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Nepal army patrols after deadly protests oust PM
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» KATHMANDU - Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit in the worst violence to hit the Himalayan nation in two decades.
Act now as Suu Kyi is gravely ill
Oped, Published on 10/09/2025
» Just days ago, Kim Aris, the youngest son of 80-year-old Aung San Suu Kyi, told The Independent that his mother -- Myanmar's imprisoned democracy leader and Nobel Peace Laureate -- is gravely ill with worsening heart disease.
Israel strikes Hamas officials in Qatar
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» DOHA - Israel said it conducted air strikes targeting senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital on Tuesday, as Qatar condemned an attack on buildings that Tel Aviv said housed members of the Palestinian militant movement.
UN assembly shadowed by clouds of chaos
Oped, Published on 03/09/2025
» When the new UN General Assembly session opens next Tuesday, world leaders and diplomats will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the global organisation established in the wake of World War II to "maintain international peace and security" for future generations. But at headquarters here oin New York, delegates and staff will be doing far less celebrating than previously planned.
Search for survivors after Afghan earthquake kills 800
AFP, Published on 02/09/2025
» JALALABAD (AFGHANISTAN) - Rescuers desperately searched Tuesday for survivors in the rubble of homes flattened by an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 800 people.
Cherdchai, UN talk mines
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/09/2025
» Cherdchai Chaivaivid, Thailand's ambassador to the United Nations, has met UN Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss Cambodia's use of landmines and the "post-ceasefire situation" along the border, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.
UN chief condemns 'endless' Gaza horrors as Israel presses offensive
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» GAZA CITY — United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the "endless catalogue of horrors" in Gaza, as the territory's civil defence reported at least 31 killed by Israeli forces since dawn.
UN officially declares famine in Gaza
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» ROME - The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning that 500,000 people face “catastrophic” hunger.
European powers tell UN they are ready to reimpose Iran sanctions
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» PARIS — Britain, France and Germany have told the United Nations (UN) they are ready to reimpose UN-mandated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme if no diplomatic solution is found by the end of August 2025, according to a joint letter obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Thailand, Cambodia clash despite ceasefire hopes
AFP, Published on 27/07/2025
» SAMRAONG (CAMBODIA) - Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day Sunday, despite both sides saying they were ready to discuss a ceasefire after a late-night intervention by US President Donald Trump.