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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

Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

Rebuilding of Gaza Costs 575 Billion Kronor

Tue 11 Feb 2025 17:17 CET

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Sat 8 Feb 2025 17:00 CET

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In several places, parents are fighting against the tradition

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Mon 3 Feb 2025 10:54 CET

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In many places, parents are fighting against the tradition

UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo

UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo

Sun 26 Jan 2025 16:25 CET

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

Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

Sun 26 Jan 2025 14:05 CET

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

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

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

Sun 26 Jan 2025 01:31 CET

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

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

Fri 24 Jan 2025 18:03 CET

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

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

Wed 22 Jan 2025 03:22 CET

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

Accuses Israel of Overstepping – Hezbollah Warns

Accuses Israel of Overstepping – Hezbollah Warns

Sat 18 Jan 2025 13:52 CET

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

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon

Fri 17 Jan 2025 14:18 CET

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Thu 16 Jan 2025 05:30 CET

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

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

Wed 15 Jan 2025 20:53 CET

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

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Tue 7 Jan 2025 08:33 CET

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

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

After Airport Attack in Yemen: Drone Against Israel

Fri 27 Dec 2024 01:03 CET

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

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Iran condemns Israel for admission

Wed 25 Dec 2024 00:31 CET

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

Elinor Hammarskjöld in a high post at the UN

Mon 23 Dec 2024 16:27 CET

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

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

UN Chief: A Flame of Hope in Syria

Thu 19 Dec 2024 19:22 CET

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

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Sun 8 Dec 2024 09:57 CET

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"

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Almost 50,000 displaced in northwestern Syria

Tue 3 Dec 2024 01:04 CET

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