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World leaders gather at the UN this week. Here’s what to watch for
World
September 18, 2023
World leaders gather at the UN this week. Here’s what to watch for
United Nations CNN — After thousands of speeches, meetings, and receptions next week at the UNGA summit, the United Nations…
UN says most Libya flood deaths could have been avoided, as reports emerge of how 7-meter wave ‘wiped out’ buildings
Middle East
September 15, 2023
UN says most Libya flood deaths could have been avoided, as reports emerge of how 7-meter wave ‘wiped out’ buildings
The United Nations has said most of the deaths in flash floods that tore through Libya could have been “avoided,”…
UN forced to cut food assistance from 10 million Afghans
Middle East
September 6, 2023
UN forced to cut food assistance from 10 million Afghans
CNN — As of September, 10 million Afghans have lost assistance from the UN’s World Food Program this year, the…
Invasive species cost the world $423 billion every year and are causing environmental chaos, UN report finds
Environment
September 5, 2023
Invasive species cost the world $423 billion every year and are causing environmental chaos, UN report finds
CNN — Invasive species cost the world at least $423 billion every year as they drive plant and animal extinctions,…
‘Gender apartheid’: UN experts denounce Iran’s proposed hijab law
Middle East
September 2, 2023
‘Gender apartheid’: UN experts denounce Iran’s proposed hijab law
CNN — A new draft law that would enshrine harsh punishments for women and girls who fail to wear a…
Defiant North Korea tells UN its spy satellite program is its ‘legitimate right as a sovereign state’
World
August 26, 2023
Defiant North Korea tells UN its spy satellite program is its ‘legitimate right as a sovereign state’
CNN — In a defiant speech to the UN Security Council, North Korea insisted its efforts to launch a spy…
Taliban carried out hundreds of extrajudicial killings after seizing power, UN says
Middle East
August 23, 2023
Taliban carried out hundreds of extrajudicial killings after seizing power, UN says
CNN — Taliban fighters have committed hundreds of extrajudicial killings since taking power in Afghanistan in 2021, despite a “general…
Egypt, UN discuss outcome of UN water conference
Egypt
August 21, 2023
Egypt, UN discuss outcome of UN water conference
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hany Sewilam discussed on Monday with an advisor to the UN General Assembly…
PM leads Egypt’s delegation to 2023 UN Food Systems Summit in Rome
Egypt
August 4, 2023
PM leads Egypt’s delegation to 2023 UN Food Systems Summit in Rome
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly led on Monday, July 24 Egypt’s delegation to the opening session of the 2023 UN Food…
Mexican military obstructed probe into disappeared students, says UN
World
July 29, 2023
Mexican military obstructed probe into disappeared students, says UN
Mexico City CNN — The United Nation’s human rights commissioner on Thursday accused Mexico’s military of obstructing an expert investigation…