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The rise of generative artificial intelligence and widespread digitalisation threatens to displace both men and women from jobs, with women likely to experience a significantly higher rate of impact, exacerbating existing gender inequalities in the workplace. According to a United Nations policy update, 27.6% of jobs held by women
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The Irish Sunday Mirror has obtained information from UN sources indicating that the UNIFIL peace mission to Lebanon, which includes hundreds of Irish soldiers, may be saved from its planned end in early 2027. Diplomats believe that there is still time to persuade America to continue the mission, which has
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The United Nations celebrated 80 years since its founding with a photography exhibition and a round table discussion in Libya. The exhibition, titled "Building Our Future Together," highlights the UN's partnership with the people of Libya in advancing peace, stability, and sustainable development. The event was
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Representatives of the United Nations in Libya, joined by Libyan ministers and officials, ambassadors, members of the public, and Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh, celebrated the UN Day and opened a photography exhibition, entitled "Building Our Future Together", at Eskandar Arts House. The exhibition marks
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Four Chinese villages, Huanggang, Jikayi, Donluo, and Digang, have been recognized as among the "Top Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The announcement was made at the UN Tourism Awards ceremony in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. This brings the total
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The 2015 nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran has officially ended, marking a significant shift in the country's nuclear program. According to Iran's foreign ministry, the expiration of the deal renders all restrictions on its nuclear activities null and void. Despite this, Tehran reiterated its
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The landmark 2015 deal between Iran and world powers, which placed restrictions on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, has expired. The expiration of the deal follows years of tensions and disputes between Iran and the US, with Washington having unilaterally withdrawn from the pact in
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The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels raided a UN facility in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, but all staff were reported to be safe, according to a UN official. The raid, which is the latest in a series of attacks on international organizations working in rebel-held areas, has forced the
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Iran has formally announced that it is no longer bound by the restrictions under the 2015 nuclear agreement, marking the end of limitations on its nuclear program. The 10-year deal officially expired on October 18, despite this, Iran reiterated its commitment to diplomacy and peaceful nuclear use. The country declared
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The United Nations faces a critical financial situation, as Secretary-General Antèþnio Guterres warned of a "race to bankruptcy" if member states do not pay their dues in full and on time. The UN's sharply reduced 2026 budget, $3.238 billion, is a significant drop from previous
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The United Nations Security Council has renewed its sanctions regime on Haiti, deciding to apply travel-ban, asset-freeze, and arms-embargo measures to individuals and entities destabilizing the country through illicit exploitation or trade of natural resources. The Council's decision comes as Haiti grapples with a gang crisis, with unprecedented
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The United Kingdom has reinforced its stance on addressing insecurity in Haiti, with Minister Counsellor Jennifer MacNaughtan delivering a statement at the United Nations Security Council. MacNaughtan emphasized the significance of U.N. sanctions in maintaining pressure on those destabilizing Haiti and alleviating the suffering of its people. The UK
