European countries send military forces to Greenland amid Trump acquisition push

European countries send military forces to Greenland amid Trump acquisition push

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Troops from several European countries deployed to Greenland and are on the ground there Thursday for a quick 2-day mission to bolster the territory’s defenses.  France, Germany, Sweden and Norway are participating in the exercise, Fox News has learned. Leaders say the mission is meant to demonstrate…

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World leaders adopt Doha declaration to boost efforts on social development

World leaders adopt Doha declaration to boost efforts on social development

The adoption of the Declaration demonstrates a shared pledge by governments to tackle poverty, create decent work, combat discrimination, expand access to social protection, and protect human rights. It also emphasises that social development is not only a moral imperative, but also a precondition for peace, stability and sustainable growth. The Summit convened over 14,000…

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Myanmar’s Rohingya people called ‘Muslim dogs’ before attacks, ICJ hears

Myanmar’s Rohingya people called ‘Muslim dogs’ before attacks, ICJ hears

From The Gambia’s legal team, Jessica Jones highlighted how the Rohingya faced “longstanding denigration” and hate speech from senior and other members of the Myanmar military.  Ms. Jones also referred to a video posted on Facebook in August 2017 featuring a soldier displaying “clear encouragement of genocidal violence against the Rohingya” – actions that would…

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Giving birth in the shadow of Sudan’s war

Giving birth in the shadow of Sudan’s war

In the heart of Sudan’s White Nile State, to the south of the country’s capital, Khartoum, Kosti Maternity Hospital handles thousands of deliveries a year, but the ongoing war, the destruction of regional infrastructure and the displacement millions of people, many of them women, has put huge strain on its services. A changing landscape of…

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Workers face worsening inequality without urgent reforms, UN agency warns

Workers face worsening inequality without urgent reforms, UN agency warns

That is the warning outlined in a new assessment released on Friday by the UN International Labour Organization (ILO), which urges governments, employers and labour organizations to put dignity and workers’ rights at the centre of economic decision-making. “This report brings together the voices, experiences and proposals of trade unions worldwide,” said Maria Helena André,…

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Attacks on schools surge by ‘staggering’ 44 per cent over the past year

Attacks on schools surge by ‘staggering’ 44 per cent over the past year

Over 41,000 incidents of violence against school-age children were reported by the UN in 2024. Countries with the highest levels of violations were Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, notably the Gaza Strip, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Somalia, Nigeria, and Haiti. In a message to mark the International Day to Protect Education,…

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Israel is obliged to let aid flow into Occupied Palestinian Territory, says World Court

Israel is obliged to let aid flow into Occupied Palestinian Territory, says World Court

In a detailed advisory opinion requested by the General Assembly, the UN’s top court found that Israel is required to “ensure that the population of the Occupied Palestinian Territory [OPT] has the essential supplies of daily life, including food, water, clothing, bedding, shelter, fuel, medical supplies and services.” The court called on Israel to also…

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The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President

The UN is ‘worth fighting for’: General Assembly President

Annalena Baerbock noted that the New Year began with crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the international community “at an even more urgent make-or-break moment” than when the landmark session began in September.  She insisted that “the world needs the United Nations” and highlighted its wide-ranging work, which includes providing lifesaving support in Gaza, championing girls’ education in Afghanistan, protecting civilians in Sudan, and stepping…

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Ukraine’s children enter fourth school year under invasion as 4.6 million face education barriers

Ukraine’s children enter fourth school year under invasion as 4.6 million face education barriers

Since Russian forces launched their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, children have continued to bear the brunt of the crisis – unable to attend school regularly, learn safely or experience a sense of normalcy. Air raid alarms disrupt classes. Many schools, especially in frontline areas, remain closed because of hostilities or the lack of…

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Eastern DR Congo fighting kills scores, cuts food aid and drives mass displacement

Eastern DR Congo fighting kills scores, cuts food aid and drives mass displacement

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the situation in South Kivu province has deteriorated sharply since 2 December due to heavy fighting across multiple territories, including Uvira, Walungu, Mwenga, Shabunda, Kabare, Fizi and Kalehe. According to media reports, members of the armed group M23 entered the key city of Uvira…

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