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War On Drugs 'Has Failed, Completely And Utterly': UN High Commissioner Urges Evidence-Based Solutions
Cancer Awareness: Why Putting Yourself First Isn't Selfish - It's Life-Saving And How This Weed Brand Is Supporting Survivors
Emmanuel Macron Has Sharp Words For Israel's PM: 'Mr. Netanyahu Must Not Forget That His Country Was Created By A UN Decision'
Cancer Awareness: Why Putting Yourself First Isn't Selfish - It's Life-Saving And How This Weed Brand Is Supporting Survivors
Emmanuel Macron Has Sharp Words For Israel's PM: 'Mr. Netanyahu Must Not Forget That His Country Was Created By A UN Decision'
Oil Rises Over 3%, Hits $76 As Middle East Tensions Mount: Israel Strikes UN Peacekeeper Bases In Lebanon, Threats Against Gulf Oil Facilities Emerge
Did Argentina's President Javier Milei Plagiarize 'The West Wing' In UN Speech?

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation And EU Launch New Global Health Fund To Boost Access To Contraceptives in Low-Income Nations
The new mechanism, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), aims to reduce costs and barriers, enabling better access to contraception and maternal health medicines.
Biden's Speech 'Not Strong, Not Promising' Says Lebanon's Foreign Minister: US Is The Only Country That Can 'Really Make A Difference In The Middle East'
UN Lays Off More Staff From Palestinian Refugee Agency Amid Allegations Of Involvement In Oct 7 Hamas Attack On Israel
The UN's internal watchdog has been scrutinizing the agency since Israel accused 12 UNRWA staffers of involvement in the attack.
Amid Rising Threat From Kim Jong Un's North Korea, Germany Joins US-Led United Nations Command To Strengthen South Korea's Border Policing
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius made this announcement at a ceremony held at the main U.S. military headquarters in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, Reuters reported on Friday.
Six Months In Prison For Drug Use In Norway? What Is Going On In This Liberal Country?
Explore how Norway's drug policy contradiction challenges its liberal image and global drug reform trends. Read now!
EXCLUSIVE: Seabed Mining Company Execs See Industry Developing Regardless Of UN Authority Vote
Seabed mining is a controversial topic due to its environmental impacts, but it is seen as inevitable by companies due to the valuable battery metals found on the ocean floor.
Crude Oil Records Biggest 1-Day Surge Since October 2023 As Iran Vows Retaliation Against Israel: UN Holds Emergency Meeting
Crude oil prices surge 4.9% in response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, as Iran vows retaliation against Israel for the death of a Hamas leader.
Israel And UN In Talks To Deploy Elon Musk's Starlink In Gaza To Safeguard Aid Workers: Report
In a bid to enhance security for United Nations aid workers in Gaza, Israel and the UN are in discussions to implement Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink communications system in the region.
UN Security Council Backs Biden's Ceasefire Proposal To End Israel-Hamas Conflict
The resolution calls for both parties to implement the ceasefire terms without delay.
UN Adds Israel, Hamas To Child Rights Violations List; Netanyahu To Address US Congress In July
UN adds Israel and Hamas to list of child rights violators; Netanyau to address Congress as tensions rise with Hezbollah.
Vietnam Loses Billions In Foreign Aid Due To Administrative Stagnation: Report
The expiration of these funds could delay vital projects, such as infrastructure improvements.
Western Nations Seek A New Eye To Watch Over Kim Jong Un's North Korea Despite Resistance From Russia, China
Relations between Western nations and North Korea's allies, Russia and China, have become increasingly strained in recent years.
UN General Assembly Votes To Grant Palestine New Rights, Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks Stall
The UN voted in favor of a resolution granting Palestine new rights and privileges. US, Israel, and others voted against it, hindering talks for Palestinian statehood.
Russian Troops Enter US Military Base In Niger, Trump's Views On Presidential Immunity And More: Top Political Updates
UN Confirms North Korean Ballistic Missile Landed In Ukraine's Kharkiv In January Amid War With Russia
The 32-page report confirmed that the missile debris found in Kharkiv was from a North Korean Hwasong-11 series missile, violating the arms embargo on North Korea.
Palestine President Slams US After Washington Vetoes Bid For Full UN Membership: 'Unfair, Unethical And Unjustified'
Robert Wood, Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the UN, explained that the veto "does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood."
UN Seeks $2.8B for Palestinian Aid Amid Looming Famine in Gaza
The U.N. has been advocating for increased humanitarian access to Gaza, especially the north where famine looms.
Iran Issued Stern Warning By Deputy Ambassador On Further Actions Against Israel, US: 'Will Be Held Responsible'
Expert Says Kim Jong Un's Defiance Aims To Prove UN 'Sanctions' Ineffectiveness'
The UN Security Council's inability to agree on new resolutions against North Korea for over half a decade has allowed the nation to circumvent existing sanctions.
Russia's Veto On North Korea Sanctions Panel Spells 'Grim Future' For Enforcement, Say Former Members
This veto is seen as a diplomatic win for Pyongyang and highlights the deepening ties between North Korea and Russia.
Oil For Arms? Russia's Direct Oil Shipments To North Korea Defy UN Sanctions: Report
The tankers, some of which are UN-designated and should not be allowed in foreign ports, were seen loading at a berth operated by a Russian oil company.
UN Security Council Mandates Immediate Cease-Fire In Gaza: US Abstains, Netanyahu Cancels Trip To US
The UNSC endorsed a resolution calling for an immediate halt to hostilities in Gaza during Ramadan, ending a 5-month deadlock & marking a diplomatic breakthrough.
UN Says North Korea Steals Billions In Crypto To Fund Doomsday Weapons
UN Security Council reveals North Korea's cyberattacks on cryptocurrency firms account for 50% of foreign currency earnings, totaling $3B in damages.
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