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#climate-change
World politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

UN pushes awful green deal policies while also spreading eco lies

The UN is prioritizing specific climate action policies over open debate, potentially disregarding diverse perspectives.
The UN's new initiative reflects a troubling trend of promoting propaganda rather than fostering open discussions.
US news
fromNature
5 months ago

Trump officials bar US climate team from global talks

The U.S. has blocked its participation in vital UN climate assessments, significantly impacting international climate efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

The Unmistakable Backdrop of COP29

International negotiators confront the challenge of reducing fossil fuel use amid increasing climate disasters and political setbacks, notably the recent U.S. election outcomes.
World politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

UN pushes awful green deal policies while also spreading eco lies

The UN is prioritizing specific climate action policies over open debate, potentially disregarding diverse perspectives.
The UN's new initiative reflects a troubling trend of promoting propaganda rather than fostering open discussions.
US news
fromNature
5 months ago

Trump officials bar US climate team from global talks

The U.S. has blocked its participation in vital UN climate assessments, significantly impacting international climate efforts.
#gaza
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
World news

Over 100 aid groups call for Israel to stop starving Gazans; UN chief hits out at 'horror show' as 80 children die of hunger

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN, aid groups slam US-Israel-backed initiative after deadly rush in Gaza

UN describes the aid distribution incident in Gaza as heartbreaking, emphasizing the need for safe and principled humanitarian aid delivery.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
World news

Over 100 aid groups call for Israel to stop starving Gazans; UN chief hits out at 'horror show' as 80 children die of hunger

US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN, aid groups slam US-Israel-backed initiative after deadly rush in Gaza

UN describes the aid distribution incident in Gaza as heartbreaking, emphasizing the need for safe and principled humanitarian aid delivery.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

UN talks with Cypriot leaders fail to reach deal on new border crossings

Negotiations to reunite Cyprus have been stalled since 2017, with leaders facing challenges in reaching agreements on critical border crossings.
fromwww.dw.com
1 year ago

What does the International Court of Justice do? DW 04/07/2024

The International Court of Justice is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, as stated in Chapter XIV, Article 92 of the UN Charter, binding the 193 member states to comply with its decisions.
US politics
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 weeks ago

'Let's put this to bed - trans 'social contagion' theory is dangerous nonsense'

Despite a tower of evidence refuting the theory so massive it would give the Burj Khalifa a run for its money, the ridiculous idea that gender dysphoria is somehow transmissible through societal pressure has been included in a draft report from the UN's human rights office.
LGBT
Public health
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Without science, there can be no development

The UN conference failed to secure necessary funding for essential global development initiatives, particularly in education and health.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Ex-UN Special Rapporteur: Francesca Albanese Deserves Nobel Prize, Not Sanctions

Albanese's critiques of Israel have led to sanctions by U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, claiming her actions support terrorism and antisemitism.
US politics
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

A United Nations research institute created an AI refugee avatar | TechCrunch

Two AI avatars have been created to educate users about refugee issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Haiti death toll hits nearly 5,000 in nine months as gang violence spreads

The United Nations has appealed to the international community to bolster its support for Haiti after a report revealed that gang violence has claimed 4,864 lives from October to June.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The UN is our best defence against a third world war. As Trump wields the axe, who will fight to save it? | Simon Tisdall

US funding cuts threaten the UN's ability to function and maintain international order.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

UN Expert Exposes Dozens of Companies Complicit in Israel's Genocide, Apartheid in Palestine

Francesca Albanese's report names over 60 companies complicit in Israel's apartheid and genocide against Palestinians.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Pakistan takes on presidency of UN Security Council DW 07/01/2025

Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the United Nations Security Council amid heightened global tensions and conflicts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

UN aid summit in Seville calls for concrete action against global development cuts

King Felipe VI emphasized the need for a new roadmap focusing on concrete, achievable results amidst funding cuts, particularly from nations increasing defense spending over aid.
World news
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Spain

Over 50 world leaders gather in Seville to address urgent global issues including hunger, climate change, and healthcare amid significant funding cuts.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

UN chief warns US attack on Iran risks conflict 'could rapidly get out of control' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Guterres expresses grave concern over U.S. attacks on Iran, citing risks of chaos and the need for diplomatic solutions.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France as U.S. government scientists stay away

Never has your knowledge and expertise been more relevant than today, and never have we known - at least in the modern world - a time where the life's work of scientists is so openly scorned or ignored by those who claim to lead.
OMG science
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Dozens of bodies found in militia-run sites in Libya's Tripoli; UN alarmed

The UN's rights chief calls for accountability after bodies discovered in militia-held areas of Tripoli, highlighting severe human rights violations.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Private Sean Rooney's mother to sue UN over his death in Lebanon

The mother of the Irish soldier killed in Lebanon has permission to sue the UN.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Israel denies firing on civilians near Gaza aid distribution site

The Israeli military said it fired 'near a few individual suspects' who left the designated route, approaching its forces and ignoring warning shots.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan placed on leave amid sexual misconduct investigation

Karim Khan has stepped aside amid sexual misconduct allegations as the ICC faces pressure and a U.N. investigation concludes.
#humanitarian-aid
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. presses reluctant U.N., allies to support Israel's Gaza aid plan

The Trump administration urges support for a controlled humanitarian plan for Gaza, facing significant opposition from the UN and aid organizations.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. presses reluctant U.N., allies to support Israel's Gaza aid plan

The Trump administration urges support for a controlled humanitarian plan for Gaza, facing significant opposition from the UN and aid organizations.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Senate Republicans push to defund entities that grant Palestinian Liberation Organization special privileges

The new bill seeks to cut funding to international organizations that grant privileges to the Palestinian Liberation Organization beyond observer status.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Guterres warns India, Pakistan against 'tragic consequences' DW 04/30/2025

UN Secretary-General Guterres stresses the need for de-escalation between India and Pakistan to avoid potential catastrophic confrontations.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

UN aid agencies slash jobs amid US funding cuts, officials say

UN agencies, led by the World Food Programme, face significant job cuts due to funding reductions, primarily from US sources, affecting global humanitarian aid efforts.
#elise-stefanik
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

A Deep Den of Anti-Semitism!' Trump's U.N. Ambassador Rails Against the U.N.

Elise Stefanik criticized the United Nations for its anti-American and anti-Israel stance, emphasizing a commitment to ending funding for organizations fueling hatred.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

A Deep Den of Anti-Semitism!' Trump's U.N. Ambassador Rails Against the U.N.

Elise Stefanik criticized the United Nations for its anti-American and anti-Israel stance, emphasizing a commitment to ending funding for organizations fueling hatred.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 months ago

UN says it will reduce its footprint in Gaza and blames Israel for staff member's death

UN to reduce operations in Gaza after deadly tank strike at its compound.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Can you look at these 9 photos and not smile on International Day of Happiness?

International Day of Happiness emphasizes happiness as a fundamental human goal celebrated on March 20 annually.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Refugees' Survival: People Will Die'

Over a million people in the world's largest refugee camp face severe food shortages due to humanitarian aid cuts.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Zimbabwe battles aid shortages as drought bites DW 03/05/2025

Drought-prone communities in Zimbabwe face dire prospects as aid cuts from the US threaten their survival and food aid reliance.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group

The U.S. has withdrawn from the U.N. LGBTI Core Group, impacting global LGBTQ+ rights support.
US news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Japan skips UN nuclear arms conference to avoid 'wrong message'

Japan's decision to avoid the UN nuclear treaty conference aligns with its reliance on US nuclear deterrence.
#us-foreign-policy
US news
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

The U.S. has broken from its bipartisan foreign policy by siding with Russia against a resolution condemning its war, undermining democracy and human rights.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

U.S. and Russia Voted Against UN Assembly to Condemn RussiaUkraine War

The U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution condemning Russia, showcasing a significant shift in foreign policy under the Trump administration.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions

The US's recent vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia marks a significant shift in its Ukraine policy under the Trump administration.
US news
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history

The U.S. has broken from its bipartisan foreign policy by siding with Russia against a resolution condemning its war, undermining democracy and human rights.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

U.S. and Russia Voted Against UN Assembly to Condemn RussiaUkraine War

The U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution condemning Russia, showcasing a significant shift in foreign policy under the Trump administration.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: How the US position has changed on UN resolutions

The US's recent vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia marks a significant shift in its Ukraine policy under the Trump administration.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

UN general assembly backs resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war

UN assembly supports EU-Ukrainian resolution condemning Russia, marking a significant shift in geopolitics.
Trump's actions reveal a growing divide between U.S. and European leaders on Russia.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

DR Congo: UNSC calls on Rwandan troops to leave DW 02/22/2025

The UN Security Council condemned Rwanda's support of the M23 rebel group and demanded their withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

More than $50bn needed to rebuild Gaza after Israel's war on enclave

Gaza requires $53.2 billion for reconstruction over the next decade following war damage.
Housing suffered the most destruction in Gaza's recent conflict, necessitating substantial funds.
A coalition of diverse donors is critical for effective recovery and reconstruction efforts.
#m23-rebels
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city

Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead, highlighting the worsening security situation around Goma.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained

The UN suspended travel to Houthi-controlled areas due to detentions of personnel associated with the US embassy and aid groups.
Miscellaneous
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting | TechCrunch

The UN Security Council's meeting emphasized the need for international action against the growing threats posed by commercial spyware.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

An Installation That May Give Way to a Casino

The Soloviev Group is launching an interactive installation celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as part of their casino development plans.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

What Can the World's Top Court Do About Climate Change?

The International Court of Justice is addressing climate protection through international law, examining accountability for big polluters in the context of climate change.
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