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UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
World
January 22, 2025
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
CNN — International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of…
Egypt denounces Israeli assaults on Gaza’s healthcare system, demands accountability at UN
Egypt
January 5, 2025
Egypt denounces Israeli assaults on Gaza’s healthcare system, demands accountability at UN
NEW YORK, Jan 3 (MENA) – Israel targeted civilians in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 45,000 Palestinians, 70 percent…
Drone strikes UN vehicle on way to inspect Ukrainian nuclear plant
World
December 11, 2024
Drone strikes UN vehicle on way to inspect Ukrainian nuclear plant
CNN — An armored vehicle belonging to the UN’s atomic watchdog was hit by a drone strike on its way…
The UN climate summit ended in bitterness and accusations of betrayal. Now fears are growing for its future
Environment
November 27, 2024
The UN climate summit ended in bitterness and accusations of betrayal. Now fears are growing for its future
CNN — This year’s UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan kicked off with a fulsome celebration of fossil fuels, praised…
Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
Middle East
November 26, 2024
Why an 18-year-old UN resolution is critical to ending the Lebanon-Israel war
CNN — With a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire on the horizon, an 18-year-old United Nations resolution has resurfaced as a blueprint for…
US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages
Middle East
November 21, 2024
US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages
CNN — The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent…
Iran is increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
Middle East
November 20, 2024
Iran is increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
AP — Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium…
Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball
World
November 16, 2024
Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball
CNN — From the moment the US election results rolled in, climate leaders knew Donald Trump would be a blow…
World lacks peace, in dire need of Boutros-Ghali preventive diplomacy: says deputy FM
Egypt
November 15, 2024
World lacks peace, in dire need of Boutros-Ghali preventive diplomacy: says deputy FM
CAIRO, Nov 14 (MENA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Abu Bakr Hefny said Thursday the world today lacks peace more than…
UN decries the situation in northern Gaza as ‘catastrophic’
Middle East
November 14, 2024
UN decries the situation in northern Gaza as ‘catastrophic’
The spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Louise Wateridge, described the situation in…