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World News in Brief: Civilian killings in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan air crash, more Syrian refugees return home
26 December 2024
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), said in a social media post on Thursday that it had received credible reports that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by Pakistan’s military forces in Paktika province, on 24 December…
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Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
25 December 2024
Artificial intelligence or AI technology can help to protect vulnerable women, give women a voice in male-dominated communities and increase training opportunities in Southeast Asia thanks to innovative approaches by United Nations agencies.
With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace,…
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General Assembly approves $3.72 billion UN budget for 2025
25 December 2024
The General Assembly wrapped up the main part of its 79th session on Tuesday, approving a $3.72 billion budget for the United Nations for 2025 and adopting a new programme to support landlocked developing countries.
The approved $3.72 billion regular budget (RB) for 2025 represents an increase of…
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In Gaza, a Christmas without a tree
25 December 2024
For the second year in a row, Christmas arrived for the Christian community in the Gaza Strip without celebrations, as daily life remains a constant struggle.
In the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis, Tony Al-Masri, known as Uncle Tony, sits with his wife, Amal Aboud, and neighbour, Hossam Al-Khalili in front of their…
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Tchaikovsky and America: A mutual fascination
24 December 2024
Tchaikovky’s ballet The Nutcracker is now a staple of the holiday season. Less well-known is the famed Russian composer’s strong connection to the United States and, in particular, New York.
In November Denis von Meck, a descendant of the great composer, came to UN Headquarters to talk about Tchaikovsky’s…
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Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs
24 December 2024
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched a $56.4 million flash appeal to address urgent health needs in Syria, where years of conflict have cripped the healthcare system.
In addition, the developments since late November, culminating with the overthrow of the Assad…
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Sudan’s worsening famine: Conflict puts millions at risk
24 December 2024
Sudan is confronting a widening famine crisis, with widespread starvation, surging acute malnutrition and mass displacement exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation, a UN-backed food security assessment released on Tuesday has found.
More than 24.6 million people – half of Sudan’s population…
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Making the digital and physical world safer: Why the Convention against Cybercrime matters
24 December 2024
Billions of people worldwide are set to benefit from enhanced safety online and in the physical world following the adoption of a legally binding treaty on cybercrime by the UN General Assembly.
The 193 UN Member States adopted, by consensus, the historic Convention…
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UN General Assembly adopts milestone cybercrime treaty
24 December 2024
The General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protecting societies from digital threats.
The agreement on the legally binding treaty marked the culmination of a…
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UN News Champion: ‘Are you keeping up with the death?’ The grinding toll of war in Gaza
24 December 2024
As we near the end of another year of war and humanitarian crisis, UN News is highlighting the extraordinary work of staffers in the field who feed our story-telling efforts for global audiences. Our first UN News Champion is Louise Wateridge of the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNWRA. Louise’s reporting and communications expertise has enriched our coverage and…
