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Trump Tariff Hikes "Hurt The Vulnerable And The Poor": UN
Increased global trade tariffs will hurt the most vulnerable and poor people, the UN's trade and development agency said Friday, after US President Donald Trump's measures sparked global alarm.
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Myanmar Military Conducted Dozens Of Attacks Since Earthquake: UN
Myanmar's military has reportedly conducted dozens of attacks since the devastating earthquake hit the country, including at least 16 since a temporary truce was announced this week, the UN said Friday.
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Over 300 Children Reportedly Killed In Gaza In 10 Days: UN
Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza has reportedly left at least 322 children dead and 609 wounded in the Palestinian territory in the past 10 days, UNICEF said Monday.
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Trump Withdraws Elise Stefanik's Nomination For UN Envoy
President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew his nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, citing concerns about the narrow Republican majority in Congress if Elise Stefanik gives up her place.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Oversees Test Of New 'Suicide Drones'
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia.
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US-Russia Talks On Ukraine 'Useful,' Will Continue: Russian Negotiator
A Russian negotiator said on Tuesday that Moscow would continue "useful" talks with the United States over the Ukraine conflict and would aim to involve the UN and other countries.
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US Alleges Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil 'Covered Up' Working For UN Rights Body
The US government has alleged that Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil withheld that he worked for a UN Palestinian relief agency in his visa application, saying that should be grounds for deportation.
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At 8,938, Migrant Deaths Hit Record Last Year: UN Agency
Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people confirmed to have died on perilous routes that include crossing the Sahara Desert or the Mediterranean Sea, the UN migration agency said on Friday.
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World's Glaciers Are Rapidly Shrinking Due To Climate Change: UN
All 19 of the world's glacier regions experienced a net loss of mass in 2024 for the third consecutive year, the United Nations said on Friday, warning that saving the planet's glaciers was now a matter of "survival".
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US Happiness Sinks As More Americans Eat Alone: Report
The United States fell to its lowest happiness ranking ever partly due to a rise in the number of Americans eating their meals alone, an annual UN-sponsored report said.
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UN Worker Dead, 5 Injured In Gaza Strike, Israel Denies Attack On UN Building
Gaza's civil defence agency said earlier Wednesday that 13 people had been killed in Israeli air strikes on the Palestinian territory since midnight.
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India's Nuclear Sector Among Most Dynamic In World: UN Nuclear Chief
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has lauded India's expanding nuclear sector, calling it one of the 'most dynamic' in Asia and the world.
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Iran Slams "Belligerent" Remarks By Trump: Letter To UN
Iran on Monday scolded US President Donald Trump for making "belligerent statements" about the Islamic republic, accusing him of violating the UN Charter in a letter to the Security Council seen by AFP.
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Russia Committed Crimes Against Humanity In Ukraine: UN Probe
Russia has committed the crimes against humanity of enforced disappearances and torture in its war in Ukraine, a United Nations investigation concluded.
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UN Migration Agency Lays Off Around 20% Headquarter Staff Amid US Aid Cuts: Report
The UN migration agency, which has been hit hard by US foreign aid cuts, has launched more mass layoffs, impacting around a fifth of staff at its Geneva headquarters, employees said Friday.
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Trump Tariff Hikes "Hurt The Vulnerable And The Poor": UN
Increased global trade tariffs will hurt the most vulnerable and poor people, the UN's trade and development agency said Friday, after US President Donald Trump's measures sparked global alarm.
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Myanmar Military Conducted Dozens Of Attacks Since Earthquake: UN
Myanmar's military has reportedly conducted dozens of attacks since the devastating earthquake hit the country, including at least 16 since a temporary truce was announced this week, the UN said Friday.
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Over 300 Children Reportedly Killed In Gaza In 10 Days: UN
Israel's renewed offensive in Gaza has reportedly left at least 322 children dead and 609 wounded in the Palestinian territory in the past 10 days, UNICEF said Monday.
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Trump Withdraws Elise Stefanik's Nomination For UN Envoy
President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew his nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, citing concerns about the narrow Republican majority in Congress if Elise Stefanik gives up her place.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Oversees Test Of New 'Suicide Drones'
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of new suicide and reconnaissance drones featuring AI technology, adding to concerns over Pyongyang's deepening military cooperation with Russia.
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US-Russia Talks On Ukraine 'Useful,' Will Continue: Russian Negotiator
A Russian negotiator said on Tuesday that Moscow would continue "useful" talks with the United States over the Ukraine conflict and would aim to involve the UN and other countries.
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US Alleges Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil 'Covered Up' Working For UN Rights Body
The US government has alleged that Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil withheld that he worked for a UN Palestinian relief agency in his visa application, saying that should be grounds for deportation.
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At 8,938, Migrant Deaths Hit Record Last Year: UN Agency
Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people confirmed to have died on perilous routes that include crossing the Sahara Desert or the Mediterranean Sea, the UN migration agency said on Friday.
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World's Glaciers Are Rapidly Shrinking Due To Climate Change: UN
All 19 of the world's glacier regions experienced a net loss of mass in 2024 for the third consecutive year, the United Nations said on Friday, warning that saving the planet's glaciers was now a matter of "survival".
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US Happiness Sinks As More Americans Eat Alone: Report
The United States fell to its lowest happiness ranking ever partly due to a rise in the number of Americans eating their meals alone, an annual UN-sponsored report said.
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UN Worker Dead, 5 Injured In Gaza Strike, Israel Denies Attack On UN Building
Gaza's civil defence agency said earlier Wednesday that 13 people had been killed in Israeli air strikes on the Palestinian territory since midnight.
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India's Nuclear Sector Among Most Dynamic In World: UN Nuclear Chief
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has lauded India's expanding nuclear sector, calling it one of the 'most dynamic' in Asia and the world.
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Iran Slams "Belligerent" Remarks By Trump: Letter To UN
Iran on Monday scolded US President Donald Trump for making "belligerent statements" about the Islamic republic, accusing him of violating the UN Charter in a letter to the Security Council seen by AFP.
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Russia Committed Crimes Against Humanity In Ukraine: UN Probe
Russia has committed the crimes against humanity of enforced disappearances and torture in its war in Ukraine, a United Nations investigation concluded.
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UN Migration Agency Lays Off Around 20% Headquarter Staff Amid US Aid Cuts: Report
The UN migration agency, which has been hit hard by US foreign aid cuts, has launched more mass layoffs, impacting around a fifth of staff at its Geneva headquarters, employees said Friday.
