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Pandemic Agreement Talks Could Continue For Another Year

Negotiations towards a global agreement on how to handle future pandemics seemed on course Friday to be extended for up to a year as countries try to bridge their differences.

International Business Times · May 31, 2024

UN Security Council Votes To End Mission In Iraq

UN Security Council votes to end UN mission in Iraq, extending UNAMI mandate until 2025 to support Iraq's stability and security.

UN Mission In Iraq To End After Two Decades

At the request of Baghdad, the UN Security Council unanimously decided Friday that the United Nations political mission in Iraq will leave the country at the end of 2025 after more than 20 years.

International Business Times · May 31, 2024

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Israel has encroached on 32 percent of Gaza, Al Jazeera investigation shows

Gaza’s territory has been shrunk by a buffer zone that winds around its boundary and wide axis torn through its centre.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2024

Facing Chinese competition, Europe struggles to hold its position in Africa

With the French being chased out of Niger and Mali and Russian and Chinese influence growing, the European Union is struggling to maintain its presence on the African continent. Experts say that Brussels must rewrite its Africa policy if it wants to hold on to its clout.

Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2024

Dad trapped under indefinite jail term ‘failed and forgotten’ as he’s transferred 12 times in 12 years

IPP prisoner Thomas White has been moved 12 times after serving 12 years for a two-year tariff for stealing a mobile phone

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Labour MP hopeful Luke Akehurst doubles-down on calling UN antisemitic

CONTROVERSIAL Labour candidate Luke Akehurst, a pro-Israel lobbyist who has been parachuted into a safe seat, has doubled-down on a claim that the…

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2024

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EU slaps new sanctions on North Korea in response to its missile program and support for Russia

The European Union has slapped more sanctions on North Korea over its continued efforts to develop ballistic and nuclear missiles and its support for Russia

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Free tuition, secret locations: the ‘underground university’ teaching 25 undocumented students at a time

Their US immigration status makes securing affordable education a nightmare. Georgia’s Freedom University offers an alternative path

The Guardian - US · May 31, 2024

Improving energy resilience in Pakistan could avert 175,000 deaths by 2030, UNICEF says

A new study by the United Nations children’s agency says developing resilient energy systems to power health facilities in Pakistan could avert over 175,000 deaths by 2030

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Papua New Guinea’s PM makes first visit to site of deadly landslide

James Marape apologises for not making journey sooner, as ongoing instability hampers recovery and poses risk to residents

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2024

The turbulent career of Diane Abbott: from first black female MP to shunned by Labour

Will she, won’t she? The Hackney MP is causing ruptures within the Labour party. Robbie Griffiths charts her remarkable — and often rocky — political career

Evening Standard · May 31, 2024

Israel Pummels Gaza As Troops Push Into Central Rafah

Israeli forces on Friday struck targets across the Gaza Strip, with witnesses reporting air raids around the southern city of Rafah, the latest focus of the nearly eight-month war.

Latin Times · May 31, 2024

UN refugee chief says 114 million have fled homes because nations fail to tackle causes of conflict

The UN refugee chief says the number of people fleeing their homes because of war, violence and persecution has reached 114 million and is climbing because nations have failed to tackle the causes and combatants refusing to comply with international law

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

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Western Nations Snub U.N. Tribute To Iran's President Raisi

The U.N. General Assembly's tribute to late Iranian President Raisi faces boycott over human rights concerns, sparking controversy.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

UN extends arms embargo on South Sudan despite appeals from African Union, Russia and China

The divided U.N. Security Council has voted to extend an arms embargo on South Sudan despite appeals from the world’s newest nation, the African Union and half a dozen countries including Russia and China to lift or at least ease the restrictive measure

International Business Times · May 30, 2024

Haitians Hopeful Interim Leader Can Tame Gang Violence

Ordinary Haitians expressed hope Thursday that the country's new interim leader can bring much-needed change to the violence-wracked nation, though the challenges facing the former UN official are staggering.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2024

Hamas says it will not enter negotiations unless Israel stops war on Gaza

The Palestinian group says it is ready for a ‘complete agreement’ including exchange of captives if Israel ends assault.

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International Business Times · May 30, 2024

UN Security Council Extends South Sudan Arms Embargo

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

Radio France Internationale · May 30, 2024

UN Security Council extends South Sudan arms embargo

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.

International Business Times · May 30, 2024

Humanity In 'Race Against Time' On AI: UN

Humanity is in a race against time to harness the colossal emerging power of artificial intelligence for the good of all, while averting dire risks, a top UN official said Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The U.N. General Assembly’s tribute to Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations amid protests against honoring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

US official resigns over Gaza war and alleges racism towards Palestinians

The resignation comes after an investigation by The Independent found unprecedented dissent at the agency over the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza

International Business Times · May 30, 2024

Tribute To Late Iranian President At UN Stirs Anger

The UN General Assembly drew criticism Thursday for its tribute to the late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash, with Washington boycotting the gathering.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2024

John Swinney urged to 'immediately halt grants for weapons firms linked to Israel'

JOHN Swinney has been urged to “immediately” halt government grants from going to companies “complicit in West Bank settlements”.

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