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North Korea rejects international allegations over undercover IT workers

North Korea has dismissed international accusations that its citizens are obtaining overseas technology jobs under false identities to generate revenue for the country's sanctioned regime, describing the allegations as part of a coordinated campaign to damage its international reputation. The response......

Netanyahu says he plans to attend UN General Assembly despite Mamdani’s arrest warning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he intends to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in New York, despite previous remarks by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about the possibility of arresting him. Mamdani had earlier suggested that he was considering whether......

UN secretary-general calls for stronger international support for Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to step up its political, economic and humanitarian support for Syria, stressing that sustained international engagement will be essential to the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Speaking at......

Uganda nominates Olara Otunnu for next United Nations secretary-general

Uganda has officially entered the race to lead the United Nations by nominating veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu as its candidate for secretary-general, expanding the field of contenders seeking to succeed António Guterres at the end of his second term. Otunnu's candidacy was formally submitted......

UN chief António Guterres calls for global support during landmark visit to Syria

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the international community to increase its support for Syria during what he described as a pivotal moment for the country's future, as he began a landmark visit to Damascus aimed at reinforcing the UN's commitment to the......

United Nations General Assembly extends human rights chief Volker Turk's mandate by four years despite US and Israeli opposition

The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to extend the mandate of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk for an additional four years, pushing through despite vocal opposition from Russia and Israel, alongside threats of financial reassessment from the United States. In......

UN Sees Genuine Opportunity For Syria To Build Inclusive Institutions

The United Nations has said Syria is facing a significant opportunity to establish more inclusive state institutions capable of responding to the needs of its population and rebuilding trust between citizens and public authorities. Speaking to the UN Security Council during a briefing on the latest......

North Korean foreign minister visits Russia as Moscow and Pyongyang deepen strategic ties

Choe Son Hui arrived in Russia on an official visit at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlighting the continued strengthening of relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. The visit comes as the two countries expand diplomatic, military and economic cooperation, a partnership......

United Nations warns gum arabic trade could help finance Sudan conflict

The United Nations has warned that the international trade in gum arabic could unintentionally contribute to financing the ongoing conflict in Sudan, urging governments and companies to strengthen oversight of supply chains linked to the country. The warning comes as Sudan's conflict continues to......