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Guterres Warns of Escalating Kashmir Tensions Between India and Pakistan

The tension between India and Pakistan is at boiling point. This says the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and urges the countries to calm down.
Guterres Warns of Escalating Kashmir Tensions Between India and Pakistan

China Criticizes US Tariffs as Bullying at UN Meeting

The USA's trade tariffs are equivalent to bullying and extortion. This was stated by China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong in a fiery speech before the Security Council.
China Criticizes US Tariffs as Bullying at UN Meeting

UN Warns Haiti Nears Collapse Amid Escalating Gang Violence

The situation with escalating violence in Haiti is "near the breaking point", according to the UN envoy in the country. .
UN Warns Haiti Nears Collapse Amid Escalating Gang Violence

US Deploys Bombers to Indian Ocean as Iran Nuclear Talks Loom

The USA is positioning bomber planes and aircraft carriers in the Indian Ocean. The signal to Iran is clear: It could lead to war if the countries do not come to an agreement on the nuclear energy issue.
US Deploys Bombers to Indian Ocean as Iran Nuclear Talks Loom

Iran and Russia Discuss Nuclear Energy – in China

China will this week host tripartite talks with Iran and Russia about Iran's nuclear energy program, announces Beijing. The talks are being held in light of the international community's fear that Tehran will develop nuclear weapons.
Iran and Russia Discuss Nuclear Energy – in China

Latvia: Putin may try to weaken the USA

Russia's president Vladimir Putin has not gotten what he wanted with the Ukraine war. Now he will instead try to reach his goals – to take control over Ukraine and weaken the USA – in the peace talks, according to Latvia's foreign minister Baiba Braze.
Latvia: Putin may try to weaken the USA

The Kremlin praises the USA's "balanced" stance

The Kremlin welcomes the US's "balanced" stance after the US followed the Russian line in two UN votes on Monday. .
The Kremlin praises the USA's "balanced" stance

Security Council adopts USA's proposal on Ukraine

The UN Security Council has adopted the Ukraine resolution written by the USA, which calls for swift peace without mentioning that it was Russia that attacked Ukraine. Even Russia backed the USA proposal.
Security Council adopts USA's proposal on Ukraine

Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

Lebanon's civil defense has recovered 23 bodies after Israel withdrew its forces from several communities. The country condemns all remaining Israeli presence, since Israel announced that it will stay on five "strategic locations" despite agreements on withdrawal.
Multiple bodies found in villages after Israel's withdrawal

Punishes Iranian oil: "Cannot negotiate"

The USA is targeting new sanctions against Iran's vital oil exports. President Trump wants to negotiate a new "peace agreement".
Punishes Iranian oil: "Cannot negotiate"

Thousands flee chaos in Congo – explosions in Goma

The rebels in M23, who are supported by Rwanda, claim to have taken control of the million-city Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Potentially thousands of prisoners have escaped from a prison in the chaos that prevails.
Thousands flee chaos in Congo – explosions in Goma

Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo accuses neighboring country Rwanda of having declared war. The accusation comes at a meeting in the UN Security Council and after Kinshasa broke off diplomatic relations with Kigali.
Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

UN: 13,000 Children Killed in Gaza

The war between Hamas and Israel has resulted in over 13,000 children dying in Gaza and almost twice as many being injured, according to the UN. .
UN: 13,000 Children Killed in Gaza

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

UN Establishes Peacekeeping Force Against al-Shabaab in Somalia

The UN Security Council decided on Friday to establish a new peacekeeping force in Somalia to combat the terrorist network al-Shabaab. The force will be under the African Union (AU).
UN Establishes Peacekeeping Force Against al-Shabaab in Somalia

War-Torn Sudan Receives Billion-Dollar Support from the USA

The USA announces new support for humanitarian efforts in the civil war-torn Sudan with 200 million dollars, equivalent to 2. 2 billion kronor.
War-Torn Sudan Receives Billion-Dollar Support from the USA

The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria

The UN Security Council demands that an "inclusive and Syrian-led" political process be implemented in the country, following the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad. The UN envoy Geir Pedersen urges the country to hold free and fair elections.
The UN wants free and fair elections in Syria

Israeli attacks on robot warehouses in Syria

Israel has directed attacks against robot warehouses in Syria, according to information from the conflict observer Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR), which calls the attacks the most violent since 2012. Since the dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, Israel has attacked locations in Syria with the intention of destroying the former regime's military equipment.
Israeli attacks on robot warehouses in Syria

UN adopts resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. .
UN adopts resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

The Security Council to meet on Syria

The UN Security Council will on Monday hold a meeting about Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. This is stated by several diplomatic sources to AFP.
The Security Council to meet on Syria

Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

The UN's court is to decide what countries are required to do to stop climate change. Now, the negotiations are starting in the court's largest case ever.
Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

Weak Army to Counter Hezbollah: "Not So Brilliant"

The ceasefire that has been initiated between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon brings with it a great responsibility for Lebanon's army. Compared to Hezbollah's forces, the military is very weak, but must now try to assert power in the country's southern parts.
Weak Army to Counter Hezbollah: "Not So Brilliant"

Agreement from 2006 to Save the Ceasefire in Lebanon

The idea was that both Israel and Hezbollah would stay away from southern Lebanon - but the 18-year-old peace solution has never been fulfilled. Ahead of the ceasefire in 2024, the agreement has been dusted off.
Agreement from 2006 to Save the Ceasefire in Lebanon

Expert: Great responsibility on Lebanon in the ceasefire

Netanyahu gave the green light for a ceasefire in Lebanon on Tuesday. Now there is great pressure on Lebanon to build up its army, says Lieutenant Colonel Anders Ekholm.
Expert: Great responsibility on Lebanon in the ceasefire
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