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"Bullying, Blackmail": US, China Exchange Barbs Over Trade War At UN
The Chinese envoy took direct aim at the United States, saying the government headed by Donald Trump "severely disrupts the global economic order" by imposing shock tariffs on its trading partners.
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Iran Challenges Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, UK In UN Court Over Jet It Downed In 2020
The four countries had citizens on a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 that was downed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020. All 176 people on board were killed.
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Iran Close To Having A Nuclear Bomb, Says UN Body Chief, Heads To Tehran
Iran is dangerously close to developing an atomic weapon, warned the International Atomic Energy Agency, hours before the UN watchdog's chief is expected to leave for Tehran.
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US State Department Plans Budget Cut By Almost 50%
The US State Department is expected to propose an unprecedented dismantling of Washington's diplomatic reach, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday, shuttering programs and embassies worldwide to slash the budget by almost 50 percent.
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Trump Administration Proposes Scrapping UN Peacekeeping Funding
The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in Mali, Lebanon and Democratic Republic of Congo, according to internal planning documents seen by Reuters.
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UN Trade Agency Urges US To Exclude Poor States From Tariffs
The U.N. Trade and Development agency urged U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday to exclude the poorest and smallest economies from reciprocal tariffs because it "would have minimal impact on United States trade policy objectives."
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'1,25,000 Truckloads' Of Debris To Be Removed In Quake-Hit Myanmar: UN
The devastating earthquake that hit Myanmar last month has displaced tens of thousands and left the conflict-hit country in urgent need of large-scale debris removal, the United Nations said Monday.
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Analysis Of 36 Israeli Strikes Shows 'Only Women And Children Killed': UN
The United Nations on Friday said its analysis of 36 recent Israeli strikes in Gaza showed only women and children were killed and decried the human cost of the war.
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France Could Recognise Palestinian State In June, Says Macron
France is planning to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference in New York in June on settling the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday.
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"Daydream": Kim Jong Un's Sister Slams Denuclearization Efforts
Kim Jong Un's powerful sister slammed US-led efforts to take away North Korea's nuclear weapons, saying the idea of denuclearising the country was a "daydream".
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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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"Bullying, Blackmail": US, China Exchange Barbs Over Trade War At UN
The Chinese envoy took direct aim at the United States, saying the government headed by Donald Trump "severely disrupts the global economic order" by imposing shock tariffs on its trading partners.
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Iran Challenges Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, UK In UN Court Over Jet It Downed In 2020
The four countries had citizens on a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 that was downed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020. All 176 people on board were killed.
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Iran Close To Having A Nuclear Bomb, Says UN Body Chief, Heads To Tehran
Iran is dangerously close to developing an atomic weapon, warned the International Atomic Energy Agency, hours before the UN watchdog's chief is expected to leave for Tehran.
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US State Department Plans Budget Cut By Almost 50%
The US State Department is expected to propose an unprecedented dismantling of Washington's diplomatic reach, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday, shuttering programs and embassies worldwide to slash the budget by almost 50 percent.
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Trump Administration Proposes Scrapping UN Peacekeeping Funding
The White House budget office has proposed eliminating funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, citing failures by operations in Mali, Lebanon and Democratic Republic of Congo, according to internal planning documents seen by Reuters.
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UN Trade Agency Urges US To Exclude Poor States From Tariffs
The U.N. Trade and Development agency urged U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday to exclude the poorest and smallest economies from reciprocal tariffs because it "would have minimal impact on United States trade policy objectives."
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'1,25,000 Truckloads' Of Debris To Be Removed In Quake-Hit Myanmar: UN
The devastating earthquake that hit Myanmar last month has displaced tens of thousands and left the conflict-hit country in urgent need of large-scale debris removal, the United Nations said Monday.
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Analysis Of 36 Israeli Strikes Shows 'Only Women And Children Killed': UN
The United Nations on Friday said its analysis of 36 recent Israeli strikes in Gaza showed only women and children were killed and decried the human cost of the war.
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France Could Recognise Palestinian State In June, Says Macron
France is planning to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference in New York in June on settling the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday.
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"Daydream": Kim Jong Un's Sister Slams Denuclearization Efforts
Kim Jong Un's powerful sister slammed US-led efforts to take away North Korea's nuclear weapons, saying the idea of denuclearising the country was a "daydream".
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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.
