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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

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Israel urges people in southern Gaza to evacuate

Mon 2 Dec 2024 14:02 CET

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

Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

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Climate Agreement Reached Tonight – "Mountain of Work Left"

Sat 23 Nov 2024 11:34 CET

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

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

Assignments: EU wants to invest this much in climate

Wed 20 Nov 2024 08:56 CET

The clock is ticking for the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Baku, without any major public breakthroughs.

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Crack in G20 Meeting Already Before Opening

Mon 18 Nov 2024 15:49 CET

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

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

Deadlock in Baku – can this be the breakthrough?

Mon 18 Nov 2024 11:32 CET

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

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

UN: Food to Northern Gaza Stopped by Israel

Thu 14 Nov 2024 17:43 CET

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Norway: Limit arms exports to Israel

Sat 9 Nov 2024 16:31 CET

Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

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Kristersson criticizes the UN Secretary-General

Wed 30 Oct 2024 19:32 CET

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

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

Protest letter from the UN chief to Netanyahu

Tue 29 Oct 2024 17:14 CET

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres is protesting in a letter to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the new laws that can prevent UNRWA from helping Palestinian refugees.

Thirty Killed in Northern Gaza

Thirty Killed in Northern Gaza

Sun 27 Oct 2024 07:16 CET

At least 33 people, including eleven women and two children, have been killed in Israeli attacks on northern Gaza, according to the health department in the Hamas-ruled territory.

Reports: Zelenskyj Denies Visit from Guterres

Reports: Zelenskyj Denies Visit from Guterres

Fri 25 Oct 2024 13:22 CEST

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

Thu 24 Oct 2024 21:06 CEST

The number of civilians killed in armed conflicts increased dramatically in 2023 compared to the previous year. Moreover, the proportion of killed women increased

Guterres in Russia demands "just peace"

Guterres in Russia demands "just peace"

Thu 24 Oct 2024 13:53 CEST

Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"

Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"

Wed 23 Oct 2024 08:02 CEST

An irreversible "multipolar world order" is being formed, says Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Brics countries' summit in the Russian city of Kazan. He welcomes offers from other countries' leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Tue 22 Oct 2024 13:39 CEST

Powerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect

UN Chief to Russia for Meeting with Putin

UN Chief to Russia for Meeting with Putin

Mon 21 Oct 2024 18:20 CEST

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

Wed 16 Oct 2024 09:01 CEST

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic charm offensive through the Middle East continues – with both threats and promises. On Tuesday evening, he warned of a "decisive" response from Tehran if Israel attacks Iran