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BREAKING: The United States effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Afghanistan: The latest on the Taliban takeover: Since the Taliban took power on August 15, 2021, living conditions for girls and women have deteriorated ...
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UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid: Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and ...
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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the ...
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
"USA should stay out": Tehran warns of counter-attacks: After the Iranian attacks on Israel, Tehran warns other countries against counter-attacks ...
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US Vetoes Palestine Becoming a United Nations Member State: The United States vetoed Palestine’s draft resolution to have full membership in the United Nations ...
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French Development Minister Sees Hope for Sustainability Goals: Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, France’s minister for development, expressed some optimism after this ...
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UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
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Afghanistan's first female Olympian calls for Games ban over Taliban's rights record
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US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-says-full-un-membership-wont-help-palestinians-with-statehood-2024-04-17/
Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
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UN committee unable to agree on Palestinian bid for full membership: A United Nations Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian ...
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
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U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid for Full Statehood at U.N.: The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/middleeast/palestinian-statehood-un-veto.html
Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240415-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israel-iran-trade-accusations-at-un-security-council-meeting
Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan: Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert, with more severe weather on the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/heavy-rains-kill-49-in-pakistan-state-of-emergency-declared
UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
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Mexico asks UN to expel Ecuador after raid on its embassy: Latin American countries in diplomatic stand-off after former Ecuadorean vice-president seized in ...
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Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid
- Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.
- President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.
- Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.
- International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.
The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let the Palestinian Authority Deliver Aid
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Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ‘Adventurism’: Iran is prepared to de-escalate tensions with Israel provided that it agrees to ...
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Otherwise the world will be plunged into chaos: At first glance, it may seem difficult to exercise restraint in the face of the Iranian attack on Israel ...
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Julian Reichelt wins before the Federal Constitutional Court after criticizing the government
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Quick Glance: Former 'Bild' Chief: Federal Constitutional Court Upholds Reichelt Complaint Against Federal Government
- Julian Reichelt succeeded with a constitutional complaint against the federal government.
- The Federal Constitutional Court overturned the decision of the Chamber Court.
- Freedom of speech is of particular importance and must be protected.
- The Chamber Court did not consider the linguistic context of the statement.
🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership: The United Nations Security Council could vote as early as Thursday on a Palestinian ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240417-%F0%9F94%B4-live-security-council-to-vote-on-palestinian-state-un-membership
Israel-Hamas War: UN Seeks $2.5 Billion for Gaza Humanitarian Aid: The United Nations is seeking $2.5 billion for humanitarian aid in Gaza through the rest of ...
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
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Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-rain-flooding.html
Israel’s war on Gaza live: US rules out joining Israeli attack against Iran: Israel’s war cabinet reconvenes as the region remains on tenterhooks after Iran’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-five-killed-in-nuseirat-as-israel-strikes-camps
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
World donors pledge millions in aid for Sudan on anniversary of war: “We cannot let this nightmare slide from view,” warned the UN chief.
euronews.com/2024/04/15/germany-pledges-millions-in-aid-for-sudan-on-anniversary-of-war
UN calls for €2.6 billion in funding for desperate Gaza famine effort: Northern Gaza in particular is rapidly sinking into humanitarian disaster after months of ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/un-calls-for-26-billion-in-funding-to-urgently-help-3-million-palestinians-in-need-of-food
War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
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Live news: S&P 500 and Nasdaq post fifth session loss in a row
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Putin wants to get closer to the Taliban: Russia is currently considering taking the Taliban off its list of terrorist organisations, officials have indicated ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/putin-wants-to-get-closer-to-the-taliban/
Haiti's death toll rises as international support lags, UN report says: More than 2,500 people were killed or injured in gang violence in Haiti from January ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haitis-death-toll-rises-international-support-lags-un-report-says-2024-04-19/
LIVE: UN Security Council to consider Palestinian request for full membership to the United Nations
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Biden said 'don't,' but Iran attacked anyway. How should Israel respond now?: A tepid response to Iran's large-scale assault against Israel would reinforce the ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/16/iran-israel-missile-attack-biden/73327202007/
UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
dw.com/en/un-raises-600-million-for-ethiopia-falls-short-of-target/a-68845033
UN forum calls for more funding, steps towards slavery reparations: A United Nations forum on people of African descent opened on Tuesday with calls for extra ...
reuters.com/world/un-forum-calls-more-funding-steps-towards-slavery-reparations-2024-04-16/
Threat of wider Middle East war now depends on Israel’s response to Iran attack: Tehran has said it believes the confrontation between the two adversaries ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-attack-war-us-b2528478.html
Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797737
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran's attack
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Toll rises amid ‘Israeli hit’ on Iran’s Isfahan: Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-veto-at-un-unfair-unethical-pa-president
North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media: Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/north-korea-conducts-test-on-new-super-large-warhead-state-media
UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases: The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/un-approves-updated-cholera-vaccine-that-could-help-fight-surge-in-cases
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/biden-administration-gaza-pier-distribution-agreement/
US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/us-sees-hurdles-to-un-majority-on-monitoring-north-korea-s-nuclear-arms
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel: The UN chief says neither the Middle East region nor the world can afford another war.
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War of words at UN Security Council as Israel and Iran face each other: Israel and Iran condemned each others actions in the recent weeks during a tense United ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/04/15/war-of-words-at-un-security-council-as-israel-and-iran-face-each-other/
'Time running out' in war-torn Sudan as access to aid restricted, WHO warns: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the crisis in Sudan could ...
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At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/18/at-un-iran-warns-israel-against-further-military-action
West Africa’s Sahel becoming a drug trafficking corridor, UN warns: Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/west-africas-sahel-becoming-a-drug-trafficking-corridor-un-warns
Heavy rain and flash floods kill 33 in Afghanistan: Some 20 of the nation's 34 provinces were lashed by the heavy rains
gulfnews.com/world/asia/heavy-rain-and-flash-floods-kill-33-in-afghanistan-1.1713102646276
Rise in violence has West Bank back at heart of UN agenda: The killing of a young Israeli settler and retaliatory attacks on Palestinian villages and communities ...
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
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Flooding after heavy rainfall: At least 100 dead in storms in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Thanks to the UN's bias against Israel, Islamic extremism reached Europe - opinion
jpost.com/opinion/article-797812
Here’s What to Know About the Hunger Crisis in Gaza: “The food production system has been completely obliterated, and the lack of entry of emergency aid within a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/middleeast/gaza-famine-hunger-crisis.html
One year on Sudan’s war: 14,700 killed, 8.6m displaced, 4.9m face starvation: As the war in Sudan enters its second year, the humanitarian situation is worsening ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/one-year-sudans-war-14700-killed-86m-displaced-49m-face-starvation
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
UN: Almost all buildings in Israel's buffer zone in Gaza were destroyed: According to the UN's Satellite Center, 90 percent of buildings within the buffer zone ...
haaretz.com/world-news/2024-04-15/ty-article/.premium/un-almost-all-buildings-in-israels-buffer-zone-in-gaza-were-destroyed/0000018e-e12a-d09b-afff-ef2f2ccf0000
US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/us-envoy-to-un-visits-fortified-border-between-north-and-south-korea-
Iranian attack on Israel: otherwise the world will be plunged into chaos: At first glance, it may seem difficult to exercise restraint in the face of the Iranian ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_100385382/iranischer-angriff-auf-israel-sonst-stuerzt-die-welt-ins-chaos.html
UN Security Council should have condemned Iran embassy attack in Syria - Iran's UN mission
reuters.com/world/un-security-council-should-have-condemned-iran-embassy-attack-syria-irans-un-2024-04-11/
Why Israel Should Be Banned From the Paris Olympics: If the IOC has excluded Russia from the games for actions contrary to the Olympic ethos of peace ...
commondreams.org/opinion/israel-2024-olympics
Taiwan condemns 'shameless' China for accepting world's concern on quake: Taiwan on Thursday condemned China as "shameless" after Beijing's deputy ambassador to ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Armenia, Azerbaijan to clash at International Court of Justice: Azerbaijan and Armenia will fight out a long-running “ethnic cleansing” dispute at the top United ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/15/armenia-azerbaijan-to-clash-at-international-court-of-justice
At least 38 migrants die in shipwreck off Djibouti - U.N. migration agency: At least 38 migrants, including children, have died in a shipwreck off the Djibouti ...
reuters.com/world/africa/least-38-migrants-die-shipwreck-off-djibouti-un-migration-agency-2024-04-09/
Iran’s mission to UN says its ‘military action’ against Israel is ‘concluded,’ warns US to stay out
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/irans-mission-to-un-says-its-military-action-against-israel-is-concluded-warns-us-to-stay-out/
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