Board of Peace not to replace UN - Rubio
The Board of Peace, established at the US' initiative, is not intended to replace the UN, Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor to the President, said.
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UN calls for nuclear disarmament-as Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight
UN member states must work towards nuclear disarmament and reduced tensions to move the hands of the Doomsday Clock away from nuclear midnight, the UN chief’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
Pakistan accepts invitation to join 'Board of Peace' on Gaza
Pakistan has accepted U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace” on Gaza, the Pakistani foreign ministry said.
Kazakh deminers clears over 1,200 mines in Syria
Kazakh peacekeeping engineers have cleared more than 1,200 mines and explosive devices in Syria as part of a UN mission.
Board of Peace composition unveiled, U.S. to propose it as UN replacement
The White House unveiled the members of a key international panel that will oversee the postwar management of Gaza.
Iran calls on the UN Security Council to condemn U.S. interference
Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani urged the UN secretary-general and the Security Council to condemn the United States for inciting …
Israel withdraws from multiple UN agencies
Israeli authorities have announced withdrawal from several UN structures following IDF inclusion on UN "blacklist".
UN projects GDP growth for South Caucasus countries
The United Nations has presented a new two-year economic growth forecast for the South Caucasus, predicting real GDP growth in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia to range from 2.7% to 5.4%.
Russian UN Mission expresses condolences regarding Swiss resort tragedy
Russia's Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva has conveyed official condolences regarding the fatal fire incident at Switzerland's Crans-Montana resort.
UN: Israel recognizes Somaliland to relocate Palestinians there
Most UN Security Council members have slammed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at a meeting convened in response to the move, which several countries said may also have serious implications for Palestinians in Gaza.
UN must reclaim global peacemaker role - Grossi
The United Nations has become "barely involved" in resolving the world's conflicts and must urgently reclaim this role, argued Rafael Grossi, Director General of the IAEA and candidate to lead the UN.
Azerbaijan and UN discuss cooperation in urban planning
Chairman of Azerbaijan's State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture Anar Guliyev held a meeting with the UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Vladanka Andreeva on the occasion of the conclusion of her diplomatic mission in the country.
Washington announces Baku's consent to send peacekeepers to Gaza
Earlier, Hikmet Hajiyev stated that a final decision had not yet been made
Damascus welcomes lifting of sweeping U.S. sanctions
Syria’s foreign ministry on Friday welcomed the permanent ending by the U.S. of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation.
IPC: hunger levels remain critical in Gaza
No areas in the Gaza Strip are currently classified in famine, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for Gaza.
Moscow urges for real diplomacy on the ground in Gaza
Russia calls on the mediators to focus on efforts to find a negotiated solution to the problem of disarming Palestinian groups and withdrawing Israeli forces from Gaza, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky said.
Putin calls UN a unique mechanism
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the UТ as a unique mechanism that continues to fulfill its mission of balancing global interests.
UN: Azerbaijan's cities expanded 50% in 25 years
Azerbaijan's urbanized territory has grown by 55% over the past 25 years, according to UN data.
UN Security Council delegation meets Syrian leader
A United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, where they met Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
UN implements staff reductions amid budget constraints
The UN has initiated workforce reductions and budget cuts in response to mounting unpaid contributions from member states, with nearly 19% of personnel affected.
