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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Small Countries Are Crucial for the UN’s Long-Term Survival, and Singapore Leads the Way

Burhan Gafoor, ambassador of Singapore to the United Nations, photographed at the country’s mission, Feb. 12, 2024. Gafoor has over decades corralled resources and knowledge for small countries “to use their voice and UN votes effectively,” the author writes. The coalition is now poised to assert itself vigorously in negotiations leading to the Summit of the Future in September. The goal of that gathering, at the UN, is to revitalize […]

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United Nations says Half a million in Gaza face starvation

According to the United Nations at least half a million people in Gaza are facing famine with the entire Palestinian enclave suffering from acute food shortages. UN officials say calls for more food aid have either been denied or have been ignored. The UN Security Council will discuss the issue of food security during a meeting. William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.  

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Biden mocks Taylor Swift conspiracy theory

US President Joseph Biden has refused to confirm whether he will be endorsed by Taylor Swift.The President made the comments during a rare media appearance with comic Seth Meyers, in a bid to reach new voters ahead of this year's presidential elections. Appearing on NBC's "Late Night" TV talk show, President Biden made light of a conspiracy theory linking him to the singer-songwriter.  

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US leaders optimistic of govt funding deal

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives says he is "very optimistic" Congress can agree to new funding to keep the government running before Friday's deadline. About a quarter of the government will shut down if there's no agreement on a new spending deal. Nick Harper reports from Washington.  

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WTO urges reform amid global economic challenges

The World Trade Organization pushed for reform at a high-level ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, warning that economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions are threatening global commerce and multilateral trading systems. The WTO's 13th ministerial conference, scheduled to run until Thursday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is the first in two years. The AFP news agency reports that the WTO is hoping for progress, […]

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Rights experts call for arms embargo on Israel 

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and experts have warned countries against the “transfer of weapons or ammunition to Israel” as this could violate international humanitarian law if these weapons are used contrary to the Geneva Conventions, referring to Israel’s alleged failure to adhere to international law in Gaza. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch says Israel has failed to comply with the International Court of Justice order […]

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On the 10th anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day UNAIDS calls for the protection of human rights as a path to protecting health for all

Zero Discrimination Day was established by UNAIDS ten years ago to advance equality and fairness for everyone regardless of gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity or HIV status. However, progress is in peril. Attacks on the rights of women and girls, of LGBTQ+ people, and of other marginalized communities are on the rise. And when laws, policies, practices or norms enshrine punishment, discrimination or stigma for people because they are women, or are LGBTQ+, or […]

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