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U.S. Missile Launch Notification Initiative Draws Criticism From Chinese Expert

A recent U.S.-led initiative at the United Nations calling on countries to provide advance notification of certain missile launches has triggered criticism from a Chinese military expert, who argues that Washington's proposal could deepen strategic tensions rather than reduce them. The joint statement,......

Syria prepares for IAEA visit as talks on nuclear materials move forward

Syria is preparing to receive a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as Damascus seeks to address unresolved questions surrounding nuclear materials and activities dating back to the era of former President Bashar Assad. The expected visit comes as Syria's current authorities......

UN warns of a dangerous turning point in the West Bank amid rising violence and settlement activity

The United Nations has warned that the situation in the occupied West Bank is reaching a “dangerous turning point” as settler violence, displacement, demolitions and Israeli settlement activity continue to intensify. During a United Nations Security Council briefing, UN Deputy Coordinator......

UN urges stronger protection for young people in the digital world

The United Nations is calling for stronger measures to protect children and adolescents from growing risks online, including misinformation, cyberbullying, algorithmic bias and the harmful use of artificial intelligence. In a briefing released ahead of International Youth Day, the UN highlighted the......

Russia accuses international organizations of overlooking attacks on civilians

Russia has accused international organizations and Western governments of failing to adequately address alleged attacks against civilians on Russian territory, adding another point of contention to the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Rodion Miroshnik, a special envoy at the Russian Foreign......

Mozambique ranks among the most affected countries by internal displacement in Eastern and Southern Africa

Mozambique has become one of the countries most affected by internal displacement in Eastern and Southern Africa, according to the United Nations, as armed conflict and recurring natural disasters continue to force hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. UN data indicate that more than 661,000......

Cuban envoy warns of possible U.S. military action against Havana

Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations, Ernesto Sobrón Guzmán, has accused the United States of building a political and media narrative that could be used to justify tougher measures against Havana, including possible military action. In comments reported by Russian news agency TASS,......

UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims

The United Nations has confirmed that UNICEF is taking action following serious allegations concerning one of its senior employees and claims that confidential information may have been provided to Israeli officials during the employee’s previous position within the UN system. UN Deputy Spokesperson......

UN warns El Niño could worsen hunger crisis across nearly 50 countries by 2027

The United Nations has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon could significantly worsen global food insecurity, placing millions of additional people at risk of acute hunger by the end of 2027. Humanitarian agencies say the combined effects of extreme weather, economic instability, and ongoing......