Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

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Economy|World

Gaza economy shrinks to less than a sixth of its pre-war size, UN report says

Gaza's economy has shrunk to less than a sixth of its size when the Israel-Hamas war began nearly a year ago, while unemployment in the occupied

Gaza economy shrinks to less than a sixth of its pre-war size, UN report says
Americas|Election|News|Political|World

Venezuela ramped up repression after disputed vote, UN says

President Nicolas Maduro's government escalated repressive tactics to crush peaceful protests and keep power after Venezuela's disputed

Venezuela ramped up repression after disputed vote, UN says
News|World

Myanmar military stepping up civilian killings and arrests, says UN report

Myanmar's military government has ramped up killings and arrests in an apparent bid to silence opponents and recruit soldiers in an escalating

Myanmar military stepping up civilian killings and arrests, says UN report
Health|News|World

Dozens of health workers killed in Lebanon over past day, WHO says

At least 28 on-duty medics have been killed in the past 24 hours in Lebanon, where Israel has launched airstrikes and sent troops to fight Hezbollah

Dozens of health workers killed in Lebanon over past day, WHO says
News|World

After a year of war, Gazans wonder how to deal with tonnes of rubble

In the ruins of his two-storey home, 11-year-old Mohammed gathers chunks of the fallen roof into a broken

After a year of war, Gazans wonder how to deal with tonnes of rubble
World

US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

The United States, Israel's closest ally, on Tuesday said it opposed the scope of the country's air strikes in Beirut over the past few

US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
Political|World

NGOs seek UN emergency rights meeting, investigation on Lebanon

A group of NGOs pressed countries on Wednesday to hold an emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to set up an investigation into abuses committed

NGOs seek UN emergency rights meeting, investigation on Lebanon
Health|World

Over 100 patients set to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says

More than 100 patients including children will be transferred out of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday in a rare medical evacuation from the Palestinian enclave during the

Over 100 patients set to be evacuated from Gaza, WHO says
World

Red Cross denounces lack of conflict mediation as aid needs explode

A lack of political leadership in brokering peace deals is prolonging conflicts and stretching aid groups tasked with addressing their worst impacts, a senior official

Red Cross denounces lack of conflict mediation as aid needs explode
MidEast|Political|World

UNRWA ban could kill more children in Gaza, UNICEF says

Israel's decision to ban the U.N. relief agency UNRWA could result in the deaths of more children and represent a form of collective punishment for Gazans if fully

UNRWA ban could kill more children in Gaza, UNICEF says
Africa|Crime|World

Sudan's RSF and allies sexually abused victims from 8-75 years, UN mission says

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies have committed "staggering" levels of sexual abuse, raping civilians as troops advance and abducting some women as sex

Sudan's RSF and allies sexually abused victims from 8-75 years, UN mission says
Europe|Political|World

Swiss president backs lifting re-export ban on arms to Ukraine

Switzerland's president said on Monday she was in favour of revising a ban that currently prevents Swiss-made arms from being re-exported from another country to Ukraine

Swiss president backs lifting re-export ban on arms to Ukraine
Europe|News|Technology|World

UN body reviews allegations of Russian satellite interference

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is reviewing a series of complaints this week from Ukraine and European countries about satellite interference that

Europe|News|Technology|World

UN body condemns Russian satellite interference in Europe

A U.N. body condemned a series of incidents of what it said was Russian interference in the satellite systems of European countries and asked it to stop, according to

Africa|News|Travel|World

Risks multiply for Mediterranean-bound migrants, UN study shows

More migrants and refugees are embarking on dangerous journeys across Africa towards the southern shores of the Mediterranean Sea where they face growing risk of abuse

Africa|News|World

Progress at talks on Sudan's war limited by army's no-show, mediators say

U.S.-led mediators said on Friday they had secured guarantees from Sudan's warring parties at talks in Switzerland to improve access for humanitarian aid, but that the

MidEast|Political|World

UN says Israeli settlers cut down olive trees in 'war-like' West Bank campaign

The United Nations humanitarian office accused Israel on Friday of using "war-like" tactics against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, citing killings by soldiers

UN says Israeli settlers cut down olive trees in 'war-like' West Bank campaign
Europe|World

Ukraine seeks global help with massive task of landmine clearance at Swiss meeting

Ukraine's prime minister appealed at a meeting in Switzerland on Thursday for more help clearing landmines and unexploded bombs covering up to a quarter

Ukraine seeks global help with massive task of landmine clearance at Swiss meeting
World

UN refugee chief urges states to cut reliance on border controls even as displacement worsens

The head of the U.N. refugee agency warned on Monday that displacement crises in Lebanon and Sudan could worsen, but said tighter border measures could not be the only

UN refugee chief urges states to cut reliance on border controls even as displacement worsens
Business|Economy|Finance

China's industrial support programmes lack transparency, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Wednesday that it was unable to get a clear picture of China's financial support for key industrial sectors, such as electric

China's industrial support programmes lack transparency, WTO says
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon envoy urges pressure on Israel to end military campaigns, allow humanitarian relief

Lebanon and other states called for more pressure on Israel to end its military campaigns in the Middle East at a meeting at the U.N. in Geneva on Thursday, saying

Lebanon envoy urges pressure on Israel to end military campaigns, allow humanitarian relief
Health|World

UN inquiry accuses Israel of seeking to destroy Gaza healthcare system

A United Nations inquiry said it found that Israel carried out a concerted policy of destroying Gaza's healthcare system in the Gaza war, actions amounting to both war

UN inquiry accuses Israel of seeking to destroy Gaza healthcare system
MidEast|World

Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers denounced at UN meeting

The head of the International Labour Organization on Thursday criticized the decimation of Palestinian workers' labour rights since the start of the Israel-Hamas war

Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers denounced at UN meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|World

World Trade Organization's push for reform plagued by obstacles

Days before talks that could decide its future role in setting the rules for global commerce in an era of rising protectionism, the World Trade Organization is snagged

World Trade Organization's push for reform plagued by obstacles
US|World

Red Cross elects US humanitarian to lead network after rocky meeting

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies elected a U.S. candidate on Monday as its new president after an acrimonious meeting that nearly

Red Cross elects US humanitarian to lead network after rocky meeting

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