Category: UN
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World reacts to US attacks on Iran with alarm, caution — and some praise
While the world reacted to the news of the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, international authorities responded largely with alarm and calls for moderation — although some expressed praise. Across the Middle East, reactions ranged from concern to condemnation. The Saudi government said it was following the events “with great concern” and called for…
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International Women’s Day: A Global Celebration of Equality and Empowerment
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Brazilians Mostly Optimistic About Their Country’s Global Standing
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As Brazil prepares – for the first time – to host global leaders at this year’s G20 summit, most Brazilian adults are optimistic about their country’s status as an international power. Approximately four in ten say that Brazil will eventually become one of the world’s most powerful nations, and about a quarter say that Brazil…
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The Planet No Longer Waits to Charge the Next Generation,” Warned Lula at the Opening of the 79th UN General Assembly
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered one of the most impactful speeches of his presidency during the opening of the 79th UN General Assembly in September. Mixing criticism and appeal, his speech exposed the inability of major nations to unite to face global challenges and highlighted the necessary effort across various sectors to transform…
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UN General Assembly: Lula criticizes the inability of world leaders to negotiate
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday (24) that, in an attempt to solve the planet’s problems, world leaders are going in circles and achieving inefficient results. Opening the heads of state debate at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, Lula commented on the Pact for the Future, a document adopted…
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UN General Assembly: Lula Criticizes World Leaders’ Inability to Negotiate
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on Tuesday (24) that, in the pursuit of solving the planet’s problems, world leaders are going in circles and achieving inefficient results. While opening the debate of heads of state at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UN) in New York, Lula commented on the Pact for the…
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Hunger numbers remain stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN report
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, children, Community, Geral, Health, Inside, Latin America, Men, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Politics, South America, UN, United States, Women, WorldApproximately 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in every eleven people in the world and one in every five in Africa, according to the latest report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) published by specialized agencies of the United Nations. Released this year in the context of…
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International Criminal Court Seeks to Arrest Israeli Prime Minister and Hamas Leader for War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity due to the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza.
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Earth Day: A Global Call to Action for Sustainability
This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. Nations around the world are joining efforts to tackle pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainability. As the world faces climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, Earth Day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action to safeguard the planet for future generations. The first Earth…
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Civilian Deaths in Gaza Desperate for Food Prompt New Calls for Ceasefire
World leaders intensified calls on Friday (Mar. 1) for Israel to deliver more aid to Gaza and provide further answers regarding the deaths of dozens of Palestinians in a humanitarian convoy where hundreds of civilians were waiting for food. Many questions remained unanswered as Israeli military and authorities offered conflicting accounts of one of the…