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UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo breaks off its diplomatic relations with Rwanda as a direct consequence of a new offensive from the rebel force M23, which is said to have close ties with Rwanda. The UN Secretary-General urges Rwanda to completely withdraw from the neighboring country.

UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo

Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo accuses neighboring country Rwanda of having declared war. The accusation comes at a meeting in the UN Security Council and after Kinshasa broke off diplomatic relations with Kigali.

Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region

Conflicts between the military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rebel group M23, which is supported by the neighboring country Rwanda, are intensifying. The UN chief is warning that the conflict could lead to a regional war.

The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

Colombia's civilian population must be protected, urges UN Secretary-General António Guterres, since over 100 people have been killed and 20,000 forced to flee in clashes between armed rebel groups. Colombia's government wants to apprehend over 30 leading figures within the rebel group ELN.

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

Accuses Israel of Overstepping – Hezbollah Warns

Israel must leave southern Lebanon within eight days, emphasizes Lebanon's new president, who is pressured by Hezbollah. The Lebanese parties accuse the Israeli forces of violating the ceasefire agreement many times.

Accuses Israel of Overstepping – Hezbollah Warns

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres says that peacekeeping forces have discovered more than 100 weapons caches belonging to the Shia militia Hezbollah and their allies in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began. He adds that the presence of armed personnel and weapons that do not belong to the Lebanese military or the UN mission Unifil violates a decision from the UN Security Council that ended the war between Hezbollah and Israel in 2006.

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Pandora's box of evil has been opened. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres compares the global situation to a terrifying story from Greek mythology when he foresees the challenges of 2025.

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts.

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Finland's former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (The Green Party) seems to be running into trouble regarding a potential top job within the UN. .

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen claims to have fired a missile at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel – a day after Israel carried out raids against the airport in Sanaa in Yemen. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns what he calls an "escalation" of the conflict.

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Israel committed a "heinous crime" when it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh earlier this year, writes Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani in a letter to UN chief António Guterres. "This shameless admission marks the first time the Israeli regime has openly acknowledged its responsibility for this heinous crime", writes the Iranian diplomat.

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Chief Legal Officer Elinor Hammarskjöld has been appointed as Under-Secretary-General and Chief Legal Officer in the UN. .

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a passionate speech about the necessity of supporting Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. There is a flame of hope, said Guterres as he addressed the UN Security Council.

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference".

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Almost 50,000 people have recently been displaced in Idlib and northern Aleppo in Syria, announces the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is concerned about the situation.

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Israel's military is urging people in certain areas in southern Gaza to evacuate, as they accuse Palestinian militants of firing rockets from there. .

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

The Climate Summit COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has agreed on an agreement. Rich countries will pay 300 billion dollars per year to climate efforts in poorer countries – but many had hoped for much more.

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

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

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

World leaders arrived at the G20 countries' summit in Brazil, which began with informal talks. But the meeting in Rio de Janeiro was hit by a setback even before the formal start, as Argentina chose to boycott the initiative against global hunger that the host country had hoped for.

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

The discussions at the climate meeting in Baku in Azerbaijan are progressing slowly. Now, hope is being turned to the other side of the planet, where another top meeting can function as a catalyst.

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

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

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Norway's government wants to see a ban on all exports of weapons that can be used in operations in Palestinian areas occupied by Israel. Norway is one of 52 countries that have written to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, urging a limited stop to arms exports to Israel.

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) criticizes the UN chief and his trip to Russia. It has created great disappointment in Ukraine, he says.

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General