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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages
Middle East
November 21, 2024
US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire, saying it doesn’t guarantee release of hostages
CNN — The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent…
Iran is increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
Middle East
November 20, 2024
Iran is increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says
AP — Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium…
Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball
World
November 16, 2024
Climate leaders were worried Trump would derail talks. They didn’t know their host would be the wrecking ball
CNN — From the moment the US election results rolled in, climate leaders knew Donald Trump would be a blow…
World lacks peace, in dire need of Boutros-Ghali preventive diplomacy: says deputy FM
Egypt
November 15, 2024
World lacks peace, in dire need of Boutros-Ghali preventive diplomacy: says deputy FM
CAIRO, Nov 14 (MENA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Abu Bakr Hefny said Thursday the world today lacks peace more than…
UN decries the situation in northern Gaza as ‘catastrophic’
Middle East
November 14, 2024
UN decries the situation in northern Gaza as ‘catastrophic’
The spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Louise Wateridge, described the situation in…
UN sounds alarm at Israel’s ‘severe violations’ at key buffer zone with Syria
Middle East
November 14, 2024
UN sounds alarm at Israel’s ‘severe violations’ at key buffer zone with Syria
CNN — The United Nations has accused Israel of “severe violations” of a 50-year-old agreement with Syria, saying it has…
Participants in WUF12 arrive at Al Manara Center on 2nd day of activities
Egypt
November 5, 2024
Participants in WUF12 arrive at Al Manara Center on 2nd day of activities
On its second day, the World Urban Forum (WUF) resumed activities Tuesday with participants arriving at Al Manara International Conferences…
UN, int’l partners reaffirm commitment to supporting Egypt’s economic development
Egypt
November 3, 2024
UN, int’l partners reaffirm commitment to supporting Egypt’s economic development
Representatives of United Nations agencies and international institutions have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Egyptian government’s vision toward promoting…
Egypt to host 12th edition of World Urban Forum Monday
Egypt
November 3, 2024
Egypt to host 12th edition of World Urban Forum Monday
Egypt will play host Monday the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) at Egypt International Exhibition Center. The…
Israeli MP behind bill to expel key UN agency accuses US of interfering with process
Middle East
October 28, 2024
Israeli MP behind bill to expel key UN agency accuses US of interfering with process
CNN — An Israeli MP behind a bill that would prevent the main UN agency in Gaza and the West…