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Hospitals overflowing in Gaza, as malnutrition surges

Hospitals overflowing in Gaza, as malnutrition surges 11 August 2025 Peace and Security The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, UN officials...

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Security Council voices deep concern over deadly escalation in Syria’s Sweida region

Security Council voices deep concern over deadly escalation in Syria’s Sweida region 10 August 2025 Peace and Security The UN Security Council has...

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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ambassadors meet in emergency session, amid starvation in the Gaza Strip

Global perspective Human stories The Security Council met following the Israeli cabinet’s decision to again expand its military operation inside the Gaza Strip...

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From crisis to cultivation: Haiti’s farmers build resilience one seed at a time

From crisis to cultivation: Haiti’s farmers build resilience one seed at a time 10 August 2025 Economic Development For years, low-quality seeds have...

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‘There is no military solution’ to end Israel-Palestine conflict, Security Council hears, as starvation stalks the Gaza Strip

‘There is no military solution’ to end Israel-Palestine conflict, Security Council hears, as starvation stalks the Gaza Strip Two top UN officials warned...

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Aid blockade deepens Gaza crisis as malnutrition deaths rise, warns UNRWA

Aid blockade deepens Gaza crisis as malnutrition deaths rise, warns UNRWA 9 August 2025 Peace and Security The UN agency for Palestine refugees...

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Preparing for the next flood: Protecting women’s health in Bangladesh

Sunamganj is a district in the wetland ecosystem in northeast Bangladesh, which is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Floods arrive quickly and suddenly...

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Africa’s ‘land-linked’ economies poised to drive continent’s prosperity

Africa’s ‘land-linked’ economies poised to drive continent’s prosperity “We stand at a pivotal moment, one that marks a profound shift from viewing these...

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Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AI’s risks and opportunities

Indigenous Peoples Day highlights AI’s risks and opportunities An estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples live across 90 countries, representing 5,000 different cultures. Without...

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Israeli plan to take military control of Gaza must stop now, says UN rights chief

Israeli plan to take military control of Gaza must stop now, says UN rights chief 8 August 2025 Peace and Security The UN’s...