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Girl and Woman Killed Every Hour in Gaza Conflict, UN Reports
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Girl and Woman Killed Every Hour in Gaza Conflict, UN Reports

Over 28,000 girls and women have been killed in Gaza during Israel's war against Hamas, according to new data from the UN agency UN Women. This means that on average, one girl and one woman are killed per hour in the Gaza Strip
Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction
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Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

The situation in Gaza dominated the Arab League's meeting in Baghdad. In a joint statement, the countries demand that the international community puts pressure on the parties to "stop the bloodshed" and contributes to paying for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the war
Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely
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Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely

The world is on high alert after the Indian attack on several targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled areas. Both countries have nuclear weapons – and Pakistan is threatening revenge
World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV
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World Leaders Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV

World leaders are sensing future confidence and optimism in the election of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope "inspires the world through his commitment to peace and dialogue", writes the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Drone Attacks Ignite Fires in Sudanese Fuel Depots
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Drone Attacks Ignite Fires in Sudanese Fuel Depots

New drone attacks are being reported from Sudan on Thursday after several days of attacks in the war-torn country. Wednesday's attack on a naval base in the port city of Port Sudan means a significant deterioration of the already strained situation, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict
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Kristersson Urges Restraint in Escalating Kashmir Conflict

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
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Guterres Warns of Escalating Kashmir Tensions Between India and Pakistan

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
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India Plans Military Response to Deadly Kashmir Attack

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

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

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
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26 Killed in Kashmir Tourist Attack, World Leaders Condemn Violence

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
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Thousands Missing in Sudan Conflict, Says Red Cross

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
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UN Reports 500,000 Palestinians Displaced in Gaza Conflict

Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses
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Nearly 400,000 Displaced in Gaza as Ceasefire Collapses

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

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

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

UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident
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UN Scales Back Gaza Operations Following Headquarters Incident

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

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
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The International Community Reacts Strongly to Israeli Attacks

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
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Over 50 dead after US airstrikes

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

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"
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"In Pictures: Women Demonstrate for Increased Rights"

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

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
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