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In a tradition that started when he served as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to shine a light on Muslim communities in distress, Mr. Guterres arrived in Cairo on Saturday, where he reiterated his urgent calls for a humanitarian ceasefire and the cessation of violence, notably in Gaza and …

Israeli missile strikes have caused widespread destruction in Gaza. Credit: World Health Organization (WHO) by Thalif Deen (united nations) Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (IPS) – The two devastating military conflicts—Russia vs Ukraine and Israel vs Hamas—have exposed once again the stark reality that the …

  The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has hit back at a landmark nuclear agreement made between the US and South Korea, claiming it will only worsen security.   The government of Washington and Seoul made an agreement at the White House on Wednesday April 26, that …

Kim Jong Un’s new secret squads will execute anyone viewing pornography.   Under the North Korean dictator’s efforts to clamp down on “foreign influences”, enforcers are working to stamp out foreign television, hair cuts and even birthday parties, according to testimony from a defector included in a new report.   …

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous addresses the inaugural meeting of the UNGA Platform of Women Leaders at UN Headquarters during the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, 20 September 2022. Credit: UN Women/Ryan Brown by Thalif Deen (united nations) Friday, September 30, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep …