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Gaza City-bound UN aid convoy comes under Israeli fire, says UNRWA
22 July 2024
A UN convoy has been hit by “heavy shooting” from Israeli forces at a checkpoint while en route to Gaza City, the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Monday.
“Heavy shooting from the Israeli Forces at a UN convoy heading to Gaza City. While there are no casualties…
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UN Special Envoy warns of escalation risk in Syria
22 July 2024
The threat of regional conflict affecting Syria has not abated, particularly in the face of recent Israeli strikes on the war-torn country, UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Monday.
He reminded ambassadors that “Syria remains in a state of profound conflict, complexity and…
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UN leaders urge ‘maximum political will’ to rescue SDGs
22 July 2024
Top UN officials on Monday called for urgent reforms to the international financial system to boost efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
Addressing the preparatory committee (PrepComm) for the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, UN Secretary-General…
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UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
22 July 2024
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.
The Global Alliance was launched by the World Health Organization (…
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Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
22 July 2024
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday.
“Forests and trees are essential components of agrifood systems. The removal of forest…
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World News in Brief: UN Commission of Inquiry accepts ICJ opinion, continued attacks in Ukraine, improved neurological medicines access
22 July 2024
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory on Monday welcomed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) recent advisory opinion declaring Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territory as “unlawful…
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Middle East: ‘One rash move could trigger a catastrophe’
22 July 2024
A recent surge in cross-border deadly attacks risks escalating violence across the Middle East and requires immediate de-escalation efforts, top UN officials warned the Security Council on Monday.
“One rash move, one miscalculation could trigger a catastrophe that goes far beyond the…
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UNODA Press Conference
22 July 2024
Press Conference Announcement
Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): second sessionH.E. Mr. Akan Rakhmetullin, First Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Chair of the second session of the NPT Preparatory Committee.
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“Not a Woman’s Job? Breaking Barriers in Sports”
22 July 2024
Convention site, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Paris…
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FAO Press Conference
22 July 2024
Press Conference Announcement
Media launch of the 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report (SOFI)Embargo until 24 July 2024 at 2 p.m.Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist
