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UN celebrates 10 years of progress on youth, peace and security
In 2021, after the Taliban took power, Nila Ibrahimi and her family fled Afghanistan. A staunch rights advocate since the age of thirteen, when she led a viral campaign that…
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Nighttime strikes cause death, destruction and power outages in Ukraine
Several civilians were killed and nearly 30 injured, including children, according to local authorities. Houses in seven regions, as well as in the capital kyiv, were damaged. The United Nations…
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Myanmar elections marked by fear as UN warns civilians are coerced from all sides
As Myanmar approaches elections scheduled for 28 December, the UN’s top human rights official has said that civilians are being coerced from all sides – forced by the military to…
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Security Council remains divided on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions remain in force
“Despite the intensification of diplomatic efforts during the second half of 2025, there has been no agreement on the path forward regarding Iran's nuclear program,” concluded the head of UN…
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World news in brief: Aid restrictions in Gaza, humanitarian needs in Syria, lawyer reprisals in Burundi
However, the humanitarian response has been unable to meet needs due to continued restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities, the UN aid coordination office said. OCHA said Tuesday. This includes restrictions…
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Myanmar elections marked by fear as UN warns civilians are being coerced on all sides
Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that the military-controlled vote takes place against a backdrop of intensifying violence, intimidation and arbitrary arrests, leaving no space for…
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DR Congo: Displaced people in South Kivu are on the verge of “total despair”, according to the WFP
This is according to the United Nations World Food Program (PAM), which announcement On Tuesday, it stepped up efforts to provide aid to more than 210,000 people displaced by violence…
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Vienna Volunteers Bring “Truth About Drugs” Education to Youth Before Dealers Do
KINGNEWSWIRE // PRESS RELEASE // “Sag NEIN zu Drogen – Österreich” expands street-level prevention outreach in Austria’s capital, combining community events, school interest and online learning resources with a fact-based…
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LIVE: Security Council meets on Somalia and Iran
Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are due to brief the Security Council this afternoon as members meet to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan, where intensifying fighting –…
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Stronger toy safety rules enter into force
The new Toy Safety Regulation will enter into force on 1 January 2026, following its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council. It strengthens children's protection from harmful chemicals…