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UNRWA chief says Israel hit Gaza school ‘without prior warning’
Jun 8, 2024The chief of the UN organization responsible for Palestinian refugees in Gaza claimed on Thursday that thousands of displaced persons seeking shelter in the area had been struck by Israel “without prior warning” at one of... -
UN chief says ‘deeply concerned’ over escalating Myanmar violence
Jun 8, 2024The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, expressed his “deep concern” on Thursday over the rising violence in Myanmar, citing reports that the military is killing a large number of people in the process of suppressing opposition to... -
Denmark, Greece, Somalia among incoming Security Council members
Jun 8, 2024At the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia were chosen by secret ballot to fill the 2025–2026 term on the Security Council. The United States, China, France, Russia, Britain, and China... -
UN warns of risk of broader conflict along Israel-Lebanon border
Jun 7, 2024In a warning of the possibility of a wider confrontation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a halt to hostilities along the border between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday. Visiting the northern border region on Wednesday,... -
UN mission in Iraq is to end after two decades
Jun 1, 2024The UN Security Council resolved unanimously on Friday, at Baghdad’s request, that the UN political mission in Iraq will withdraw after more than 20 years, at the end of 2025. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani... -
UN demands full aid access in war-torn Sudan
Jun 1, 2024Time is running out to prevent widespread famine, according to United Nations agency heads who sought unhindered humanitarian access to distribute aid throughout war-torn Sudan on Friday. The leaders of many UN organizations urged all sides... -
UN refugee chief blasts Security Council as millions displaced by war
Jun 1, 2024The UN refugee head chastised the Security Council on Thursday, pointing out that 114 million people have left their homes throughout the globe due to conflict and persecution. “Next month, we will update that figure. It... -
Humanity in ‘race against time’ on AI: UN
May 31, 2024A senior UN official stated on Thursday that humanity is running out of time to harness the enormous potential of artificial intelligence for the benefit of all while avoiding grave threats. “We’ve let the genie out... -
Bangladesh is UN’s key partner, Guterres tells Hasan
May 31, 2024Bangladesh has been a major UN partner, according to Secretary General António Guterres, because of the nation’s “significant contributions” to a number of UN programs, such as peacekeeping, attaining sustainable development objectives, and climate adaption. According... -
World unemployment to fall slightly in 2024: UN
May 30, 2024According to a United Nations organization, there will be a tiny decrease in global unemployment this year, contrary to its earlier forecast of an increase. However, the agency cautioned about “slow progress” in addressing inequities. The...
