Saudi Arabia and Italy are tightening economic ties at a pace not seen before. At the Italy-Saudi Arabia Business Forum in Riyadh, the two countries signed 22+ agreements across energy, infrastructure, defense, transport, tech and more -…
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US brokers Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi as Trump tries to push through deal | Ukraine
Discussions involving US, Russian and Ukrainian officials are taking place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the latest step in the Trump administration’s attempts to push through a peace deal to end the conflict in Ukraine.
The US army secretary, Dan…
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Gaza facing worst economic collapse ever recorded, UN trade agency warns – UN News
- Gaza facing worst economic collapse ever recorded, UN trade agency warns UN News
- Israel’s war and restrictions drive Palestinian economy to record collapse Al Jazeera
- Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least $70bn, UN says
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At least 127 civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says | Lebanon
At least 127 civilians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since a ceasefire was declared nearly a year ago, the UN has said as it called for an impartial investigation into the strikes.
“We continue to witness increasing attacks by…
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16 Days of Activism: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls
[Press statement]
Women in Bamiyan province, central Afghanistan, walking to fetch water from a nearby spring as there is no water available in their village. Photo: UN Women/Sayed Habib Bidell
Kabul, Afghanistan — As the world marks the…
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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General.
**Briefing today
Good afternoon. At 2 p.m., there will be a briefing in this room by Annalena Baerbock (Germany), who…
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Palestinian economy suffers worst-ever collapse after Israel-Hamas conflict, UN says – Reuters
- Palestinian economy suffers worst-ever collapse after Israel-Hamas conflict, UN says Reuters
- Israel’s war and restrictions drive Palestinian economy to record collapse Al Jazeera
- Rebuilding ‘human-made abyss’ in Gaza will cost at least…
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China and Japan Are in a Showdown, With Trump in the Middle – The New York Times
- China and Japan Are in a Showdown, With Trump in the Middle The New York Times
- China spat with Japan on Taiwan deepens, reaches UN: What’s it all about? Al Jazeera
- China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan Reuters
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Australian Senator Suspended for Burqa-Wearing Stunt in Parliament – The New York Times
- Australian Senator Suspended for Burqa-Wearing Stunt in Parliament The New York Times
- X users furious over Australian senator using the burqa as an Islamophobic prop — for the second time Dawn
- Australia senator suspended after burka stunt in…
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Israeli strikes have killed at least 127 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says – Reuters
- Israeli strikes have killed at least 127 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says Reuters
- UN calls for probe into Israel’s strikes on Lebanon Al Jazeera
- Lebanese Health: 331 Martyrs and More Than 945 Injured Since Ceasefire وكالة…
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