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Cambodia and Thailand sign new ceasefire agreement
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Cambodia and Thailand sign new ceasefire agreement

Thailand and Cambodia have signed a new ceasefire agreement, the countries confirmed in a joint statement. The UN welcomes the agreement
Israel approves 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank
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Israel approves 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank

Israel has approved the establishment of 19 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says the approval “blocks” the possibility of forming a Palestinian state
UN chief calls for de-escalation around Venezuela
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UN chief calls for de-escalation around Venezuela

Venezuela accuses the US of "warmongering" after Washington increased pressure on Caracas with a blockade of oil ships. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for a de-escalation
The world is shocked by the terrorist attack in Sydney
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The world is shocked by the terrorist attack in Sydney

A sea of flowers blooms on the boardwalk along Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach as leaders around the world condemn Sunday's terrorist attack on a family festival marking the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.
Settlements in the West Bank are growing at a record pace
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Settlements in the West Bank are growing at a record pace

Israel's illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank continue to expand at the fastest pace since at least 2017, when the United Nations began collecting such data, according to a new UN report seen by AFP.
UN chief warns: Don't "destabilize" Venezuela
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UN chief warns: Don't "destabilize" Venezuela

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is urging restraint in the increasingly escalating situation between the US and Venezuela, while Moscow is expressing its support for Caracas.
"The agreement is far from what science requires"
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"The agreement is far from what science requires"

The countries at the UN climate summit COP30 in Brazil agreed on an agreement on Saturday. Cautiously positive reactions are mixed with harsh criticism in the aftermath
Guterres: A death sentence for many
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Guterres: A death sentence for many

With just days left before the COP30 climate summit, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is appealing to countries for an "ambitious compromise" to keep the goal of 1. 5 degrees of warming alive
“Rich countries have lost interest in the climate crisis”
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“Rich countries have lost interest in the climate crisis”

For the first time, the United States is not attending the COP30 climate summit. And more people are choosing to stay home from the meeting, which is described as one of the most difficult in a long time
UN: "Impossible" to reach 1.5 degree target
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UN: "Impossible" to reach 1.5 degree target

The world's nations are gathering for a new climate summit, where the challenges of reaching the 1. 5-degree target are crucial for the future of the planet
The alarm: Sudan's nightmare is spiraling out of control
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The alarm: Sudan's nightmare is spiraling out of control

Executions, sexual violence, looting, kidnappings and attacks on aid workers. The crisis in Sudan is spiraling out of control, warns UN Secretary-General António Guterres
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
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