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In a significant meeting, Mohammed Abdulsalam, Head of the National Negotiating Delegation, met with the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, to discuss the progress of the peace process in Yemen. The meeting outlined the peace track outlined in the roadmap submitted to the United Nations and agreed upon
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For the 33rd consecutive year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an end to the decades-long US embargo against Cuba. The resolution, titled "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," was adopted by
Massacres
Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the North Darfur city of El Fasher in Sudan after horrific stories of mass-atrocities committed by the RSF militia continue to emerge. Reports indicate that 460 patients and their companions have been killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital in the city, prompting the World
Storm damage
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed grave concern over the impact of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, which has brought widespread devastation to the Caribbean. The hurricane made landfall in Jamaica, causing catastrophic rain and wind, and is also triggering flooding in
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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, a key country for regional stability, needs strong financial support due to UN systemwide liquidity constraints, according to the Organization's top official in the country. The mission has made significant strides in expanding the government's authority,
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The United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNASL) marked the 80th United Nations Day with the National Observance at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute Auditorium. The event featured the hoisting of the National Flag and the United Nations Flag, and welcomed guests with a speech by UNASL President Mohamed Zawahir.
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Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides will meet today with the new Head of UNFICYP and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Khassim Diagne, in a bid to solve the long-standing Cyprus issue. Diagne, a seasoned diplomat with over 25 years of experience, has taken over from Colin Stewart, who retired
Genocide
UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has condemned US sanctions against her, saying they have been "utterly impairing," and has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, which she claims is not isolated but part of an "international system of complicity." Albanese presented
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The Russian military's actions in Ukraine constitute two crimes against humanity, according to a report by the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. The report details systematically coordinated attacks on civilian targets, including individuals, houses, buildings, and humanitarian distribution points, with a primary goal of driving Ukrainians out of
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Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica to unprecedented levels, with over one million people, a third of the population, directly affected by the storm. The disaster has caused widespread destruction of infrastructure, property, and roads, with entire communities left without access to basic necessities like water and food. The United Nations
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Millions in Jamaica and the Caribbean are bracing for massive impact from Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday, with the UN and partners warning of a "severe" and "immediate" threat. The category 5 hurricane, expected to be the strongest on the planet this year, is putting a million
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Women's rights and peace are interconnected, yet women are increasingly marginalized in peace negotiations. This has resulted in a staggering lack of representation, with fewer than one in ten negotiators being women, despite the fact that almost half of those killed in conflict are women. The UN Secretary-General
