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U.N. seeks $46 billion for humanitarian crises in 2024 amid funding shortfall
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U.N. seeks $46 billion for humanitarian crises in 2024 amid funding shortfall

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The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for $46 billion in funding for the year 2024. This significant financial request is aimed at addressing the critical humanitarian needs of nearly 300 million people worldwide,...
Key nations urged to ratify nuclear test ban treaty amid rising global tensions
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Key nations urged to ratify nuclear test ban treaty amid rising global tensions

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Amid escalating global mistrust, the United Nations renewed its urgent call on Tuesday for an end to all nuclear testing, terming the situation a potential “collective suicide.” Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the dire urgency, stating...
Lebanon's rising tensions prompt advisories from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
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Lebanon’s rising tensions prompt advisories from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

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In light of the recent violent clashes in Sidon, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia has urgently called upon its citizens to depart from Lebanese territories promptly. The warning, issued late on Friday via the Saudi embassy in...
Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011
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Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011

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In July, the World Rice Price Index soared to a near 12-year high, according to the United Nations food agency. The index climbed 2.8% from June to its highest level since September 2011. The increase...
UN urges immediate action to prevent food and aid crises in cyclone-hit Myanmar
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UN urges immediate action to prevent food and aid crises in cyclone-hit Myanmar

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United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential food crisis are top concerns following last month’s destructive Cyclone...