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Sheinbaum to hold security meeting in Sinaloa: The mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to both good and bad news at her morning press conference on Thursday: a flattering poll…
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Pakistan’s missile programme is ’emerging threat’, top US official says
WASHINGTON: A senior White House official on Thursday (Dec 19) said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that…
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Syrian conflict ‘has not ended’: UN
UNITED NATIONS: Syria’s conflict “has not ended” even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN’s envoy to the…
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Asia
Rich countries, island states lock horns on climate change at UN court
THE HAGUE: The World Court concludes hearings on Friday (Dec 13) on countries’ legal obligation to fight climate change and…
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UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
“HUNGER, DESPAIR, DEATH” Israel says UNRWA staff took part in the Oct 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which sparked…
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UN Security Council convenes over situation in Syria
UNITED NATIONS: Members of the United Nations Security Council on Monday (Dec 9) discussed the fluid situation in Syria after…
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No indication of warning before bombing of Gaza hospital, WHO says
Peeperkorn said the WHO remained concerned at the slow pace of medical evacuations from the Israeli-besieged territory. At the current…
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UNRWA stops aid delivery via key Gaza-Israel crossing
The United Nations said on Friday that Gaza has descended into anarchy, with hunger soaring, looting rampant and rising numbers…
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Battle over curbing plastic output jeopardises UN treaty hopes
BUSAN, South Korea: Doubts rose on sealing a global treaty to curb plastic pollution on the last day of scheduled…
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Asia
South Korea’s mountain of plastic waste shows limits of recycling
SEOUL: South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but as it prepares to host talks for a…
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