brands to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence, warning that a failure to act could deepen a global information integrity crisis.
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To Salvage the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Work within Its Limits
To Salvage the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Work within Its Limits glenssen Wed, 04/29/2026 – 15:12 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List A resident walks while covering her nose to protect against the smell rising from a building containing homes […]
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UN rights chief warns of escalating crackdown in Iran amid conflict
The UN’s top human rights official warned on Wednesday that Iranians’ rights are being eroded in “harsh and brutal ways,” citing a surge in executions, mass arrests and alleged abuses amid a widening crackdown on dissent during the ongoing conflict.
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Iran crisis shows fossil fuels-based energy system ‘is inherently volatile and unstable’
Senior UN climate leaders are getting behind countries mobilising this week for a transition away from fossil fuels at a groundbreaking event in Colombia.
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Over half of South Sudan’s population faces acute hunger crisis
Conflict and displacement are intensifying South Sudan’s hunger crisis, with 7.8 million people facing high levels of acute food insecurity while 2.2 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition, according to a joint statement on Tuesday from UN agencies.
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Iran Crisis Monitor #3
Iran Crisis Monitor #3 eschelhaas Wed, 04/29/2026 – 10:00 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List The Epaminondas ship is seen during seizure by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, in this image […]
The Double Dividend: Eight Reasons Why the World Cannot Afford to Keep Choosing Bombs Over a Liveable Planet
Celebrating Feminists’ Voices, Inspiring Global Peace Back to all news Long read #Environment The Double Dividend: Eight Reasons Why the World Cannot Afford to Keep Choosing Bombs Over a Liveable Planet As the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is underway in Santa Marta, Colombia, calls for climate action have never been more […]