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Iraq May 31, 2024

UN votes to end Iraq political mission established after 2003 US-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein

The U.N. Security Council has voted to end the U.N. political mission in Iraq; the mission was established in 2003 after the U.S.-led invasion of the country that toppled Saddam Hussein.

UNITED NATIONS May 30, 2024

United Nations slammed for holding meeting to honor 'Butcher of Tehran': 'Outright offensive'

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi died earlier this month, along with Iran's foreign minister and other high-ranking officials, when the helicopter carrying them crashed in a mountainous region.

DISASTERS May 30, 2024

Papua New Guinea landslide survivors grapple with slow evacuation after hundreds buried

A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea buried Yambali village, leaving hundreds feared dead. Survivors are hesitant to evacuate, fearing another landslide.

Nikki Haley May 29, 2024

Nikki Haley writes clear message to Hamas on IDF artillery shell

Nikki Haley, the former Republican presidential candidate, wrote a message of encouragement to the IDF on an artillery shell during a visit to Israel on Memorial Day.

Spain May 29, 2024

Spain hosts Palestine's prime minister after recognition of Palestinian state by western European nations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized Palestinian statehood.

Thailand May 29, 2024

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be indicted for royal defamation

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be indicted for defaming the monarchy. This comes three months after he was freed on parole on other charges.

Belarus May 28, 2024

UN human rights experts ask Belarusian authorities to help a political prisoner dying of cancer

U.N. human rights experts appealed to authorities in Belarus to help political prisoner Pavel Kuchynski, who has been diagnosed with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Europe May 28, 2024

Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government

The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.

Asia May 28, 2024

UN report urges action as Asia-Pacific faces economic slowdown and aging workforce

A United Nations report has urged Asian and Pacific economies to prioritize education, training and social safety nets for workers to combat slowing economic growth.

UNITED NATIONS May 26, 2024

President of UN's top court has long history of anti-Israel bias: 'Conflict of interest'

Nawaf Salam, the Lebanese president of the International Court of Justice, faces fresh scrutiny over past anti-Israel comments made while serving as his country's ambassador to U.N