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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
Iran Collaborates with China and Russia to Counter Sanctions
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Iran Collaborates with China and Russia to Counter Sanctions

UN Warns Russia and Israel May Face War Crimes List for Sexual Violence
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UN Warns Russia and Israel May Face War Crimes List for Sexual Violence

The UN warns Russia and Israel that their armies may end up on a list of suspects for sexual violence in conflicts. This after credible evidence of abuse has come to light
Friend Urges Urgent Action for Hostages in Gaza
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Friend Urges Urgent Action for Hostages in Gaza

Daniel Lifshitz is willing to swap places with the hostages in Gaza. But he cannot
Erdogan Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Two-State Solution
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Erdogan Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Two-State Solution

UN Condemns Israel's Airstrikes on Syria Amid Rising Tensions
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UN Condemns Israel's Airstrikes on Syria Amid Rising Tensions

The UN condemns Israel's attacks on Syria and the EU urges the country to immediately cease the attacks. The escalation occurs after previous attacks on southern Syria – where around 300 people have been killed in unrest in recent days
Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern
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Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian announces that they are cancelling the cooperation with the UN's nuclear energy organization IAEA, reports state media on Wednesday.
Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs
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Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs

The heat wave in southern Europe continues with unchanged strength at the beginning of the week. Over the weekend, several heat records were set
Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza
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Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz dismiss an article about Israel's military being ordered to shoot Palestinians who have sought help at aid stations.
Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts
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Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts

Sudan's military has agreed to a week-long ceasefire in al-Fashir in the disputed northern Darfur, to facilitate the UN's aid efforts to the area.
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