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What is South-South cooperation, and can it be the gateway to a fairer world?
- UN News
Although developing countries often look to do deals with wealthy nations in order to help boost their economies, working closely with States facing similar challenges – so-called “South-South cooperation” – may be the key to sustainable growth and paving the way for the transformational change required to achieve global development goals.
World News in Brief: Afghan quake update, diplomacy continues to end Sudan war, UN honours victims of 9/11
- UN News
The devastating earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan at the end of August have killed more than 2,200 people and pushed nearly half a million into crisis.
‘Wars, disasters, displacement, hunger’ continue to burden Myanmar
- UN News
Millions of people in Myanmar “live in daily fear for their lives,” said the head of the UN refugee agency on Thursday, following a three-day visit to the conflict-ridden country.
Gaza City: Daily bombardment, more displacement amid escalating military offensive
- UN News
As the Israeli offensive intensifies in Gaza City, nearly one million people estimated to be living there face daily bombardment and further displacement, the UN reported on Thursday.
Afghanistan: New restrictions on women nationals working for UN, put aid efforts at risk
- UN News
The United Nations in Afghanistan called on Thursday for the de facto Taliban authorities to lift restrictions barring women national staff from entering its premises.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha ‘opens new and perilous chapter’
- UN News
The Security Council meets in emergency session at the top of the hour to discuss Israel’s strike on the capital of Qatar, Doha, which targeted Hamas’ political leadership on Tuesday. The UN political affairs chief is set to brief ambassadors, with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani due to take part – a sign of the diplomatic shockwaves being felt throughout the region and beyond. Follow our live UN meetings coverage here.
Afghanistan’s Overlapping Crises Deepen Following 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, September 10 (IPS) - Over the past week, Afghanistan’s humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly following the August 31 earthquake, which measured over 6.0 in magnitude and caused an immense loss of life and widespread destruction of critical infrastructure. Compounded by the nation’s fragile economy, severe shortages of essential resources, and persistent access challenges, humanitarian organizations have found it increasingly difficult to reach vulnerable communities—especially women and children.
Global Military Spending Shows Misalignment of Priorities, says UN Secretary General
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, September 10 (IPS) - Global military spending has been on the rise for more than 20 years, and in 2024, it surged across all five global regions in the world to reach a record high of USD 2.7 trillion. Yet, such growth has come at the cost of diverting financial resources away from sustainable development efforts, which the United Nations and its chief warn puts pressure on an “already strained financial context.”
Nepal Faces Political Crisis after Deadly Gen-Z Protests
- Inter Press Service
KATHMANDU, September 10 (IPS) - Nepal entered into a new era of constitutional and political crisis after deadly protests by the deeply frustrated young generation (Gen-Z). Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after protests grew out of control.
Ukraine: Guterres greatly concerned over reported Russian incursion into Polish airspace
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General is closely monitoring reports that Russian drones violated Polish airspace overnight into Wednesday, resulting in damage to some residential areas.
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