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Ben Gvir storms Al-Aqsa: UAE calls for UN meet; Israel PM postpones trip
After the far-right Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates called for a meeting of the UN Security…
- World
5 countries start responsibilities as newly elected members of UNSC
United Nations: Five countries Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland — have began to assume responsibilities as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Their two-year term officially started on January…
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UN chief saddened by deadly gas explosion in South Africa
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply saddened by the death of dozens of civilians from a devastating gas tanker explosion in Boksburg, South Africa, his spokesman has said. A total…
- Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu slams ‘despicable’ UN vote on Palestine
Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the United Nations General Assembly Saturday for a resolution passed the previous day to refer Israel’s “occupation… of Palestinian territory” to the International Court of…
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UN chief welcomes cease-fire announcement in Colombia
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a six-month cease-fire between the Colombian government and five armed groups. Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on New Year’s Eve bilateral…
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Palestinians hail UN vote on Israel’s occupation of Palestine
Ramallah: Palestinian authorities have welcomed the UN vote in favour of a resolution asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to give an opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation of…
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India abstains on UN resolution asking ICJ opinion on ‘violation’ of Palestinian rights
United Nations: India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that asked the International Court of Justice for its opinion on the legal consequences of Israel’s “prolonged occupation” and annexation…
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UN committed to delivery of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan: Envoy
United Nations: The UN and its humanitarian partners are committed to delivery of life-saving services to the people of Afghanistan despite the Taliban-run administration’s decision to ban women from working in humanitarian…
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Spain keen to support UN peace operations in Lebanon: PM
Beirut: Visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has affirmed his country’s keenness to support the work of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the National News Agency reported. “The Spanish battalion…
- World
UN calls for restoration of university rights for Afghan women
United Nations: UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous has called for the restoration of Afghan women’s right to higher education after the Taliban-run administration banned female students from university. “It is as…
- World
UNSC adopts resolution on mental health support for peace personnel
United Nations: The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on mental health support for the world body’s peace operations personnel. Resolution 2668, which won the unanimous support of the 15-member Council,…
- Middle East
UN envoy calls for efforts to change worrying dynamics in Syria
United Nations: UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen has called for efforts to change the worrying dynamics in Syria. Given the bleak humanitarian and economic situation, coupled with the continued armed…
- Middle East
Anti-hijab protests: UN appoints 3 women to probe Iranian violations
The United Nations’ Human Rights Council on Tuesday appointed three women to a recently established Fact-Finding Mission to review Iran’s rights violations during the ongoing anti-hijab protests. Human Rights Council President Federico…
- World
Not expecting immediate peace talks over Ukraine: Guterres
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he did not expect effective peace talks over the conflict in Ukraine “at the immediate future”. “I am not optimistic about the possibility of…
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UN launches 10-year survival plan for indigenous languages at risk
United Nations: The United Nations launched the ‘International Decade of Indigenous Languages’ to help them survive, and protect them from extinction. “Preserving their languages is not only important for them, but for…
