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The UN has 193 members. Its objectives include promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, humanitarian aid, and providing peacekeeping missions.

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November 22, 2024

UN nuclear watchdog censures Iran for failing to cooperate

November 20, 2024

Middle East: US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza cease-fire

November 18, 2024

North Korea's Kim urges military to prepare for war

November 17, 2024

Iran denies its UN envoy met with Elon Musk

November 15, 2024

North Korea orders mass production of suicide drones: report

November 15, 2024

Musk met Iran ambassador to defuse tensions: report

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Reports & Analysis

Nigeria Indien Bola Ahmed Tinubu und Narendra Modi

Is India the partner African nations need?

Is India the partner African nations need?

Can India’s partnership approach offer African nations the meaningful partnership they’ve been seeking?
PoliticsNovember 22, 202403:00 min
A group of women leaving Tokyo's Big Sight venue

Japan: Women hopeful on maiden names issue after UN report

Japan: Women hopeful on maiden names issue after UN report

The push to allow married women to retain their maiden names is gaining momentum in Japan.
Human RightsNovember 21, 2024
North Korean soldiers march during a mass military parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square to celebrate 100 years since the birth of North Korean founder, Kim Il Sung on April 15, 2012

How dangerous is North Korea's war rhetoric?

How dangerous is North Korea's war rhetoric?

North Korea, buoyed by ties with Russia, remains wary of its military inferiority to South Korea, the US and Japan.
PoliticsNovember 19, 2024
Palestinians crowd over packages of humanitarian aid, airdropped over Jabaliya in northern Gaza

UN says Gaza aid shortage is 'desperate'

UN says Gaza aid shortage is 'desperate'

Israel has opened up another border crossing to Gaza, but the UN warns it could face acute famine in the coming winter.
ConflictsNovember 16, 202402:12 min
A compilation of several X-accounts

Fact check: Suspicious accounts influencing COP29 debates

Fact check: Suspicious accounts influencing COP29 debates

Azerbaijan sees itself as a good host and green pioneer. This positive image is also being fueled by dubious X accounts.
ClimateNovember 15, 2024
Four men sit opposite an empty row of laptops, backdrop reads COP29

Where are we on countries' climate contributions?

Where are we on countries' climate contributions?

Argentina has left COP29 and the US is preparing to quit the Paris Agreement. Where do we stand on climate action?
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 15, 2024
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In the spotlight

Oil pumping machines in front of the sea

COP29 host Azerbaijan intensifies repression

Host nation Azerbaijan hís cracking down on dissent ahead of the UN climate conference.
Human RightsNovember 8, 2024
A bronze-winged jacana looks for food surrounded by blooming white water lily flowers

UN biodiversity talks: Is the world at a tipping point?

Species are vanishing at an alarming rate, threatening human food supply, health and security.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 21, 2024
South Korean army soldiers patrol along the barbed-wire fence in Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea

North-South Korea flare-up: Why is it alarming?

The situation in North Korea is "unstable" and predicting the regime's actions has become complicated, say analysts.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2024
Palestinians carry belongings as they flee areas north of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip

Is Israel using 'surrender or starve' strategy in Gaza?

Israel has been accused of implementing a "surrender or starve" plan to force Hamas out of northern Gaza.
ConflictsOctober 15, 2024
UN peackeeping troops in Lebanon

EU to discuss Israel ties after 'attacks' on UN mission

EU foreign ministers will discuss Ireland and Spain's request to review in the bloc's ties with Israel next month.
PoliticsOctober 15, 2024
Members of the United Nations Security Council vote in May, 2024.

UN Security Council: Africa's push for permanent seats

The historic under-representation of Africa on the UN Security Council is back in the spotlight. Is change long overdue?
PoliticsAugust 14, 202402:39 min
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