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Emma Farge

Emma Farge

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US lobbies UN rights council forsaken by Trump, diplomats say

Two months after President Donald Trump announced a halt to U.S. engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council, Washington is

US lobbies UN rights council forsaken by Trump, diplomats say
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Buffeted by Trump, WTO hunkers down to plot future

From its sleek headquarters on the shores of Lake Geneva, the World Trade Organization hopes to quietly ride out the after-shocks of Trump

Buffeted by Trump, WTO hunkers down to plot future
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows

The World Health Organization (WHO) is proposing to reduce staff numbers and the scale of its work as it slashes its budget by just over one

WHO proposing to cut jobs and slash budget by a fifth, memo shows
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US pauses financial contributions to WTO, trade sources say

The United States has paused contributions to the World Trade Organization, three trade sources told Reuters, as U.S.

US pauses financial contributions to WTO, trade sources say
Americas|Political|US|World

UN migration agency chief sees budget cuts worsening in 2026

The U.N. migration agency chief told countries on Tuesday to expect even bigger programme cuts in 2026 after announcing a record budget drop of nearly 30% this year,

UN migration agency chief sees budget cuts worsening in 2026
Health|MidEast|Political|World

How many Palestinians has Israel's Gaza offensive killed?

Palestinian health authorities say Israel's ground and air campaign in Gaza which resumed last week has killed more than 50,000 people, with nearly a

Europe|Political|US|World

Millions of lives at risk from 'brutal' funding cuts, UN refugee chief says

Millions of lives are at risk from "brutal funding cuts" from donors, the U.N. refugee chief said on Thursday, warning that women refugees are already at greater risk

Millions of lives at risk from 'brutal' funding cuts, UN refugee chief says
Americas|Europe|Political|World

UN agency warns of impact on migrants as US cuts force shutdowns

The U.N. migration agency said on Tuesday that unprecedented cuts in donor funding this year will force it to scale back or shut down projects around the world,

UN agency warns of impact on migrants as US cuts force shutdowns
MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish-led Syrian group rejects Islamist authorities' new constitution framework

The Kurdish-led group which governs northeast Syria on Friday rejected a constitutional declaration issued by the new Islamist leadership in

Kurdish-led Syrian group rejects Islamist authorities' new constitution framework
Africa|MidEast|Political|US|World

US cuts force UN rights office to shut some work, including for Iraq torture victims

The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday it has received termination notices from the U.S. government for five of its projects, forcing it to shut some programmes

US cuts force UN rights office to shut some work, including for Iraq torture victims
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WHO starts slimming down in response to US cuts, document shows

The World Health Organization has begun fixing priorities and announced a one-year limit on staff contracts, an internal memo showed on Tuesday, as it aims to ensure

WHO starts slimming down in response to US cuts, document shows
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas

Switzerland has cancelled a conference on the application of the Geneva Conventions to the occupied Palestinian territories for want of participants, its Foreign

Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian areas
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Infants as young as one raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Children under five, including babies, are among victims of sexual violence in the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support

Infants as young as one raped in Sudan, UNICEF says
Economy|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza aid stockpiles limited after Israel cuts flows, aid groups warn

Food, medicine and shelter stockpiles in Gaza are limited and aid intended for Palestinians in desperate need may spoil following Israel's

Gaza aid stockpiles limited after Israel cuts flows, aid groups warn
Europe|Political|US|World

UN rights chief deeply worried about direction of US policy under Trump

The United Nations rights chief expressed deep concern on Monday about a "fundamental shift in direction" by the United States under President

UN rights chief deeply worried about direction of US policy under Trump
Europe|Political|US|World

Countries tell Ukraine 'you are not alone' after UN adopts neutral stance on war

Dozens of countries rallied behind Ukraine at a meeting at the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday, a day after the U.N.

Countries tell Ukraine 'you are not alone' after UN adopts neutral stance on war
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UN chief says 'spare no effort' to end war in Ukraine

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that countries must work to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, calling for

UN chief says 'spare no effort' to end war in Ukraine
Europe|Political|US|World

Americans, Russians have discussed Ukraine war through Swiss side channel, sources say

U.S. and Russian participants have met in Switzerland for unofficial talks about the Ukraine war in recent months, including as recently as last

Americans, Russians have discussed Ukraine war through Swiss side channel, sources say
MidEast|Political|World

Parading of bodies in Gaza abhorrent, UN rights chief says

The United Nations rights chief said on Thursday the parading of the bodies of hostages in Gaza was abhorrent and flew in the face of international law.

Parading of bodies in Gaza abhorrent, UN rights chief says
Europe|Political|US|World

US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary, diplomats say

The U.S. is refusing to co-sponsor a draft U.N. resolution marking three years since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine that

US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary, diplomats say
Africa|Political|World

As Congo army retreats from Bukavu, children pick up guns and get killed

Rwanda-backed M23 insurgents shot dead three boys who had picked up guns left by Congolese soldiers fleeing the rebel advance in eastern Congo, the U.N. said

As Congo army retreats from Bukavu, children pick up guns and get killed
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

WTO holds 'constructive' talks after China condemns Trump's 'tariff shocks'

The World Trade Organization said on Wednesday that discussions on trade tensions were "constructive", after China accused the US of imposing "tariff shocks" that

WTO holds 'constructive' talks after China condemns Trump's 'tariff shocks'
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|World

UN seeks $6 billion to ease hunger catastrophe in Sudan

U.N. officials on Monday asked for $6 billion for Sudan this year from donors to help ease what they called the world's worst ever hunger catastrophe and the mass

UN seeks $6 billion to ease hunger catastrophe in Sudan
Europe|Health|World

WHO calls for tobacco-style cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks across Europe

The World Health Organization released new findings on Friday about an "alarming" lack of awareness about alcohol's link to cancer across Europe and called for clear

WHO calls for tobacco-style cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks across Europe
Africa|Political|World

Worst may be coming in east Congo conflict, says UN rights head

The worst could be yet to come in east Congo's escalating crisis, U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said on Friday, warning that abuses including rape and sexual

Worst may be coming in east Congo conflict, says UN rights head

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