At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
The UN says at least 700 people have been killed in intense fighting in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since Sunday. UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said 2,800 people have been injured, as M23 rebels - backed by Rwanda - captured the capital of North Kivu province.
British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities
Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months says she was detained for some time at United Nations facilities. During a phone call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Damari - who was released earlier this month - said she was held at sites belonging to the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa).
France to propose UN resolution to 'increase pressure on Rwanda' over DRC conflict
France will propose a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Friday that aims to "increase the pressure on Rwanda" to withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, French U.
UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death
Antonio Guterres met doctors who said they are advocating for a centralized process for medical evacuations with clear guidelines.
Israel’s ban on UN’s Palestinian aid agency has come into effect. Here’s what that looks like
‘We rely on God, then on UNRWA’: Palestinians fear drastic effects as Israeli ban on UN agency comes into force
International staff of UN Palestinian agency forced to leave as Israel ban comes in
The international staff of the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency have had to evacuate and relocate to Jordan, its officials said as Israeli legislation banning it came
UN Rights Chief Seeks $500 Million in 2025 for Human Rights Monitoring
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday appealed for $500 million in extra-budgetary resources for 2025 to support the monitoring and investigation of human rights abuses around the world from Syria to Sudan.
Climate change is disrupting food systems across Latin America, UN report says
Violent weather exacerbated by climate change fueled hunger and food insecurity across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, according to a new United Nations report.
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How China’s AI Breakthrough Could Make Technology More Democratic
Advances from DeepSeek and Alibaba show we can democratize AI with faster models that are cheaper to produce and easier to use.
Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
A cousin of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad who was involved in suppressing the protests that started the 2011 uprising has been detained inside Syria, according to state news agency SANA.
Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes
The U.N. says Rwanda-backed rebels are expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing the region’s major city.
New York Doctor Charged for Prescribing Abortion Pill in Louisiana
A New York doctor has been indicted and charged by a grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in Louisiana, which has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country. A Louisiana grand jury in Baton Rouge charged doctor Margaret Carpenter,
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Ablakwa Vetting: 5 Key Highlights From The Vetting Of The Minister-Designate For Foreign Affairs
Five key highlights after Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament.