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As the international community marks over 12 years of conflict in Yemen, the war-torn country remains one of the world's most food-insecure nations, with 17 million citizens going hungry. Speaking to the Security Council, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg expressed concern over the latest clashes between
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In a statement on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, observed on 19 August, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the critical role of humanitarian workers in responding to conflicts and disasters, while also emphasizing the urgent need for their protection and respect. Despite being the last lifeline for over 300
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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to deepen, with over 700 Palestinians killed and 5,888 injured in their search for aid since July 27, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. This dire situation has prompted a joint statement from 27 nations, including 20 European countries, Australia, Canada, and Japan,
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As the international community teeters on the edge of reimposing economic sanctions on Iran, the country's Ministry of Intelligence has sounded a stark warning to major companies, firms, and ministries to prepare for unprecedented economic disruptions. The intelligence report emphasizes that the snap-back UN sanctions will significantly impact
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The United Nations has condemned a deadly attack on a displacement camp in Sudan's North Darfur, which killed at least 40 civilians, warning that the regional capital El Fasher is now under a siege that has cut off aid. The UN attributed the attack to the paramilitary Rapid
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The Ministry of National Defence in Vietnam has received a package of materials and equipment from the Australian Department of Defence to support the country's peacekeeping operations in Vietnam. The handover ceremony was co-chaired by Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Hugh
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Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) have received UN service medals in recognition of their role in protecting civilians and strengthening stability. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 12, at Bossembele Base Camp in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, acknowledged
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British and French leaders are working on a plan for a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force to secure Gaza once Israel withdraws its forces. This development comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to intensify the military assault on Gaza to reclaim control of the territory. However, Downing Street
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The European Union, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) have launched a four-year initiative to support governments and communities in the Caribbean region to prepare for and recover from disasters. The European Union Caribbean Resilient Programme (EU-CA-RES) is backed by
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The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has warned Israel that the United Nations has "credible information" of sexual violence and other violations by Israeli forces against detained Palestinians. This warning comes after Guterres expressed his "grave concern" about reported violations against Palestinians by Israeli military and security
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According to the health authorities in Gaza, five people have died in the past 24 hours due to malnutrition and starvation, bringing the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 227. This alarming situation has been ongoing since October 2023, with 103 children losing their lives to malnutrition. The World Food
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians remain trapped under siege in Gaza, with limited access to basic necessities like food, clean water, and medical care. The situation has been exacerbated by Israel's plan to militarily occupy Gaza City, approved by the security cabinet, which has drawn furious condemnation from
