Global IssuesNews headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 99
Explainer: UN on the ground amid Israel-Palestine crisis
- UN News
The United Nations has been working in the Middle East region around the clock to de-escalate the Israeli-Palestinian crisis by engaging key actors and providing emergency assistance to civilians on the ground.
Effective International Aid Depends on the Application of Girl-Centered Design
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, Oct 09 (IPS) - In a year that is rapidly becoming the costliest on record for climate-related disasters, the International Day of the Girl Child appeals to the global community for greater investments for and with adolescent girls.
Middle East crisis: Guterres appeals for end to 'vicious cycle of bloodshed, hatred and polarization'
- UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Monday said that he recognized the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people and the legitimate security concerns of Israel, but underlined his rejection of terrorist acts and upheld the need to protect civilians.
World News in Brief: Displacement in Gaza and Israel, Afghan earthquake response
- UN News
The escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, the UN reported on Monday.
Ukraine: Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks
- UN News
Senior UN officials on Monday strongly condemned recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian towns and civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the need for accountability for those harming civilians during hostilities.
Middle East crisis: UN engages parties as Security Council meets
- UN News
Top UN officials engaged key actors amid the spiraling Israeli-Palestinian conflict while UN peacekeepers detected rocket and artillery fire exchanged across the Israel-Lebanon border ahead of Sunday’s Security Council emergency closed-door meeting on the unfolding crisis.
INTERVIEW: Planning the post-invasion return of citizens to Ukraine
- UN News
Millions of Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion in early 2022, and now the authorities in Ukraine with the support of the United Nations are planning ahead for their eventual return.
UN officials strongly condemn deadly attacks in Israel
- UN News
UN officials are “in close contact with all concerned to urge maximum restraint” following “horrific scenes of violence” that have left dozens dead and hundreds wounded in Israeli cities near the Gaza Strip amid rocket attacks by armed Palestinian militants early Saturday morning.
Religious Leaders Can Help Bring about World Peace
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Oct 06 (IPS) - It is not a secret that the world is witnessing rising international tensions and erosion of the global order that has been in place since the establishment of the United Nations. Divisive blocs, which have not been seen since the Cold War, are making a swift return. As a result, our planet is facing severe threats, including a new global arms race, the threat of the use of nuclear weapons, and the proliferation of wars in all formats, including hot, hybrid, cyber, and trade.
Afghan Women Speak Out About Life and Resistance Two Years After the Taliban Takeover
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 06 (IPS) - The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on 15 August 2021 has devastated millions of Afghanis. But women and girls have been particularly affected by progressively restrictive decrees that have created a virtual system of gender apartheid.
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