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Poland calls emergency UN meeting over drone raid blamed on Russia

Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss violations of its airspace, a day after it accused Russia of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.

Radio France Internationale

Poland Calls Emergency UN Meeting Over Drone Raid Blamed On Russia

Poland said Thursday it had called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss violations of its airspace, a day after it accused Russia of carrying out a drone raid on its territory.

International Business Times

Qatar says it has a right to respond to Israeli attack that killed six in Doha: Latest

The Qatari prime minister accused Israel of ‘dragging the region to a place where it unfortunately cannot be repaired’

The Independent UK

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US and Panama propose new force of 5,550 to tackle gangs in Haiti, with the power to detain

The United States and Panama are urging the U.N. Security Council to authorize a 5,550-member force with the power to detain gang members in Haiti to help stop the escalating violence

The Independent UK

Half Of All Gang Members In Haiti Are Children, UN Says

The UN said that half of all gang members in Haiti are now children, a statistic the organization described as "alarming"

Latin Times

U.S. Wants To Send Thousands Of Heavily Armed Troops To Haiti To Finally Destroy Gangs

The U.S., along with Panama, proposed creating a "gang-suppression force" comprised of up to 5,500 to face criminal organizations in the country

Latin Times

Europe Powers Move To Iran Sanctions 'Snapback' Over Nuclear Drive

France, Britain and Germany on Thursday triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its nuclear programme signed a decade ago.

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Are European powers pushing Iran into a corner with UN sanctions threat?

France, the United Kingdom and Germany are demanding Iran make tough concessions to avoid coming under more sanctions.

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council To Decide Fate Of Peacekeeper Mandate In Lebanon

The UN Security Council is set to vote Thursday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, which has faced US and Israeli opposition.

International Business Times

UN says Gaza famine expanding, 10 more die from hunger amid Israeli siege

Aid experts tell UN Security Council Gaza famine is ‘man-made’ as Israel seeks retraction from hunger monitoring system.

Al Jazeera

World reacts as UN-backed body declares famine in Gaza

The UN-backed IPC says more than half a million Palestinians facing catastrophic famine conditions amid Israel’s war.

Al Jazeera

U.S. Wants To Double The Amount Of International Forces Fighting Gangs In Haiti And Remove Kenya From Leadership Role

The U.S. wants to double the amount of international forces fighting gangs in Haiti and remove Kenya from its leading role, an official said at the Organization of American States

Latin Times

Humanitarian aid cuts leave victims of sexual violence in global conflicts without help, UN says

Major cuts in humanitarian aid have left victims of sexual violence in conflicts around the world without lifesaving help as clinics and shelters close

The Independent UK

The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing back

The future of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies with implications for security in the Middle East

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International Business Times

European Powers Tell UN They Are Ready To Reimpose Iran Sanctions

Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August, according to a joint letter obtained by AFP. The letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the…

Al Jazeera

UN warns of ‘calamity’ as Netanyahu pushes for Israel to seize Gaza City

The Israeli prime minister is pushing to take control of Gaza’s largest urban hub despite a wave of global criticism.

The National (Scotland)

'Deliberate starvation' of women and girls in Gaza is 'war crime', says UN expert

A UN committee chair has condemned the “deliberate starvation” of women and girls in Gaza as a “war crime”.

Euronews

EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution, urge Hamas to disarm

The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which calls for a two-state solution and the end of Hamas' rule.

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The Independent UK

The UK could soon recognise the state of Palestine. What does that really mean?

France was the first G7 country and member of the UN Security Council to commit to formally recognising the state of Palestine

The Conversation

UK to recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to ceasefire – here’s what that would mean

The UK will formally recognise the state of Palestine in September unless Israel acts to end the “appalling situation” in Gaza. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Downing Street released a statement saying the UK would recognise Palestine unless Israel committed to a long-term sustainable peace, allowed the UN to restart…

The Independent UK

Trump says he is pushing for ceasefire to end Thailand and Cambodia’s border conflict

US president says he will use the trade leverage the US has with the two nations to try and bring peace

The Independent UK

Thailand and Cambodia trade accusations as deadly border clashes enter third day

Thailand and Cambodia have accused each other of new attacks as border clashes continue for a third day, leaving at least 33 people dead and over 168,000 displaced as international pressure mounts on both sides to reach a ceasefire

Radio France Internationale

Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and will it change anything?

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will officially recognise Palestinian statehood before the UN General Assembly in September. While the move has been denounced by Israel and the US and welcomed by Palestinians and Arab countries, the reaction in France has been mixed.

International Business Times

Thailand Says Over 100,000 Civilians Flee Clashes With Cambodia

More than 100,000 people have fled the bloodiest border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia in a decade, Bangkok said Friday, as the death toll rose and international powers urged a halt to hostilities.

Euronews

An average of 28 children die daily in Gaza, UNICEF tells Security Council

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Wednesday said each of Gaza's one million children has faced immense suffering. According to Russell, these children will face lifelong impacts.

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