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Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has warned that the rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) sector must prioritize sustainable energy to power its massive data centers. A typical AI data center uses as much electricity as 100,000 regular homes, and the largest data centers will soon use
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The dire situation in Gaza is worsening, with at least 101 people, including 80 children, dying from hunger in recent weeks. The Israel-Gaza conflict has led to a catastrophic food shortage, with malnourished children arriving at hospitals "just skin and bones" and their mothers unable to produce milk
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The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has faced criticism from Greece over its stance on the Cyprus issue. During a UN Security Council briefing, Greece's Deputy Permanent Representative, Ioannis Stamatekos, emphasized the need for strict compliance with Security Council Resolutions 541 and 550, which condemn the unilateral declaration
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The United States has issued a statement at the United Nations, reiterating its support for the contributions of regional and sub-regional organizations, including the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to maintaining international peace and security. The statement highlights the importance of cooperation between the UN and regional organizations in areas
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As the Gaza Strip grapples with a severe hunger crisis, ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled, with the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff accusing Hamas of not acting in good faith. With over 100 human rights and aid organizations condemning Israel's "total siege,"
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China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to jointly safeguard international peace and security. This stance was reiterated by a senior Chinese official during a meeting of the UN, where he emphasized the importance of respecting sovereignty, adhering to a common, comprehensive,
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Vietnam has reasserted its commitment to multilateralism and collective action under the United Nations leadership, emphasizing the importance of adhering to international law and the UN Charter. This statement was made by Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the UN, during the High-Level Open Debate on
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The United Nations is intensifying its partnership with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to tackle some of the world's most complex conflicts, including those in Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. In a briefing to the Security Council, Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, emphasized the
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The United Nations and other international aid agencies have resumed the distribution of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, following the collection of over 100 trucks of aid from Israeli facilities. However, Israel's COGAT agency warned that over 800 aid trucks still await pickup, highlighting the immense needs
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Assistant UN Secretary-General for the Middle East Khaled Khiari underscored the importance of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in promoting peace, upholding international law, and delivering durable solutions to crises globally. The OIC's weight in conflict-affected situations, Khiari said, is considerable, and its partnership with the UN
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The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has emphasized the importance of the UN Charter's tools for conflict resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. He highlighted the need for these tools in the face of escalating tensions, violations of international law, and humanitarian crises around the world. The Secretary-General
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The United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by the end of 2026. The move comes two years after the country rejoined the cultural agency under the Biden administration. The U.S. government cited concerns over UNESCO's
