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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest international organization. The UN is headquartered in New York City, and the organization has other offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague, where the International Court of Justice is headquartered.

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UN Calls On Western Nations to Reduce Meat Consumption UN Calls On Western Nations , to Reduce Meat Consumption . Fox News reports that a United Nations agency overseeing food and agriculture is expected to release a road map calling on the West to.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 9 hours ago

UN awards Polish couple for providing safe housing for refugees since the start of war in Ukraine Euronews spoke to Wladyslaw Grochowski, who has been recognised, along with his wife, by the UN for providing safe accommodation for refugees in Poland. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:56Published 22 hours ago

Climate funds for developing countries will be a key focus at COP28 Finance is set to be at the heart of COP28, the UN climate summit starting on Thursday in Dubai, with economists saying that around $1 trillion per year is needed to support developing countries in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:44Published 2 days ago

Israel Says Cease-Fire Could Continue If Hamas Agrees to Release More Hostages Israel Says Cease-Fire , Could Continue If Hamas Agrees , to Release More Hostages. Associated Press reports that Israel and Hamas said they remain open to extending a cease-fire beyond its original.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

UN says number of migrant deaths and disappearances in Mediterranean highest for five years The figure for the number of people who have died or gone missing while crossing the Mediterranean is at its highest rate since 2018, according to the International Organization for Migration. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 5 days ago

COP28: LinkedIn and Greenpeace urge more pace in the race to a green economy The pressure on politicians is greater than ever. According to the United Nations, COP28 UAE is a prime opportunity to rethink, reboot, and refocus the climate agenda. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 1 week ago

Tentative Hostage Deal Pending Israeli Approval Tentative Gaza Hostage Deal , Pending Israeli Approval. NBC reports that a tentative deal has been agreed upon to release hostages held in Gaza. . According to sources with knowledge of the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

UN Warns World's Worst Polluters Falling Short of Net-Zero Goals UN Warns World's , Worst Polluters Falling Short , of Net-Zero Goals. The United Nations has warned that the Earth is on track to hit a "hellish" three degrees Celsius of global temperature.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

World on track for nearly 3C of warming under current climate plans, UN report warns The world is on track for 2.5 to 2.9C of heating this century under current Paris Agreement climate plans, a new UN report has found. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

UN bodies evacuate premature babies from Al-Shifa Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital a "Death Zone", says WHO \| Oneindia News Gaza's largest hospital has become a "death zone," the World Health Organization said Sunday, announcing plans to evacuate the facility, as Israel's army said it was expanding operations to destroy.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published 1 week ago

Limited telecom services return to Gaza, but the UN lacks fuel for aid delivery Limited phone and internet services began working again on Friday across the Gaza Strip after fuel was delivered to restart generators that power the networks. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

UN warns of starvation in Gaza as its forced to stop food deliveries The UN was forced to stop deliveries of food and other necessities to Gaza on Friday and warned of the growing possibility of widespread starvation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

EU Takes Step Towards Ending Export of Plastic Waste to Poor Countries EU Takes Step Towards Ending, Export of Plastic Waste , to Poor Countries. On November 17, the European Union reached a breakthrough in efforts to stop shipping tons of plastic trash to poorer.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Rich Nations Hit Climate Finance Goal Two Years Late Rich Nations Hit , Climate Finance Goal , Two Years Late. According to November 16 data, the promise of rich countries to deliver $100 billion annually to poorer nations for climate finance has.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

UN Warns That Civilians in Gaza Face Overcrowding, Starvation and Disease UN Warns That , Civilians in Gaza Face, Overcrowding, Starvation and Disease. The United Nations has warned that civilians in Gaza are facing the "immediate possibility" of starvation. . 'The.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

UN says starvation imminent in Gaza as Israel continues to search Al Shifa hospital Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:59Published 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli army finds Hamas tunnel shaft at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital \| Oneindia News In one of the latest developments in Israel’s war with Hamas, the Israeli army said that they found a tunnel shaft used by Hamas militants at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital. In the meantime, the UN voiced.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 2 weeks ago

UN backs extension of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:06Published 2 weeks ago

First fuel since start of war delivered to UN in Gaza Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published 2 weeks ago

Iran’s Nuclear Production Touches Weapon Grade Mark, Amid UN Obstruction\| OneIndia News Iran's 2023 saw restored ties with Saudi Arabia and Syria, escalating tensions with Israel. Now, a UN report revealed Iran's advanced nuclear enrichment surpassing 60%, challenging global efforts to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:21Published 2 weeks ago

Myanmar’s Junta Faces Heavy Assualt, Confronts Insurgent Attacks in Multiple States\| OneIndia News In Myanmar, insurgent attacks intensify across multiple states, prompting the junta to announce "heavy assaults" by rebel forces. Rebels employ drones, forcing junta fighters to retreat. Clashes, most.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:14Published 2 weeks ago

An SMS message from Hamas: Israeli man reveals fate of kidnapped relatives Israeli national Gil Dickmann is leading a group whose family members are being held hostage by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The group is demanding the UN secures their release. He explained to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:04Published 2 weeks ago

India-Canada row: Indian envoy at UN urges Canada to take action against 'extremism' \| Oneindia News Canada’s human rights record were examined for the fourth time by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group. The subject was addressed during a meeting.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 2 weeks ago

India Votes in Favour of UN Resolution Against Israeli Settlements in Palestine \| Oneindia News In a pivotal move, India has cast its vote in favor of a United Nations resolution addressing Israeli settlements in Palestine. This decision reflects India's commitment to global justice, peace, and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published 2 weeks ago

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Brics calls extraordinary virtual meeting on Gaza issue Leaders of the Brics countries, along with newly added member-states, will participate in a virtual meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
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Planet racing toward 'dead-end 3C temperature rise', UN chief warns Plans to stop emitting greenhouse gases in order to limit global warming are nowhere near enough to avert dangerous climate change, a United Nations body has warned. Sky News - Published 1 week ago	Not enough action being taken to meet 1.5C climate target, UN finds Governments' plans to limit climate change to internationally agreed safer levels will currently not limit global warming enough, according to the United Nations. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
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Congress 'strongly opposed' to India's abstention on UN resolution on Israel-Hamas conflict: Sonia Gandhi Sonia said her party's longstanding position has been to support direct negotiations for a sovereign independent, viable and secure state of Palestine coexisting in peace with Israel. In an article,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2023	Israel-Hamas war: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi says this on India's abstention on UN resolution Congress leader Sonia Gandhi also said her party's longstanding position has been to support direct negotiations for a sovereign independent, viable, and secure state of Palestine coexisting in peace.. DNA - Published on October 30, 2023
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