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Europe August 21, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan criticizes UN peacekeepers for road blockade in Cyprus, citing bias

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey expressed strong disapproval on Monday over the actions of U.N. peacekeepers, accusing them of hindering the construction of a Cyprus road.

UNITED NATIONS August 21, 2023

Clerical work likely primary victim of generative AI, UN study finds

A United Nations study indicated that while the rise of generative AI is not likely to completely replace most job roles, it will instead automate specific tasks within them.

Europe August 21, 2023

Balkan leaders attend Greek meeting with top UN officials: Zelenskyy rumored to be attending

Balkan leaders are set to meet on Aug. 21, 2023, in Greece's capital with UN officials, including Ursula von der Leyen. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend.

Middle East August 18, 2023

UNRWA temporarily suspends services in Lebanon's largest refugee camp amidst concern over armed groups

The United Nations agency responsible for Palestinian refugees has made the decision to temporarily halt its services within Lebanon's most expansive refugee camp as a form of protest.

Middle East August 17, 2023

Accusations of rape and sexual violence by Sudan's paramilitary spark outcry from rights groups and UN experts

A human rights organization and 30 United Nations experts have leveled accusations against Sudan's powerful paramilitary, citing reports of rape and sexual violence against women.

World August 16, 2023

WHO promotes homeopathy as ‘integral resource’ in medicine

The World Health Organization endorsed the use of homeopathic treatments on Saturday, also including options such as acupuncture, ayurveda, herbal medicine, naturopathy and more.

Africa August 15, 2023

International organizations unite to address humanitarian crisis, rights violations in war-torn Sudan

Twenty international organizations affiliated with the U.N., alongside various global agencies, have united their voices to call for access to critical humanitarian aid.

Asia August 15, 2023

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Yassin acquitted of 4 corruption charges

Muhyiddin Yassin, the former prime minister of Malaysia, was acquitted of four corruption charges on Aug. 15, 2023. He still faces three charges of money laundering involving $43 million.

China August 12, 2023

Chinese fishing ban blasted as PR stunt that does 'nothing' to protect wildlife

A nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation has raised concerns that China’s recent fishing ban amounts to little more than a PR stunt since the country allegedly doesn’t fish much in the recently banned areas.

Middle East August 11, 2023

5 UN employees who were abducted in Yemen 18 months ago have been released

Five United Nations employees who were abducted in Yemen 18 months ago have been released and are in a satisfactory state of health, announced the United Nations on Friday.