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‘Overwhelmed by old challenges’, Caribbean leaders say COVID-19 has forced a new battle for the survival of their nations

‘Overwhelmed by old challenges’, Caribbean leaders...

17 hours ago 5

‘Humanity remains unacceptably close to nuclear annihilation, says UN chief on International Day

‘Humanity remains unacceptably close to nuclear an...

18 hours ago 5

Goodness is the best medicine for the world’s ills, says Holy See official

Goodness is the best medicine for the world’s ills...

23 hours ago 5

As crises ‘pile up’ in the Sahel, Malian leader says it's time to consider more robust mandate for UN Mission

As crises ‘pile up’ in the Sahel, Malian leader sa...

1 day ago 7

Pacific nations appeal for solidarity to combat COVID-19 and climate change

Pacific nations appeal for solidarity to combat CO...

1 day ago 4

Russia calls for ‘concerted efforts’ to follow purposes and principles of UN Charter

Russia calls for ‘concerted efforts’ to follow pur...

1 day ago 3

Prime Minister Modi spotlights India’s role as a ‘reliable, democratic global partner’

Prime Minister Modi spotlights India’s role as a ‘...

1 day ago 4

Sudan striving for ‘common goal’ of peace, prosperity, freedom and justice

Sudan striving for ‘common goal’ of peace, prosper...

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St. Vincent’s Prime Minister urges world to ‘rise collectively’ and combat today’s challenges

St. Vincent’s Prime Minister urges world to ‘rise ...

1 day ago 3

Haitian Prime Minister: As long as there is inequality, migration will continue

Haitian Prime Minister: As long as there is inequa...

1 day ago 4

UNICEF’s women Goodwill Ambassadors, give voice to the voiceless

UNICEF’s women Goodwill Ambassadors, give voice to...

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At UN, Pakistan Prime Minister urges ‘bold steps’ to prevent humanitarian crisis Afghanistan

At UN, Pakistan Prime Minister urges ‘bold steps’ ...

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South Sudan ‘determined to never go back to war’

South Sudan ‘determined to never go back to war’

2 days ago 6

Alarm bells are ringing over conflict, COVID and climate, ‘now we must respond’, Ireland tells UN Assembly

Alarm bells are ringing over conflict, COVID and c...

2 days ago 7

“Save as many lives as possible, and leave no one's health behind”: Japan’s message to the world

“Save as many lives as possible, and leave no one'...

2 days ago 4

At UN, Hungary urges vaccine access for all, warns of migration spike if inequity persists

At UN, Hungary urges vaccine access for all, warns...

2 days ago 4

Syria: 10 years of war has left at least 350,000 dead

Syria: 10 years of war has left at least 350,000 d...

2 days ago 1

New Government will earn confidence of Lebanese people and international community, President tells UN

New Government will earn confidence of Lebanese pe...

2 days ago 4

Afghanistan: Girls’ education must be a given, urges deputy UN chief

Afghanistan: Girls’ education must be a given, urg...

2 days ago 3

With region ‘at a crossroads’, Palestinian President calls on UN’s Guterres to convene international peace conference

With region ‘at a crossroads’, Palestinian Preside...

2 days ago 5

Cyprus President determined to get negotiation with Turkey process back on track

Cyprus President determined to get negotiation wit...

2 days ago 4

Human rights in Belarus continue downward spiral, warns Bachelet

Human rights in Belarus continue downward spiral, ...

2 days ago 3

WHO backs Regeneron COVID-19 drug cocktail - with equal access and price cut

WHO backs Regeneron COVID-19 drug cocktail - with ...

2 days ago 5

Deadly ‘invisible shipwrecks’ plague migrants bound for Canary Islands

Deadly ‘invisible shipwrecks’ plague migrants boun...

2 days ago 2

Mexico calls for respect for migrants’ rights, and ‘true international solidarity’

Mexico calls for respect for migrants’ rights, and...

2 days ago 3

LIVE: World leaders pledge to power humanity with clean energy

LIVE: World leaders pledge to power humanity with ...

2 days ago 3

Head of Libyan Presidency Council announces plan to hold international conference

Head of Libyan Presidency Council announces plan t...

2 days ago 5

Call to action: Prevent gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies

Call to action: Prevent gender-based violence in h...

3 days ago 4

With peace restored, Burundi president says poverty is the remaining threat

With peace restored, Burundi president says povert...

3 days ago 2

Iraqi President warns against complacency in the fight against terrorism

Iraqi President warns against complacency in the f...

3 days ago 3

UNICEF: Haiti’s children vulnerable to ‘violence, poverty and displacement’

UNICEF: Haiti’s children vulnerable to ‘violence, ...

3 days ago 4

UN chief appeals for countries to sign nuclear test-ban treaty

UN chief appeals for countries to sign nuclear tes...

3 days ago 4

A strong UN has key role in bringing peace, security and social justice, says Cuban President

A strong UN has key role in bringing peace, securi...

3 days ago 5

Food’s a human right, not just ‘a commodity to be traded’: Guterres

Food’s a human right, not just ‘a commodity to be ...

3 days ago 4

South Sudan plagued by violence and corruption, Human Rights Council hears

South Sudan plagued by violence and corruption, Hu...

3 days ago 2

UN chief: Window to avert devasting climate impacts ‘rapidly closing’

UN chief: Window to avert devasting climate impact...

3 days ago 2

‘The adolescence of humanity is coming to an end’, declares UK Prime Minister

‘The adolescence of humanity is coming to an end’,...

3 days ago 4

International community must harness momentum created by triple crises and act, says Norway

International community must harness momentum crea...

3 days ago 4

Pandemic ‘warning bell’ exposed inequalities, governance gaps, says Viet Nam President

Pandemic ‘warning bell’ exposed inequalities, gove...

3 days ago 3

Vaccines for all key to building back better after COVID-19: Kenyan President

Vaccines for all key to building back better after...

4 days ago 3

Venezuela demands the end of sanctions and urges leaders to build a ‘new world’

Venezuela demands the end of sanctions and urges l...

4 days ago 3

‘Through the tears, solutions have sprung up’: Estonian President

‘Through the tears, solutions have sprung up’: Est...

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Millions in Yemen ‘a step away from starvation’

Millions in Yemen ‘a step away from starvation’

4 days ago 2

King of Saudi Arabia says peace is top priority for his country

King of Saudi Arabia says peace is top priority fo...

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Myanmar: UN expert says current international efforts failing, urges ‘change of course’

Myanmar: UN expert says current international effo...

4 days ago 7

‘We can end the pandemic’, UN chief says in new call for global vaccine plan

‘We can end the pandemic’, UN chief says in new ca...

4 days ago 5

Support developing countries with climate mitigation: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Support developing countries with climate mitigati...

4 days ago 4

20 years after Durban Declaration, racism reverberates in ‘echo chambers of hate’

20 years after Durban Declaration, racism reverber...

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First Person: The ‘bravery’ of Afghanistan's girls and women

First Person: The ‘bravery’ of Afghanistan's girls...

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Decades of development efforts undermined by pandemic – FAO report

Decades of development efforts undermined by pande...

4 days ago 2