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A wave of Russian missile and drone strikes has killed dozens and injured scores of civilians in Ukraine, including pregnant women and children. The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Miroslav Jenca, has renewed the call for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy to end the devastation. The UN
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Karen DeYoung reports that despite President Donald Trump's assertions that the United States has contributed $60 million for food to Gaza, actual pledges have been half of that amount, with only a fraction of those funds disbursed. The US State Department has approved $30 million in aid to
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The post-World War II international order has been a cornerstone of global stability and cooperation, with the United Nations at its forefront. Since its founding 80 years ago, the UN has played a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security, promoting friendly relations among nations, and fostering economic growth.
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Humanitarian aid to Gaza remains severely restricted, with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reporting that delays, looting, and military operations are hindering efforts to distribute aid as starvation worsens in the region. Despite shipments continuing to arrive through Israeli checkpoints, aid trucks operated by the
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US officials visited war-torn Gaza on Friday to assess food distribution sites and develop a plan to increase aid to civilians amid growing international anger over mass starvation. The visit comes as the US and Israel face increasing isolation and a widening backlash at home, with some Republican lawmakers and
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A 15-month siege on North Darfur's capital, El Fasher, has led to catastrophic humanitarian conditions. Community-run kitchens have shut down due to food shortages and soaring prices. Widespread hunger and malnutrition have caused several deaths, and some residents have resorted to eating animal feed. In Tawila locality, humanitarian
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The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to Sahrawi refugees in Algeria through sustained funding for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), enabling the delivery of vital food assistance to over 133,000 vulnerable people each month. This multi-year partnership provides €5 million annually to address one of the
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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to spiral out of control, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. On Tuesday, a reported attack in the Kharkiv region killed five civilians and injured three, bringing to light the devastating consequences of Russia's actions. The attack on Bilenkivska Penal Colony
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Revitalizing UN peace operations requires a concerted effort from Member States, the UN Secretariat, and regional organizations. In a recent Security Council meeting, high-level UN officials and Member States emphasized the need for bold diplomacy, sustained political support, and adaptability in peace operations. The review of UN peace operations, as
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution from the People's Republic of China to deliver emergency food assistance to 320,000 people in communities devastated by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar in March this year. The funding will enable WFP to
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The ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with over 60,000 Palestinians killed and 140,000 injured. The situation has become increasingly dire, with nearly half of the dead being children and women, and the majority of the population displaced. Gaza has
