UN marks 50-year biological weapons convention
The United Nations commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention on Wednesday, highlighting its ...
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UN agencies warn of rising threats to satellite navigation systems
The International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, and the International Maritime Organization have issued ...
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Global child mortality rate declines – UN
The number of children dying before their fifth birthday worldwide declined to 4.8 million in 2023, ...
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UN worker killed as Israel resumes Gaza attack
The United Nations has reported that one of its workers has been killed, while others sustained ...
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Nigeria, UN allocates $500m to aid developers of solar energy
Nigeria, in collaboration with a United Nations agency, has set a $500 million target for a ...
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UN chief urges ceasefire, hostages release in Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called on the international community to sustain efforts toward securing ...
Read moreUN urges Israel to lift ban on Palestinian refugee agency
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called on Israel’s government to reverse a newly passed law ...
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85,000 women, girls Killed in 2023 – UN
At least 85,000 women and girls were intentionally killed in 2023, with over 60 percent—more than ...
Read moreGirl child education gap costs Sub-Saharan Africa $210bn — Report
The United Nations has reported that the high dropout rate of girls in sub-Saharan Africa is ...
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UN okays controversial cybercrime treaty amid human rights concerns
United Nations members reached a consensus on a treaty aimed at addressing cybercrime. This development marked ...
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