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Tragic incident: A boat full of 260 migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, 39 died

Each year thousands of migrants from the Horn of Africa cross the Red Sea to reach the oil-rich Gulf, fleeing conflict, natural disasters or poor economic prospects.In April, two boats…

Abdullahil Kafi June 11, 2024

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Israeli attack on UN school in Gaza: Hamas compound attacked, 27 killed

Gaza's bloodiest war so far began with a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, resulting in the deaths of 1,194 people, most of them civilians, according to an…

Abdullahil Kafi June 6, 2024

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US to boycott UN tribute to Iran's leader Raisi over human rights concerns

"We will not be attending the event in any capacity," a US official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. The US boycott had not been previously reported.Iran's mission to…

Abdullahil Kafi May 30, 2024

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Amid global condemnation, Netanyahu calls Rafah attack 'tragic incident'

The Israeli military said the strike on Sunday evening in the southern Rafah region targeted and killed two senior Hamas militants - but it also sparked a firestorm that Palestinians…

Abdullahil Kafi May 28, 2024

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UN adopts Bangladesh resolution on culture of peace

In 1999, during the first term of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh delegation led inter-governmental negotiations to adopt the Declaration and Program of Action, which identified eight areas of…

Abdullahil Kafi May 3, 2024

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PM Hasina urges everyone to say 'no' to wars

“We must ensure that the Rohingyas can return to their homes with safety and dignity as soon as possible,” he said. He said, "Their crisis has its origins in Myanmar…

Abdullahil Kafi April 25, 2024

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Extreme heat in Southeast Asia, schools closed, prayers for rain in Bangladesh

“Many countries in the region are set to experience their hottest year on record in 2023, with extreme conditions ranging from drought and heat waves to floods and storms,” WMO…

Abdullahil Kafi April 25, 2024

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Russia's veto on North Korea sanctions monitoring: implications and analysis

Beijing, long Pyongyang's most important ally, abstained from the vote instead of joining Russia in the veto.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian explained the abstention on Friday, saying "a political…

Abdullahil Kafi March 29, 2024

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UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza in absence of America

Members of the UN Security Council voted on a Gaza resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan, leading to a permanent ceasefire and the immediate and immediate…

Abdullahil Kafi March 25, 2024

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Planet 'on brink', new heat record likely in 2024: UN

Abdullahil Kafi March 23, 2024

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Dozens of Rohingya feared dead or missing after boat capsizes in Indonesia: UN

UNHCR said in a joint statement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday that they were "shocked and deeply concerned by the situation" after the boat capsized 16…

Abdullahil Kafi March 22, 2024

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Finland: According to the UN Happiness Report, the world's happiest country for the seventh year running.

In North America, Australia and New Zealand, happiness among groups under 30 has declined dramatically since 2006–10, with older generations now happier than younger ones.In contrast, in Central and Eastern…

Abdullahil Kafi March 20, 2024

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Will cutting Western funding for UNRWA help ethnic cleansing in Gaza?

Guterres has repeatedly condemned the humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza and called for a ceasefire. Several resolutions were passed but to no avail as the US vetoed most of them…

Abdullahil Kafi March 17, 2024

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UN agency says Israel attacks Gaza warehouse amid aid rush

According to the Gaza Health Ministry, severe food shortages in Gaza have caused the deaths of 27 people, most of them children, due to malnutrition and dehydration.Amnesty Secretary-General Agnès Callamard…

Abdullahil Kafi March 14, 2024

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UN and partners seek $852.4 million to assist Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi hosts

As the conflict in Myanmar escalates, international solidarity with Bangladesh and refugee protection is needed more than ever.The joint response plan brings together 117 partners, almost half of which are…

Abdullahil Kafi March 13, 2024