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Nations confront deep divisions over carbon emission cuts to global shipping
- UN News
The UN maritime agency opened a special session in London on Tuesday, where nations are debating – and may adopt – a landmark framework to curb greenhouse gas emissions for global shipping, amid intense debate and open US opposition.
Why are over 670 million people going hungry?
- UN News
More than eight per cent of the world population or around 673 million people are not getting enough to eat and going hungry, according to the UN.
Israel restricts Gaza aid, saying Hamas must do more to return deceased hostages
- UN News
Israel announced late on Tuesday that it will limit the flow of aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement by returning only four of the bodies of deceased hostages so far.
Humanitarians call for greater support amid immense needs
- UN News
With the end of the year fast approaching, humanitarians are urging donors to step up support for their operations which remain underfunded due to brutal cuts to aid budgets.
The ‘clean revolution is unstoppable’ but will it arrive too late?
- UN News
A new report released on Tuesday warns the world is falling behind on its clean energy goals, prompting UN chief António Guterres to call once more for a ramped-up transition to a net zero global economy.
UN envoy warns Libya’s transition at risk amid stalled political roadmap
- UN News
The UN’s top envoy for Libya warned on Tuesday that the country’s long-delayed political transition will stay on hold unless rival institutions swiftly resolve differences over election laws and key appointments.
Ukraine: Top humanitarian strongly condemns Russian attack on UN aid convoy
- UN News
Russian drones hit a “clearly marked” UN convoy on Tuesday which was bringing desperately needed aid to a war-torn frontline town in southern Ukraine.
WHO calls for greater investment in brain health and care services
- UN News
Countries must scale up investment and care to treat neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Gaza: $70 billion needed to rebuild shattered enclave, says UN
- UN News
Around $70 billion will be needed to reconstruct Gaza and make it safe after two years of war, UN development experts said on Tuesday, while aid agencies reported that far too little aid is getting in to meet the needs of desperate Palestinians.
Strengthening East Asian Cooperation via ASEAN?
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, October 14 (IPS) - Global South cooperation arrangements must evolve to better respond to pressing contemporary and imminent challenges, rather than risk being irrelevant straitjackets stuck in the past.
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