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13 points for peace – this is how the ceasefire will be implemented

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah consists of 13 points that all parties involved are committed to. Here is the entire agreement, according to the newspaper L'Orient-Le Jour, which has read the agreement in its entirety.

13 points for peace – this is how the ceasefire will be implemented

So Many Women Are Killed at Home Every Day

The most dangerous place for women is at home. Last year, on average, 140 women and girls were killed every day by a partner or family member, according to a report from the UN.

So Many Women Are Killed at Home Every Day

UN: Deadliest Year for Aid Workers

Around the world, 281 aid workers have been killed so far this year, which means that 2024 is the deadliest year ever for aid workers, according to the UN's chief for humanitarian affairs. > Aid workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity met with bullets and bombs, says Tom Fletcher.

UN: Deadliest Year for Aid Workers

ICC: Netanyahu and Gallant accused of war crimes

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are to be arrested, announces the International Criminal Court (ICC). They are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

ICC: Netanyahu and Gallant accused of war crimes

Sudan: 40 killed in attack on village

Around 40 people have been shot dead in an attack on the village of Wad Oshaib in central Sudan, according to doctors and eyewitnesses. According to eyewitness accounts, the village was attacked on Tuesday evening by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been at war with the country's regular army since last year.

Sudan: 40 killed in attack on village

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

The clock is ticking for the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Baku, without any major public breakthroughs. .

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

UN: No Aid to Northern Gaza for 40 Days

It's getting increasingly difficult to survive in northern Gaza Strip. Not a single one of the UN's relief efforts has reached those in need over the past 40 days, according to the UN agency Ocha.

UN: No Aid to Northern Gaza for 40 Days

At Least Five Killed in Drone Attack on Beirut

Israel has attacked central parts of Lebanon's capital Beirut, in densely populated quarters near the parliament and embassies. Rocket fire from Lebanon has hit areas around Tel Aviv.

At Least Five Killed in Drone Attack on Beirut

UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza

The head of the UN's refugee agency in Palestine (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini, warns that there is no alternative to the UN's efforts in Gaza. There is no plan B, says Lazzarini to reporters in Geneva.

UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza

At Least 13 Killed by Militia in Congo-Kinshasa

At least 13 people have been killed in eastern Congo-Kinshasa by an extremist militia with ties to IS. Several more have been kidnapped.

At Least 13 Killed by Militia in Congo-Kinshasa

Ten Killed in Attack on School Building in Gaza

Ten Palestinians have been killed and at least 20 more have been injured in an Israeli attack on a school building at a refugee camp in Gaza City, according to medical sources for both Reuters and Al Jazeera. The Abu Assi school, run by the UN, is reported to be a shelter for Palestinians who have been driven from their homes.

Ten Killed in Attack on School Building in Gaza

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

An attempt to deliver emergency aid to the areas in northern Gaza besieged by Israel has been blocked by Israeli authorities, says Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during a press conference according to [Times of Israel. ](https://www.

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

"No More Violence Against Children - The Princess Spoke at the UN"

Curious, resilient and brave. These are qualities that we must protect in every child.

"No More Violence Against Children - The Princess Spoke at the UN"

The Taliban makes its climate debut at the top meeting

For the first time since the Taliban regained power, Afghanistan has sent a delegation to the UN climate meeting. The country has been severely affected by extreme weather, but many are hesitant to negotiate with the Taliban.

The Taliban makes its climate debut at the top meeting

UN Court Expands Dispute over Caucasus

The International Court of Justice in The Hague (ICJ) has jurisdiction to examine the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia as two separate legal cases. .

UN Court Expands Dispute over Caucasus

UN: Long-term work required in Sudan

The war in Sudan has led to a massive refugee crisis and severe consequences for the population. More humanitarian aid is needed, but also comprehensive efforts focused on development, writes the UN agency UNDP in a report.

UN: Long-term work required in Sudan

Arab summit demands divided Jerusalem

A top-level meeting with the Arab League and Islamic countries was able to agree on a strongly worded final communiqué directed towards Israel. .

Arab summit demands divided Jerusalem

Israel builds near demilitarized zone in Golan

Israel's military has begun a construction project near the demilitarized zone controlled by the UN, which separates Israel and Syria. This is reported by the American news agency AP, which has examined new satellite images from the area.

Israel builds near demilitarized zone in Golan

Migrant Opponent Gets High Post from Trump

Donald Trump continues to appoint and nominate top persons in the USA's upcoming government. .

Migrant Opponent Gets High Post from Trump

New attacks on Gaza – many children killed

At least 30 people have been killed in two Israeli air strikes against the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian territory's civil defense authority. Israel's military announces that an offensive against northern Gaza will continue.

New attacks on Gaza – many children killed

The General Warns of Russian Nuclear Weapons in Space

The threat in space is very real, warns the USA. Russia and China are developing methods to knock out satellites – such as lasers, jamming transmitters, and energy weapons.

The General Warns of Russian Nuclear Weapons in Space

Refuse to Fight Anymore – Soldiers Testify About Gaza's Horrors

Before Yuval Green's platoon entered Gaza, the commanders decided that they would show no mercy. The Gazans were demonized: everyone was to be killed, everything was to be destroyed.

Refuse to Fight Anymore – Soldiers Testify About Gaza's Horrors

Floods in South Sudan – one million affected

South Sudan has been hit by massive flooding and more than 370,000 people have been driven from their homes. The devastating floods affect a total of 1.

Floods in South Sudan – one million affected

This is why the climate meeting is mostly about money

Money, money, money. This year's UN climate meeting – COP29 – which begins this week, is called finance-COP.

This is why the climate meeting is mostly about money