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Geneva eyed for next plastics treaty talks
United Nations officials say they are considering Geneva, Switzerland, for the next round of plastics treaty talks.
UN says US aid cut could result in 1,200 more Afghan maternal deaths by 2028
In Afghanistan, a mother dies from preventable pregnancy complications every two hours. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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UN decries 'state of confusion' over Trump funding freeze
Several UN agencies voiced alarm on Tuesday at US President Donald Trump's decision to freeze nearly all foreign aid, saying ...
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Trump’s aid cut sparks chaos in UN humanitarian operations
US decision to halt funding creates confusion for humanitarian agencies, leaving assistance for vulnerable populations in ...
Congo to seek UN investigation into 'mass violations' in Goma
The Democratic Republic of Congo will present a motion to the United Nations Human Rights Council seeking an investigation ...
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UN investigators report evidence of crimes in Syria and call for national dialogue
United Nations (UN) investigators in Geneva say there’s still plenty of evidence of crimes in Syria, despite images showing compromised sites or missing documents. The investigators also ...
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025 for human rights monitoring
The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday appealed for $500 million in extra-budgetary resources for 2025 to support ...
UN warns maternal deaths in Afghanistan may rise after US funding pause
A U.N. aid official said on Tuesday that a U.S. funding pause would cut off millions of Afghans from sexual and reproductive ...