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Addressing global challenges requires increased multilateralism – UN
There is a growing consensus that stronger multilateralism is essential to meet today's global challenges, according to the UN Secretary-General. While addressing the UN Security…
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Three killed and 21,000 affected by cyclone Mandous in Sri Lanka
Cyclone Mandous has killed three people and affected over 21,000 people, according to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC). According to Bernama, 19 people were injured and…
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UN report calls for just transition policies to create 20 million green jobs
Investing in policies that support nature and address climate change, disaster risk, food insecurity, and other major challenges could create some 20 million jobs, according to a UN…
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UNESCO celebrates Indigenous Languages Decade
UNESCO celebrated the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032) on Tuesday 13 December. The world's attention will be drawn to UNESCO's ten-year action plan, which aims…
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Spanish commuter trains collided, injuring dozens
In Spain's northeastern Catalonia region, two commuter trains collided on Wednesday morning, leaving 155 passengers injured. Transport Minister Raquel Sanchez told reporters near the…
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UN agenda for COP15 at the World Nature Summit in Montreal
The United Nations summit to halt nature loss begins this week in Montreal, Canada. In the next two weeks, representatives from nearly 200 countries will negotiate a new global deal to…
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2,500 dead seals were found along the coast of the Caspian Sea in Russia
Russian officials say 2,500 seals were found dead on the Caspian Sea coast. Russian authorities said the animals’ deaths were likely caused by natural causes, but it's still unclear…
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Volcano eruption at Mount Semeru has prompted an alert in Indonesia
After Mount Semeru, a volcano in East Java province, erupted on Sunday, Indonesia raised its warning level to the highest level. According to Japan's Meteorological Agency, the plume…
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US slaps terrorism sanctions on two companies and accountants in Lebanon
The Joe Biden administration imposed terrorism sanctions on two accountants in Lebanon and two companies that provided financial services to the militant group Hezbollah. As reported by…
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UN chief says innovation is key to a fairer world for people of determination
On this year's International Day of People of Determination, which falls on Saturday, Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, called for transformative, innovative…
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