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UN: Over 45 million vulnerable people in Middle East threatened by hunger
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UN: Over 45 million vulnerable people in Middle East threatened by hunger

At least another 45 million people in the Middle East are threatened with hunger as a direct consequence of the wars. The warning has been issued by the UN World Food Programme and Sweden's top diplomat, Carl Skau
UN concerned about continued torture of prisoners in Venezuela
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UN concerned about continued torture of prisoners in Venezuela

UN human rights chief Volker Türk says he has received clear information that prisoners in Venezuela are still being subjected to torture.
Thousands of Afghans flee Iran: No protection
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Thousands of Afghans flee Iran: No protection

Afghans are being forced to leave war-torn Iran and return to their conflict-torn homeland. Thousands cross the border daily
Sweden gives Lebanon 65 million kronor after UN appeal
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Sweden gives Lebanon 65 million kronor after UN appeal

The UN has appealed for emergency support to help approximately 800,000 Lebanese who have fled their homes during the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. Sweden is now providing 65 million kronor in a humanitarian aid package, according to Minister for Development Cooperation, Benjamin Dousa (M)
Attempts to arrange peace talks on the Lebanon war
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Attempts to arrange peace talks on the Lebanon war

Proposals abound for possible peace negotiations, but the parties have not agreed to talks. French President Emmanuel Macron invites talks between Israel and Lebanon - in Paris
12 medics, including several doctors, killed in attack on health clinic in southern Lebanon
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12 medics, including several doctors, killed in attack on health clinic in southern Lebanon

Lebanon's health ministry reported that 12 medics, including several doctors, were killed in an attack on a health clinic in southern Lebanon. The report, late Friday, came after a day of calls for peace as attacks and counterattacks continued in the war
South Sudan army forces UN and aid organizations out ahead of offensive in Jonglei
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South Sudan army forces UN and aid organizations out ahead of offensive in Jonglei

South Sudan's military is forcing the UN and international organizations away from areas where the army is planning an offensive against opposition forces.
Dozens of Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan, UN says
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Dozens of Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan, UN says

Dozens of Afghan civilians were killed in the conflict with Pakistan last week, the UN says.
Israel warns of new attacks on Lebanon after strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah intelligence chief
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Israel warns of new attacks on Lebanon after strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah intelligence chief

Israel says it killed Hezbollah intelligence chief Hussein Makled in a strike in Beirut on Sunday. The UN warns of escalation amid a simmering conflict with Iran
UN: Civilian deaths in Sudan more than doubled in 2025
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UN: Civilian deaths in Sudan more than doubled in 2025

The number of civilian deaths in Sudan more than doubled last year, according to UN documentation on the country's civil war.
Her father died in battle: The war has taken so much
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Her father died in battle: The war has taken so much

Sixteen-year-old Veronika from Zlatopil in the Kharkiv region remembers the horror of February 24, 2022 – the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Her father quickly left to help with the defense
World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction requires $588 billion
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World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction requires $588 billion

The World Bank estimates that Ukraine needs $588 billion to date for reconstruction following Russia's invasion.
19-year-old Palestinian with American citizenship killed in settler attack in the West Bank
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19-year-old Palestinian with American citizenship killed in settler attack in the West Bank

A 19-year-old man was shot dead in a settler attack in the West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry and a witness said.
Iran offers nuclear deal proposals amid threat of U.S. attack
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Iran offers nuclear deal proposals amid threat of U.S. attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran could have a draft nuclear deal ready within days. In the U
US: Five countries agree to send troops to Gaza
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US: Five countries agree to send troops to Gaza

Donald Trump's "peace council" is meeting for the first time in Washington, D. C
UN report: Israel's actions raise concerns about ethnic cleansing
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UN report: Israel's actions raise concerns about ethnic cleansing

Israel's attacks and forced displacement of Palestinians raise concerns about ethnic cleansing; the UN Human Rights Office is sounding the alarm.
UN warns of de facto annexation as Israel strengthens its control over the West Bank
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UN warns of de facto annexation as Israel strengthens its control over the West Bank

Israel's increasing measures to strengthen its control over the West Bank are being harshly criticized at the UN.
Pope will not participate in Trump's peace council
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Pope will not participate in Trump's peace council

The Pope will not participate in U. S
Malmer Stenergard: Rubio extends a hand to Europe
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Malmer Stenergard: Rubio extends a hand to Europe

Rubio is extending a hand to Europe, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said at the Munich Security Conference after listening to her U. S
French diplomat under investigation after emailing Jeffrey Epstein
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French diplomat under investigation after emailing Jeffrey Epstein

France's foreign minister is calling for an investigation into a French diplomat who emailed Jeffrey Epstein. The diplomat also served as an advisor to Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen - who was revealed to have links to the sex offender
UN: Atrocities in Sudan could have been prevented, rights chief says
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UN: Atrocities in Sudan could have been prevented, rights chief says

The abuses in al-Fashir, Sudan, in October could have been prevented, the UN says.
Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care
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Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care

Sweden is contributing an additional 60 million to Ukraine for children's healthcare and social services.
Famine alarm at highest level in Sudan, UN-backed IPC reports
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Famine alarm at highest level in Sudan, UN-backed IPC reports

Famine is spreading in war-torn Sudan, reports the UN-backed IPC, which monitors the world's food supply.
At least eight killed, including three children, in drone attack on health facility in Kadugli, southern Sudan
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At least eight killed, including three children, in drone attack on health facility in Kadugli, southern Sudan

At least eight civilians, including three children, have been killed in a drone attack on a health facility in the town of Kadugli in southern Sudan, a medical source told AFP.
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