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Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

Wed 7 May 2025 01:42 CEST

India and Pakistan must show restraint and not escalate the situation. This is the message from several world leaders – including Sweden's Prime Minister – after the Indian attack on Pakistan-controlled regions in Kashmir

Guterres Warns of Escalating Kashmir Tensions Between India and Pakistan

Guterres Warns of Escalating Kashmir Tensions Between India and Pakistan

Mon 5 May 2025 11:25 CEST

The tension between India and Pakistan is at boiling point. This says the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and urges the countries to calm down

India Plans Military Response to Deadly Kashmir Attack

India Plans Military Response to Deadly Kashmir Attack

Tue 29 Apr 2025 20:32 CEST

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the military free hands to respond to a deadly attack in Kashmir. Over half of the tourist resorts in the picturesque region are reported to have been closed

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

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Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

Sat 26 Apr 2025 09:35 CEST

Pope Francis has been laid to rest. At the ceremony in the Vatican, large parts of the world's elite were present – and hundreds of thousands of mourners from all corners of the world

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Sat 26 Apr 2025 05:45 CEST

Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried

26 Killed in Kashmir Tourist Attack, World Leaders Condemn Violence

26 Killed in Kashmir Tourist Attack, World Leaders Condemn Violence

Tue 22 Apr 2025 16:13 CEST

At least 26 people were killed in the Indian part of Kashmir when armed men opened fire on a group of tourists on Tuesday, according to Indian police. The incident is condemned by world leaders

Thousands Missing in Sudan Conflict, Says Red Cross

Thousands Missing in Sudan Conflict, Says Red Cross

Wed 16 Apr 2025 21:35 CEST

Thousands missing in war-torn Sudan, according to the International Red Cross Committee. At the same time, the UN Secretary-General fears "deepened fragmentation" in the country

UN Reports 500,000 Palestinians Displaced in Gaza Conflict

UN Reports 500,000 Palestinians Displaced in Gaza Conflict

Wed 16 Apr 2025 19:06 CEST

Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses

Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses

Mon 7 Apr 2025 21:30 CEST

Up to 400,000 inhabitants in Gaza have become internally displaced persons in recent weeks, since Israel resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip.

US Calls for UN Official's Removal Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Views

US Calls for UN Official's Removal Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Views

Thu 3 Apr 2025 07:47 CEST

The USA's UN delegation demands that Francesca Albanese, the UN's special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, leaves her role.

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar Placed Under House Arrest

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar Placed Under House Arrest

Fri 28 Mar 2025 16:50 CET

South Sudan's regime said on Friday that Vice President Riek Machar is "under house arrest" and simultaneously urged the country's inhabitants to "keep calm".

UN Reports 142,000 Displaced in Gaza in One Week as Fighting Resumes

UN Reports 142,000 Displaced in Gaza in One Week as Fighting Resumes

Wed 26 Mar 2025 18:10 CET

UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident

UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident

Mon 24 Mar 2025 18:27 CET

The UN is to "reduce its footprint" in Gaza since an Israeli tank fired at one of the world organization's facilities last week and killed an employee and injured five others.

Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

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Israel Launches Targeted Ground Operation in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

Wed 19 Mar 2025 08:27 CET

Israeli military has entered Gaza with tanks in a targeted operation against the Netzarim corridor. A "final warning" was issued that the hostages must be released

The International Community Reacts Strongly to Israeli Attacks

The International Community Reacts Strongly to Israeli Attacks

Tue 18 Mar 2025 13:46 CET

Israel's renewed bombings against Gaza spark strong international reactions. Qatar, one of the leading mediators in the war, warns that the attacks can undermine security in the region

Over 50 dead after US airstrikes

Over 50 dead after US airstrikes

Sun 16 Mar 2025 07:09 CET

Over 50 people are reported to have been killed in the US air strikes against Yemen. The White House says at the same time that several Houthi leaders have been killed – and emphasizes that the attacks should be seen as a signal to Iran

The Alarm: One Million Myanmar Nationals Will Go Without Emergency Aid

The Alarm: One Million Myanmar Nationals Will Go Without Emergency Aid

Fri 14 Mar 2025 09:01 CET

The UN's food agency WFP is cutting off aid to over one million people in Myanmar from April onwards. The reason is said to be a critical lack of money

"In Pictures: Women Demonstrate for Increased Rights"

"In Pictures: Women Demonstrate for Increased Rights"

Sat 8 Mar 2025 13:04 CET

Today, women around the world are demanding increased rights. Around the world, people are demonstrating for freedom, education, equal pay, and sexual and reproductive rights

UN Report: Women's Rights Regressing in 25% of Countries

UN Report: Women's Rights Regressing in 25% of Countries

Thu 6 Mar 2025 08:40 CET

Women's rights are regressing in a quarter of all countries in the world, shows a report from the UN agency UN Women. In just three years, conflict-related sexual violence has increased by 50 percent

White House Rejects Arab League's Gaza Plan Amid Rebuilding Debate

White House Rejects Arab League's Gaza Plan Amid Rebuilding Debate

Wed 5 Mar 2025 11:18 CET

The White House rejects the proposal on Gaza's future that leaders within the Arab League agreed on in Cairo on Tuesday.

UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive

UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive

Tue 4 Mar 2025 16:11 CET

Israel's military has killed three militant Palestinians while expanding the offensive on the occupied West Bank to new parts of the city of Jenin, the army announces.

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Tue 4 Mar 2025 10:47 CET

Leaders from several Arab countries have given the green light to Egypt's plan for Gaza's future – a plan that receives support from the UN Secretary-General. I welcome and stand behind the initiative, says António Guterres at the top meeting in Cairo

Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

Criticism of Israel after halt of emergency aid

Sun 2 Mar 2025 22:07 CET

Israel's decision to block emergency aid to Gaza is strongly condemned from several quarters.

UN: Deep Concern Over Israel's Violence on the West Bank

UN: Deep Concern Over Israel's Violence on the West Bank

Mon 24 Feb 2025 13:37 CET

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the increasing violence from Israeli settlers on the West Bank. On Sunday, Israel announced that it would expand its military operations in the occupied Palestinian territory