Global IssuesNews headlines for “Geopolitics”, page 20
World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South Sudan
- UN News
Ongoing hostilities across Syria are intensifying an already dire humanitarian crisis, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned, amid reports of a deadly airstrike at the Ad Dabousiyah border crossing with Türkiye.
Afghanistan: Surge in synthetic drugs could threaten public health
- UN News
The latest report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals significant gaps in Afghanistan's ability to address substance use disorders, highlighting urgent issues with access, resources, and infrastructure.
Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes
- UN News
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has filed an application for an arrest warrant against Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar’s armed forces and Acting President, alleging his involvement in crimes against humanity targeting the Rohingya population.
‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike
- UN News
Recent days have seen alarming signs of further escalation in the war in Ukraine, a senior UN official warned the Security Council on Wednesday, appealing for greater efforts to bring an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country.
Lebanon ceasefire deal: displaced communities start to return home
- UN News
As the Lebanon ceasefire deal entered into force early Wednesday based on the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 – facilitated by UN peacekeepers UNIFIL and bolstered by an international monitoring committee - UN humanitarians committed to supporting communities uprooted by the war that have already started returning home.
Human Rights Protection Crucial to Meeting the 2030 AIDS Public Health Goals
- Inter Press Service
BRATISLAVA, Nov 26 (IPS) - Ahead of World Aids Day 2024, UNAIDS released its report 'Take the rights path to end AIDS,' in which it stressed the world could meet the agreed goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030—but only if leaders protect the human rights of everyone living with and at risk of HIV.Gaps in realising human rights could stop AIDS being ended as a public health threat by 2030, UNAIDS has warned in a report to mark World AIDS Day.
Nature, Climate, and Prosperity: Unlocking the Power of Integrated Action
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 26 (IPS) - As the world faces escalating challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, there is now a rapidly expanding understanding that these crises are deeply interconnected.
UN welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
- UN News
The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
General Assembly President urges collective action on Sudan as crisis deepens
- UN News
Addressing the General Assembly on Tuesday, President Philémon Yang called for urgent collective action to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and stressed the shared responsibility of UN bodies to safeguard global peace and security.
‘The UN is not leaving Haiti,’ spokesperson afffirms
- UN News
As the security situation in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince rapidly worsens due to ongoing gang violence, the United Nations is adjusting its operations to ensure the continued delivery of critical humanitarian assistance.
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