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South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

South Korea may consider providing Ukraine with weapons, in response to reports that North Korea has decided to send thousands of soldiers to Russia to assist Moscow in the Ukraine war. .

South Korea may send weapons to Ukraine

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

The UN's Palestine agency is "very close" to a possible breaking point – at the same time as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates day by day. After the US's threat to withdraw military support, Israel is now reporting that supplies have arrived for those in distress in northern Gaza.

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic charm offensive through the Middle East continues – with both threats and promises. On Tuesday evening, he warned of a "decisive" response from Tehran if Israel attacks Iran.

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

The USA is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days – otherwise, the military support to the country may be affected. .

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

The UN demands an immediate, independent, and thorough investigation of Monday's attack on northern Lebanon. A majority of the victims are reported to have been women and children.

UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

Trio shares economy prize: "A real shock"

A trio is awarded this year's economics prize in memory of Alfred Nobel. Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson have asked themselves why some countries are poor and others rich.

Trio shares economy prize: "A real shock"

Guterres condemns Israeli military operation in UN base

Israeli tanks rolled into an area held by the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. The UN calls the operation "a shocking violation".

Guterres condemns Israeli military operation in UN base

USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Lebanon cannot allow Iran and Hezbollah to stand in the way of the country's security, emphasizes USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken in a conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. .

USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Multiple deaths in unrest in South Sudan

At least 24 people have been killed in clashes in South Sudan during the week, the UN warns. It is primarily civilians who have lost their lives when the rebel group National Salvation Front (NSF) and government-loyal forces have clashed.

Multiple deaths in unrest in South Sudan

Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon

Two peacekeepers have been injured in a new attack on the UN force Unifil in Lebanon, confirms the UN. Israel's military is to investigate the attack to clarify what happened.

Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon

UN appoints new chief for disaster relief

The British diplomat Tom Fletcher will be responsible for the UN's disaster relief organization, OCHA. He replaces Martin Griffiths, who resigned in June due to health reasons.

UN appoints new chief for disaster relief

Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel

Bolivia joins South Africa's lawsuit against Israel for genocide, announces the International Court of Justice (ICJ). South Africa accused Israel at the end of last year of violating the UN's Genocide Convention during the offensive in Gaza, and filed a lawsuit with the ICJ.

Bolivia participates in genocide process against Israel

Ahmad in Gaza: Everyone has forgotten us

When the war in Gaza broke out, Ahmad Ashour's daughter Laure had just started school. Now she has missed almost an entire school year - and her father hasn't seen his seven-year-old in nearly six months.

Ahmad in Gaza: Everyone has forgotten us

Sweden sends more money to Lebanon

Sweden is providing Lebanon with new support of over 80 million kronor. The reason is the critical situation on the ground.

Sweden sends more money to Lebanon

The Attacks on Lebanon Intensify

Israel has intensified its bombing attacks on Lebanon on Saturday. Twelve air strikes have been carried out against Beirut's southern suburbs.

The Attacks on Lebanon Intensify

UN condemns Israeli attack on the West Bank

The UN condemns Israel's attack on a refugee camp in the city of Tulkarm on the northwestern border of the occupied West Bank with Israeli territory. The attack on Thursday evening is called an "illegal air raid".

UN condemns Israeli attack on the West Bank

UN: Our Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon

The UN's peacekeeping forces will remain at the southern Lebanese border, despite Israel's request to evacuate certain areas ahead of the ground invasion against Iran-backed Hezbollah. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, head of the peacekeeping operations, told AP on Thursday.

UN: Our Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon

The top diplomat: Then the spiral of revenge can be broken

Israel has promised a powerful response to Tuesday's rocket rain from Iran. It may lead to further revenge actions and a large-scale war.

The top diplomat: Then the spiral of revenge can be broken

Lebanon's Prime Minister Calls on the UN for Help

Lebanon is facing "one of the most dangerous periods in the country's history", says the country's Prime Minister Najib Mikati. He urges the UN to help one million people who have been forced to flee.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Calls on the UN for Help

UN: Majority of Buildings in Gaza Damaged

Two thirds of the buildings in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed since the Gaza War began almost a year ago, according to the UN. The UN's satellite analysis agency Unosat reports that analysis of high-resolution images collected at the beginning of September shows clear destruction.

UN: Majority of Buildings in Gaza Damaged

Netanyahu: If you attack us, we will attack you

In his speech before the UN General Assembly, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed threats against Iran – and called the UN a "contemptuous farce". Many delegates left the room when the Prime Minister spoke.

Netanyahu: If you attack us, we will attack you

The Crisis Worsens in Sudan – Sweden Increases Support

The civil war in Sudan has paralyzed large parts of the country. Now Sweden is expanding its support to the country.

The Crisis Worsens in Sudan – Sweden Increases Support

Executed with machete: 3,600 dead in Haiti's violence

At least 3,661 people have been killed so far this year in Haiti's gang violence. "Some of the victims were mutilated with machetes and then burned", reports the human rights organization OHCHR in a report.

Executed with machete: 3,600 dead in Haiti's violence

Kenya pledges full force in Haiti

Kenya hopes that a promised force with military and police will be in place in Haiti in January. This was stated by Kenya's President William Ruto in the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday.

Kenya pledges full force in Haiti