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European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law
The European Union and the United Nations said Hong Kong's new national security bill was deeply worrying and could erode fundamental freedoms in the...
Republic of Moldova’s breakaway region appeals for help from Russia
Republic of Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria has called on Russia to step in and stop what it described as attempts by the government...
UN says aid for Gaza is ‘completely dependent’ on UNRWA
The United Nations humanitarian chief warned of catastrophe if countries don’t resume funding for the main relief agency in the Gaza Strip, after assistance...
United Nations sees international tourism fully recovering in 2024
Global tourism is set to fully recover from the pandemic in 2024 as international tourist arrivals will likely be 2% more numerous than in...
New UN weather chief calls to bolster warning systems for extreme weather
The new head of the United Nations weather agency said Tuesday that strengthening early warning systems that monitor when and where extreme weather will...
United Nations seeks $4.2 billion to help people in Ukraine and refugees this year
The United Nations appealed on Monday for $4.2 billion to help people in Ukraine and displaced outside the country this year, saying that people...
UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains
The United Nations Security Council on Friday approved a toned-down bid to boost humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and called for urgent steps...
UN chief says he will not give up appeals for ceasefire in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday he will not give up appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, adding that the war...
US vetoes Israel ceasefire resolution at the UN
The United States vetoed a resolution at the United Nations Security Council Friday demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, as civilian casualties rise amid...
Borrell backs UN call for humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter for the first time in more than 30 years to call on...