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Violent unrest continues to ravage the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, with at least 30 reported deaths and hundreds injured. The conflict escalated between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias, prompting the interim government to deploy security forces, which led to clashes with local armed militia. Israel's
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Senator Christopher Coons (D-Del.) questioned U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations nominee Mike Waltz regarding his handling of sensitive military information during a confirmation hearing. Waltz has been accused of leaking sensitive information via a Signal group chat, which included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President J.D.
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At a Senate confirmation hearing to become the ambassador to the United Nations, former National Security Adviser Michael Waltz defended his use of the encrypted Signal app in a sensitive group chat about military strikes on Yemen. Despite facing criticism from lawmakers, including Senator Cory Booker, who called Waltz'
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President Donald Trump's nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, is set to face questioning from lawmakers on Tuesday, following revelations that he mistakenly added a journalist to a private Signal chat discussing sensitive military plans. This marks his first public appearance since his removal
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Senator Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana, expressed strong criticism of the United Nations during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, labeling the organization a "hotbed of antisemitism." Daines' criticism comes as the UN continues to grapple with allegations of bias against Israel, including the recent reappointment
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Haiti is plagued by escalating gang violence, with the United Nations reporting that at least 3,141 people have been killed in the country since January 1. The violence is not limited to Port-au-Prince, the coastal capital, but has spread to other regions, claiming over 1,000 lives and forcing
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Egypt has taken a significant step towards integrated policymaking by hosting its first national workshop under the Convergence Initiative on Food Systems and Climate Action. Supported by the United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank, the workshop marks a commitment to aligning national food, health, and climate
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As the world approaches the mid-point of the UN's ambitious 2030 Agenda, it is clear that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have made significant strides in promoting global cooperation and development. However, progress remains alarmingly off-track, with many targets experiencing stagnation or reversal. Despite this, global commitment to
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As the United Nations commemorates its 80th anniversary, the global community is reflecting on its endurance and criticizing its drift from its founding ideals. The UN was forged as a bulwark against future tyranny and global conflict, aiming to create a new international order grounded in diplomacy, mutual respect, and
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Former national security adviser Mike Waltz's nomination for United Nations ambassador is facing scrutiny following a contentious hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The hearing, held in front of senior senators, focused on the reasons behind Waltz's departure as national security adviser, which included the
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The 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development began Monday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, gathering ministers, officials, experts, and civil society actors from around the world to accelerate action and achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development goals. The forum is being held under the auspices
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The United Nations has documented a significant increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine, with 232 people killed and 1,343 wounded in June, marking a three-year high since Russia's invasion in February 2022. The surge in long-range missile and drone strikes has brought death and destruction to civilians
