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China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang, condemned the recent Israeli military strikes in Syria during an emergency meeting of the Security Council. Geng Shuang emphasized that Israel's actions seriously violate international law, infringe on Syria's sovereignty, and pose new challenges
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The Santiago network, established in 2019, is a UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) initiative focused on averting, minimizing, and addressing loss and damage associated with climate change. The network will be co-hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the United Nations Office for Disaster
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Panic and desperation are unfolding in parts of eastern Punjab state as lethal cloudbursts and flash floods, coupled with rising rivers and forecasts of further downpours, have entailed a catastrophic humanitarian situation in the country. The unfolding crisis, characterized by fragile rural homes collapsing and transport links severed, has revived
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Violence continues to plague the Druze-majority area of Suweida, Syria, with reports of hundreds of deaths and thousands displaced. The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the violence against civilians, arbitrary killings, and acts that fuel sectarian tensions. The Secretary-General has called for an immediate de-escalation of violence, urgent measures
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As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, the United Nations is urging Israel to lift restrictions on aid operations in the Strip, allowing UN-led delivery mechanisms to resume, and stressing the urgent need for both the release of hostages and a ceasefire. The crisis has resulted in the deaths of
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Seabed mapping plays a vital role in enabling ocean action, providing foundational data for various marine activities, including navigation, sustainable development, and environmental protection. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) recognizes this importance, highlighting the significance of seabed mapping in its latest news release. On World Hydrography Day, celebrated on 21
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In the past three months, a staggering 714,000 people have been forced to move out of their homes in Gaza, leaving families separated and local support systems dismantled. Women and girls are bearing the brunt of this crisis, facing severe psychological trauma, lack of privacy and security, and increased
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed alarm at the escalating violence in Sweida, a predominantly Druze city in southern Syria, where more than 200 people have reportedly been killed. The Secretary-General also condemned Israel's airstrikes on the city, as well as on pro-government forces and the defense ministry
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At least 20 Palestinians have been killed, mostly from being trampled, at a food distribution centre run by an Israel-backed American organisation in the Gaza Strip. Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least 41 others, including 11 children, according to hospital officials. The tragic events unfold amidst a catastrophic
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The United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has expressed alarm at Israel's refusal to renew visas for the heads of at least three UN agencies in Gaza, citing their work in protecting Palestinian civilians in the war-torn territory. The UN agencies affected are the Office for the Coordination
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Thousands of families have been forced to flee their homes in Sweida, Syria, due to sectarian violence and armed clashes between government forces, Druze militias, and Bedouin tribal fighters. The crisis has left nearly 2,000 families without a stable place to live, with many unable to return home due
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The European Union's External Action Service has emphasized the importance of international partnerships in addressing the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including climate change, sustainable development, and economic resilience. Through the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States (ABAS), the EU aims
