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The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution urging its 193 member nations to use all possible means to settle disputes peacefully, amid escalating conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti, and Myanmar. In an impassioned plea, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the dire need for global peace efforts, citing the
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United Nations Secretary-General emphasized the critical connection between international peace and multilateralism, highlighting the importance of peaceful dispute settlement to prevent conflicts and protect human lives. The Secretary-General stressed that the Security Council, as the centerpiece of the global architecture for peace and security, has a crucial role to play
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The US government has announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural, and Communication Organisation (UNESCO) by the end of 2026. This move comes just two years after the country rejoined the organization, following a review ordered by President Donald Trump in early February. The US
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As the world continues to grapple with the challenge of curbing climate change, two United Nations reports have revealed that the global switch to renewable energy has reached a crucial milestone. The reports, released on Tuesday, highlight a significant shift away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy sources, with
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Renewable energy has surpassed a milestone, becoming the main driver of global electricity growth. Last year, 74% of new electricity generated worldwide came from wind, solar, and other green sources, according to the UN's Seizing the Moment of Opportunity report. Solar and wind power have become even cheaper,
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The transition to clean energy has reached a critical momentum, with a record $2 trillion flowing into global clean energy last year, outpacing fossil fuels by $800 billion and increasing by almost 70 percent in a decade. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailed this development as "unstoppable," citing
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The United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural, and Communication Organization (UNESCO) by the end of 2026, marking a withdrawal that comes just two years after rejoining the agency. The decision follows a review of the country's involvement and funding
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At least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food and aid in Gaza on Sunday, marking the deadliest day for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war. The killings occurred as the Israeli military issued evacuation orders for parts of central Gaza, where many international organizations trying to
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Israeli ground troops for the first time entered areas of Deir al-Balah, a central Gaza city, where several aid groups are based, further exacerbating the ongoing conflict. The move is part of Israel's attempt to pressure Hamas to release hostages, but it has been met with criticism from
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UN Women is marking a significant milestone in Liberia, 15 years since its establishment in 2009. The organization has been actively engaged through annual programming, advocacy, and coordination with the Government to work with civil society on programs targeting gender equality and women's empowerment. Since its inception, UN
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India is gearing up for a significant month at the United Nations as Pakistan takes over as the chair of the UN Security Council for July, focusing on the Kashmir issue and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) profile. Pakistan is hosting two high-profile events, including a high-level
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Careem, a leading multi-service app in the Middle East, have partnered to launch a donation campaign across Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The initiative aims to support WFP's emergency food assistance efforts in Gaza, where nearly one in three
