While we’ve just counted down to a new year, another clock continues to tick: for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. In 2025 - the 80th anniversary of the United Nations - UN DESA ...

The Israeli army's increasing use of explosive bullets on Palestinians is leaving a devastating toll on civilians in the ...

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Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen. The ...

Tensions between Iran and the United States are likely to be one of the first major foreign policy challenges for the incoming Trump administration. Tehran’s recent moves have brought Iran closer to ...

The Taliban have taken multiple steps to walk back women's rights including forbidding education for girls beyond grade six ...

The top U.N. humanitarian official in Yemen says Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing this week.

The Israeli military heavily restricts the movements of Palestinians in Gaza and has barred foreign journalists from entering ...

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Bolivia was the first nation to leave a legal system that allows foreign companies to sue governments behind closed doors.