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Ukraine war could create widespread food insecurity, UN warns

The UN on Tuesday warned that millions of Ukrainians may soon face serious food insecurity because of the ongoing conflict and amid reports that...

Ukraine invasion: UN chief appeals for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday appealed for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine, so that “serious political negotiations” can advance towards a...

Hours after reopening, Taliban order Afghan girls’ schools shut

The Taliban ordered secondary girls' schools in Afghanistan to shut Wednesday just hours after they reopened, an official confirmed, sparking confusion over the policy...

Lebanon facing wheat crisis amid Russia-Ukraine conflict – President

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said the Russia-Ukraine conflict has affected Lebanon’s capacity to secure sufficient wheat, urging UN to increase food support for his...

Putin complains of Ukrainian ‘war crimes’ in phone call with Scholz

Russian President Vladimir Putin has complained of Ukrainian attacks in eastern Ukraine during a phone call with German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, on Friday, the...

WHO warns against relaxing COVID-19 protocol, says cases are increasing

World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against relaxing COVID-19 protocol, noting that the pandemic is not over as cases are increasing globally. WHO Director-General Tedros...

Gender equality ‘fundamental prerequisite’ for sustainable world – UN chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says gender equality is a fundamental prerequisite for peaceful and sustainable world. Guterres said this at a town hall meeting on...

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