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Criticism of Trump's nuclear weapons tests
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Criticism of Trump's nuclear weapons tests

Iran's foreign minister says that the US resuming nuclear weapons tests would be "regressive and irresponsible. "
Outdated Climate Adaptation Plans Raise Concerns Ahead of COP30
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Outdated Climate Adaptation Plans Raise Concerns Ahead of COP30

Despite more extreme weather and rising temperatures, far too few resources are being invested in preparing and adapting communities and populations to the new situation. This is stated by the UN Environment Programme in a new report
UN Chief Guterres Warns 1.5-Degree Climate Target Out of Reach
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UN Chief Guterres Warns 1.5-Degree Climate Target Out of Reach

The UN Secretary-General warns of devastating consequences when humanity has not managed to limit the warming of the planet. In an interview with The Guardian ahead of the climate summit COP30, he directs sharp criticism at the world's governments
Sudan Military Retreats from Al-Fashir Amid Civil War Crisis
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Sudan Military Retreats from Al-Fashir Amid Civil War Crisis

Sudan's military acknowledges that it has gone into full retreat and lost the besieged city of al-Fashir – and thus the region of Darfur – in Sudan. Hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped as the paramilitary force RSF takes over the city
UN Reports 20 Staff Detained in Yemen Raid
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UN Reports 20 Staff Detained in Yemen Raid

The Huthi movement has carried out a raid against the UN office in Yemen's capital Sanaa and deprived of freedom 20 employees.
Three Qatari Diplomats Killed in Egypt Traffic Accident
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Three Qatari Diplomats Killed in Egypt Traffic Accident

Three Qatari diplomats were killed on Saturday in a traffic accident in Egypt, reports Qatar's embassy in Cairo.
Over 20 Nations to Join Trump-Led Peace Talks in Egypt
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Over 20 Nations to Join Trump-Led Peace Talks in Egypt

USA's president Donald Trump travels to Israel and the mediator country Egypt on Monday. There, a long line of heads of government will gather to discuss the future of war-torn Gaza
Kristersson Welcomes Israel-Hamas Peace Plan's First Step
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Kristersson Welcomes Israel-Hamas Peace Plan's First Step

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first step in the plan for peace in Gaza.
UN Condemns Houthi Detention of Nine More Staff in Yemen
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UN Condemns Houthi Detention of Nine More Staff in Yemen

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns the Iran-backed Houthi movement's detention of nine more UN staff in Yemen.
Hamas Open to Peace Talks and Hostage Negotiations in Gaza Conflict
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Hamas Open to Peace Talks and Hostage Negotiations in Gaza Conflict

Netanyahu has the opposition's support to end the war in Gaza, says opposition leader Yair Lapid. The message comes after Hamas stated that they are ready for further negotiations on releasing the hostages and achieving a peace
Trump Gives Hamas Three Days to Respond to US Gaza Plan
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Trump Gives Hamas Three Days to Respond to US Gaza Plan

On Tuesday, representatives of Hamas, Qatar and Turkey will meet for talks about the US Gaza plan. Donald Trump demands a quick response from the extremist movement
China to Cut Carbon Emissions by Up to 10 Percent by 2035
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China to Cut Carbon Emissions by Up to 10 Percent by 2035

China will reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 7 to 10 percent by the year 2035, announces the country's president Xi Jinping via video link to the UN General Assembly.
Trump Questions UN's Purpose in Critique at General Assembly
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Trump Questions UN's Purpose in Critique at General Assembly

In his speech in the UN, the President of the USA, Donald Trump, directed sharp criticism towards the world organization, and highlighted what he perceives as his own achievements. Today, just eight months into my administration, we are the hottest country in the whole world, he said
G7 Nations Recognize Palestine Amid UN Week in New York
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G7 Nations Recognize Palestine Amid UN Week in New York

Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and France. At the same time as the so-called UN week in New York gets underway, more and more Western countries are recognizing Palestine as an independent state
Macron Declares France Recognizes Palestinian State at UN Assembly
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Macron Declares France Recognizes Palestinian State at UN Assembly

France recognizes a Palestinian state. In line with my country's historical commitment to the Middle East, for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, I declare today that France recognizes the state of Palestine, says President Emmanuel Macron in the UN General Assembly
Norwegian Diplomat Geir Pedersen Resigns as UN Envoy to Syria
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Norwegian Diplomat Geir Pedersen Resigns as UN Envoy to Syria

The Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen has been the UN's special envoy in the turmoil and war-torn Syria for seven years. On Thursday, he unexpectedly submitted his resignation
Guterres Proposes 15% Cut to UN Budget for 2026
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Guterres Proposes 15% Cut to UN Budget for 2026

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposes a cut of 15 percent in the UN's budget for 2026. The message comes at the same time as the organization is struggling with economic problems that have been worsened by US President Donald Trump's policy
Israeli Airstrike in Doha Targets Hamas Leadership; Conflicting Reports on Casualties
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Israeli Airstrike in Doha Targets Hamas Leadership; Conflicting Reports on Casualties

Israel has carried out an attack aimed at the terror-stamped Hamas highest leadership in Qatar's capital Doha. According to Saudi-owned al-Arabiya, Hamas' chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya has been killed in the attack – but Hamas denies it
Houthi Rebels Raid UN Offices in Yemen's Capital Sanaa
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Houthi Rebels Raid UN Offices in Yemen's Capital Sanaa

Haiti Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Escalating Violence and Instability
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Haiti Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amidst Escalating Violence and Instability

Haiti's population is exposed to "the perfect storm of suffering". The doomsday view comes from the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who notes that the crisis is "shamefully forgotten" by the outside world
UN Forms AI Advisory Council to Address Global Concerns
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UN Forms AI Advisory Council to Address Global Concerns

IPC Reports Severe Famine in Parts of Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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IPC Reports Severe Famine in Parts of Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Fully developed famine prevails in parts of Gaza, states the IPC. Immediate measures are required to prevent further deaths – but for many it is already too late, the organization notes
Palestinians Flee Gaza City Amid Intensified Israeli Attacks
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Palestinians Flee Gaza City Amid Intensified Israeli Attacks

A strong stream of Palestinians is fleeing Gaza city. Israel is intensifying its attacks, the day after they announced that the planned invasion has begun
Israel Approves Controversial West Bank Settlement Plan
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Israel Approves Controversial West Bank Settlement Plan

Israel gives final approval to a highly controversial construction plan on the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian state is erased, ultranationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich jubilates
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