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Goodbye to the Soviet Union – archive, 1991

On 2 September 1991, the Congress of People’s Deputies voted for the dissolution of the Soviet Union, allowing its republics to opt for independence

The Guardian - UK

More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead

The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital

The Independent UK

Myanmar human rights conditions at new low, UN says

GENEVA - Human rights conditions in Myanmar have ‌sunk to a new low, with widespread abuses against the Rohingya minority and a booming illicit economy driven partly by illegal rare-earth mining deepening civilian suffering, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

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World urged to rein in ‘killer robots’

GENEVA - The United Nations and the Red Cross warned Tuesday that the world is “dangerously close” to a future where so-called “killer robots” could target humans, and issued an urgent appeal for international regulation of autonomous weapons.

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'Myanmar's human rights crisis has hit new low': UN flags atrocities against Rohingya

According to the United Nations, Myanmar's human rights crisis has escalated sharply. Atrocities against the Rohingya minority persist, adding to the suffering of civilians. The surge in illicit economic activities aggravates the conflict, leading to widespread devastation in communities. Millions find themselves in severe distress due to ongoing violence and…

The Times of India

UN: One million Afghan children face ‘life-threatening’ malnutrition

GENEVA - One million children in Afghanistan are suffering from life-threatening malnutrition in a worsening new crisis hitting the country, the United Nations warned on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

UN warns humanity is ‘dangerously close’ to handing kill decisions to machines

The United Nations and the International Red Cross are urging countries to adopt bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems, often called killer robots

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COP17 in Mongolia: Finding solutions to land degradation

Delegates of 179 members of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification engage with local communities and business partners to find solutions for land degradation which affects half of world's population and creates poverty and mass migration.

Euronews

US Sanctions Threat: Behind Iran's Fresh Rallying Cry Against 'Same Bull'

Iran is trying to rally international opinion against what it sees as the perceived discriminatory tariffs and sanctions regime, backed to the hilt by the Trump administration, as a tool to spur a rallying cry against US actions globally. Tehran hopes that such a step would, in effect, put the…

International Business Times

UN welcomes Sri Lanka's efforts to bring back refugees from India

Sri Lanka simplified immigration procedures for refugees returning from India. The United Nations welcomed this significant decision for their safe return. Many refugees fled ethnic violence which began in nineteen eighty-three. Around ninety thousand refugees still reside in India's Tamil Nadu state. The UNHCR will facilitate the return and resettlement…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump demands UN overhaul, US plans $850 million payment

The US government plans to pay $850 million to the United Nations. This payment includes regular budget dues and peacekeeping operations contributions. The United States owes billions in dues to the international organization. Republicans expressed concerns about the payment and UN reforms. The administration previously withdrew from several UN agencies.

The Economic Times

Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?

The United Nations Security Council held a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candidates are currently vying for the position against a backdrop of deep divisions…

France 24

Who are the candidates vying to lead the UN?

UNITED NATIONS - Five women and three men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

Bangkok Post

Palestinian nurse shot and ambulance pelted with stones by Israeli settlers in West Bank, says aid group

The World Health Organisations says the number of Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers in the West Bank rose more than fourfold in a month

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'Obvious Neurological Decay': Diplomat Warns Donald Trump Poses Historic Threat to World Alliances

Former US diplomats and officials express concern over Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, fearing it undermines alliances and emboldens North Korea.

The Independent UK

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now country’s deadliest ever – as deaths double in three weeks

Someone dies of Ebola every 30 minutes, according to the United Nations – and it is now killing almost one in two recorded cases

The Conversation

The Medicines Patent Pool is improving access to essential medication where it’s most needed, but does it make economic sense?

The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 2010 with the support of the United Nations. Its mission is to improve access to essential medicines in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). It negotiates voluntary licences with patent holders – typically, pharmaceutical companies – before granting non-exclusive and…

The National (Scotland)

Far-right minister calls on Israel to kill '40 Palestinians nightly'

A FAR-RIGHT Israeli minister has publicly advocated killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza every night, claiming that they are “not worthy of…

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Indians celebrate 80th Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoisting

Indians globally marked the nation's 80th Independence Day with widespread celebrations. Key international partners extended greetings and pledged stronger bilateral relationships. The "Suryapath Tiranga" initiative connected celebrations across various time zones. Local communities and diaspora groups actively participated in these festive events. International leaders reaffirmed commitments to deepening cooperation and…

The Economic Times

Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers

Israeli troops occupied Palestinian homes in Qusra village on Thursday. Settlers had trapped Palestinian families in a siege since the weekend. The United Nations reported some fifteen Palestinians were trapped without water or electricity. The Israeli military stated soldiers were deployed to protect residents and maintain security. The U.S. Ambassador…

Euronews

Russian forces strike second passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region

The latest attack comes as the United Nations recorded a record-number of civilian deaths in Ukraine in July, the highest monthly toll since May 2022.

Euronews

France accuses Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penalty

After a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.'

Bangkok Post

Gaza peace still remains a charade

Last month, US President Donald Trump announced "a monumental step towards lasting peace and security" in Gaza. Mediators from the "Board of Peace", his sketchy rival to the United Nations, had persuaded Hamas, the Palestinian armed resistance movement, to accept his "15-point document" for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal in…

Bangkok Post

2.4 million girls banned from Afghan schools since Taliban return: UNESCO

PARIS (FRANCE) - Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the United Nations said Tuesday, urging an end to such "discrimination".

Bangkok Post

UN says 2 staff arrested by Afghan intelligence agency

KABUL - Two staff members of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have been arrested by the country's intelligence agency, the world body told AFP on Tuesday, adding that it had no access to them for two days.

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