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Translating Recognition of a Palestinian State into Reality
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, September 9 (IPS) - During the upcoming annual UN General Assembly, several key European countries are expected to recognize a Palestinian state. The question that looms is how to translate such a significant development into reality, whereby the Palestinians will realize their national aspiration for statehood
North Worsens Tropical Catastrophe
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, September 9 (IPS) - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have risen over the last two centuries, with current and accumulated emissions per capita from rich nations greatly exceeding those of the Global South.
Child obesity level surpasses underweight cases worldwide for the first time, UNICEF warns
- UN News
For the first time in history, obesity has surpassed those underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-age children and adolescents worldwide, UNICEF revealed in a new report on Tuesday.
‘No ordinary session’: Baerbock opens UN General Assembly with call for courage and reform
- UN News
As the UN General Assembly opened its 80th session on Tuesday, new President Annalena Baerbock called on Member States to unite in addressing global crises – from war and poverty to climate change – taking her oath on the original 1945 Charter and pledging to lead with courage and inclusiveness.
Guterres condemns Israeli strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar as ‘flagrant violation’
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General has condemned an Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday, while highlighting the “very positive role” played by the country in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of hostages.
Attacks on schools surge by ‘staggering’ 44 per cent over the past year
- UN News
Attacks on schools in conflict zones around the world have increased by a “staggering 44 per cent” over the past year according to the United Nations, resulting in the death, abduction and trauma of thousands of teachers and students.
Military spending worldwide hits record $2.7 trillion
- UN News
Global military spending reached an unprecedented $2.7 trillion in 2024 amid intensifying wars and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide.
Nepal PM resigns after deadly crackdown on youth protests; UN urges calm
- UN News
Nepal’s Prime Minister resigned on Tuesday following a violent crackdown on youth-led anti-corruption protests left at least 19 dead and hundreds injured, prompting urgent appeals from the United Nations for restraint and dialogue.
Peacekeeping: A lifeline for millions seeking a ‘future without fear’
- UN News
With a record number of active conflicts worldwide, the Security Council met on Tuesday to debate the future of UN peace operations.
Sudan’s people tortured and killed in ‘slaughterhouses’, rights probe says
- UN News
A high-level independent rights probe into the brutal war in Sudan condemned the many grave crimes committed by all combatants, citing evidence indicating that civilians have been “deliberately targeted, displaced and starved”.
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