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The United Nations’ credibility has taken a hit from Security Council deadlock, the war in Gaza, and accusations of inaction, says Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Appearing on Arab News’ Frankly…
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Venezuela on Friday appealed to the United Nations for global solidarity against what it described as a looming “military threat” from the United States, which has recently carried out deadly strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the…
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged he was the target of “three very sinister events” during his appearance at the United Nations General Assembly, saying the Secret Service will investigate. Trump, who delivered a combative speech…
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India sharpened its criticism of Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council on Monday, urging Islamabad to vacate “illegally occupied” Indian territory and focus instead on its struggling economy, military-dominated politics, and “human rights…
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The United Nations has warned that climate change is disrupting the Earth’s water cycle, causing extreme swings between droughts and floods worldwide. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in its annual State of Global Water…
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The United Nations has shifted its resident coordinator’s office for Yemen from Houthi-controlled Sanaa to Aden, more than a week after at least 18 UN personnel were detained by Houthi forces. The coordinator’s office said Tuesday the move…
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday condemned the reported killing of at least 40 people in a fishing village north of Haiti’s capital, calling it another sign of spiraling gang violence. Local media said the attack occurred…
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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Thursday denounced an Israeli airstrike on a diplomatic compound in Doha, calling it a “criminal assault” and “clear violation of Qatar’s sovereignty.” Speaking…
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Billions worldwide continue to breathe polluted air, causing over 4.5 million premature deaths annually, as UN climate experts warned on Friday. Microscopic smoke particles from wildfires can travel halfway across the globe, affecting…
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At least 19 United Nations employees were detained by Iranian-backed Houthi forces during raids on UN offices in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, the UN said Tuesday — a higher figure than initially reported. UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said 18…
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