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UN Chief Nominee Faces Criticism Over Sudan War Stance
Human rights groups and Sudanese activists condemn Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy, citing her denials of the UAE's support for the RSF.
UN Chief Nominee Faces Backlash Over UAE's Sudan War Role
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy for secretary-general draws criticism from rights groups and Sudanese activists who cite her denials of UAE support for paramilitaries accused of atrocities.
UAE Diplomat's UN Bid Draws Fire Over Sudan Role
Lana Nusseibeh's nomination for UN Secretary-General faces condemnation from human rights groups and Sudanese activists over her denials of Emirati support for RSF forces.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies Projected to Hit $1.1 Trillion in 2026 as Geopolitical Supply Shocks Reverse…
UN report estimates $410 billion to $740 billion year-over-year increase driven by Iran conflict; subsidies could reach $1.43 trillion at $110/barrel oil
Erdogan Cracks Down on LGBT Groups, Then Denounces 'Gender-Neutralization' at UN
Turkish authorities arrested 116 people and blocked hundreds of online accounts in raids across 15 provinces, days before the president attacked LGBT rights at the General Assembly.
Indonesia Backs Palestinian State, Seeks UN Security Council Seat
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono told the UN General Assembly that Palestine is a test of global conscience and announced Indonesia's bid for a 2029-2030 Security Council seat.
Lavrov Declares End of U.S. Dominance, Calls for Multipolar World
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the UN General Assembly that the U.S. destroyed European security and created a hostile regime in Kyiv.
UN Chief Calls for US-Iran Talks, Says International Law Being 'Trampled'
Secretary-General António Guterres urged renewed diplomacy between the United States and Iran, warning that disregard for international law is deepening Middle East instability.
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Remains Massive, UN Officials Warn
United Nations officials reported early progress in containing the epidemic in eastern Congo but cautioned it will take several months to bring the deadly disease under full control.
Nepal, Tibet Reel From Floods; UN Seeks $50 Million in Aid
Over 1,200 dead and thousands missing after flash floods sweep Nepal-Tibet border; UN launches appeal as rescue operations accelerate.
Rohingya Hunger Worsens in Bangladesh as Aid Funds Dry Up
Save the Children warns 35 percent of Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar face crisis or emergency hunger levels in 2026 as global funding cuts reduce food rations and services
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Afghan Women Hold Just 5% of Jobs Five Years After Taliban Takeover
The ILO reports female labour participation collapsed from 16.5% in 2020 to 5.1% in 2026, leaving Afghanistan second-last globally, ahead of only Yemen.
Banks, Builders and Booking Sites: Who Finances Israel's West Bank Settlements
A UN database names 158 companies operating in West Bank settlements; Human Rights Watch identified seven Israeli banks funding construction directly.
Floods Displace 390,000 in Myanmar as Monsoon Batters War-Displaced Communities
UN figures show 230,000 of those affected are in Sagaing alone, where civil conflict had already pushed tens of thousands from their homes.
Taliban Marks Five Years in Power During Restrictions and Poverty
The authorities staged sports events and flag ceremonies in Kabul on Saturday, while the UN cited 'suffocating restrictions' affecting nearly every aspect of daily life.
Gaza Ceasefire Has Not Stopped Daily Killings or Destruction
OHCHR head Ajith Sunghay presented a report Monday documenting 72,769 Palestinian deaths in Gaza and war crimes by both Israeli forces and Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023