Tag: United Nations
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Start Getting Active: Trump Urges UN on Global Peace and Thai-C Cambodia Ceasefire
Donald Trump Calls on the UN to Get Active In a pointed address that drew sharp attention from diplomats and political observers alike, the United States president urged the United Nations to “start getting active and involved in world peace.” The message arrives amid a broader debate about the UN’s effectiveness in preventing conflicts and…
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Trump tells UN to get active on world peace and stability
Background: A pointed challenge to the United Nations In a rhetoric-heavy address that caught international attention, US President Donald Trump urged the United Nations to step up its involvement in world peace efforts. He framed the UN as an institution that must move from rhetoric to action, saying that without a more proactive posture on…
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UN Secretary-General Condemns Detention of UN Staff by Houthis
UN Secretary-General Condemns Detention of UN Personnel by Houthis The United Nations has confirmed that the Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of ten additional UN personnel by the Houthi de facto authorities on 18 December. This latest action marks a further setback for humanitarian operations in the region and raises serious concerns…
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The UN Keeps a Closer Watch on 3I/ATLAS: Why the Interstellar Comet Matters
Overview: Why 3I/ATLAS Is on the Global Radar As astronomers track the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the attention isn’t just on its unusual origin or its speed. It is also a test case for international coordination in planetary defense. The United Nations, through the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), is closely watching the comet as it…
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UN Security Council Extends Somalia Sanctions Panel over Al-Shabaab
UN Security Council Extends Monitoring Panel for Somalia-based Al-Shabaab The United Nations Security Council unanimously renewed the mandate of the sanctions monitoring panel focused on Somalia-based extremist group Al-Shabaab. The extension, approved by all 15 members, ensures ongoing oversight, reporting, and targeted measures designed to curb the group’s operations and funding channels. The renewal underscores…
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UN Daily Press Briefing: Key Highlights and Updates
Overview of the UN Daily Press Briefing The UN daily press briefing, led by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, offers a concise, near-verbatim snapshot of the day’s most pressing international issues. These sessions are designed to illuminate the United Nations’ ongoing work, clarify the Secretary-General’s and the UN system’s positions, and answer journalists’ questions about…
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UN Secretary-General to Attend G20 Summit: Key Agendas Unpacked
H2: Overview of the briefing Today’s daily press briefing from the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General provided a concise roadmap of the United Nations’ priorities ahead of the Secretary-General’s trip to the annual G20 summit. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric outlined the core goals, diplomatic expectations, and the issues the UN plans to advance on…
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Kenyan Judge Phoebe Okowa Elected to the International Court of Justice
Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Elected to the International Court of Justice The United Nations Security Council has elected Phoebe Okowa of Kenya to serve as a member of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In a multi-round voting process, Okowa secured the necessary votes to fill the remainder of a term on the world’s principal judicial…
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Inside the UN’s Daily Press Briefing: Key Takeaways from the Spokesperson’s Update
Overview of the UN Daily Press Briefing Today’s near-verbatim briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General offered a window into the day-to-day work of the United Nations. The session, led by Stéphane Dujarric, provided the public with updates on crises, humanitarian responses, and ongoing international efforts. A hallmark of these briefings is…
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Trump Says US Struck Drug-Trafficking Vessel Near Venezuela, Killing Six
Overview of the Incident Former President Donald Trump stated that the United States launched a strike on a small vessel in international waters off Venezuela. He claimed the boat was transporting drugs and that six male narcoterrorists were killed. Trump emphasized that the operation occurred in international waters and that no U.S. forces were harmed.…