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Caribbean March 15, 2024

Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working'

The United Nations and United States led an international effort that provided around $13.5 billion to Haiti for recovery after the 2010 earthquake, but many doubt it proved effective.

Australia March 15, 2024

Australia resumes funding to UN agency months after staffers accused of participating in Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Australia has decided to reinstate funding to a United Nations agency and increase aid to Gaza. This decision follows allegations made by Israel against some UNRWA staff.

Israel March 14, 2024

American nonprofit tied to UNRWA sued by Oct. 7 survivors for 'aiding and abetting' Hamas terrorists

A federal lawsuit filed by Oct. 7 survivors and relatives of slain victims accuses UNRWA USA of providing material support to Hamas terrorists.

Asia March 14, 2024

Indonesia's presidential rivals to challenge election results over fraud allegations

The camps of the two losing Indonesian presidential candidates from last month's election intend to contest the official results in the Constitutional Court.

Afghanistan March 13, 2024

Rubio bill aims to withhold UN funding for Afghanistan until assured it doesn't support terrorism

Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill to halt U.S. contributions to the United Nations for Afghanistan until it is certain that the money isn't reaching the Taliban or other terrorist operations.

Israel March 13, 2024

White House preparing in case Congress makes UNRWA funding pause permanent

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden administration is preparing for Congress potentially making the UNRWA funding pause permanent.

Japan March 13, 2024

Treated wastewater discharge at Japan's Fukushima plant is safe, UN nuclear chief says

The head of the U.N. atomic agency has assured Japanese representatives in Fukushima that the treated radioactive wastewater from the nuclear power plant meets safety standards.

Belarus March 12, 2024

12 lawyers detained as Belarus cracks down on helping political prisoners

Belarusian authorities have reportedly detained at least a dozen lawyers amid mass raids targeting those accused of assisting the authoritarian nation's political prisoners.

Iran March 12, 2024

Top Iranian official calls for Israel to be kicked out of UN women’s rights conference

A top Iranian official on Monday called for Israel to be kicked out of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women for its ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip.

World March 12, 2024

US announces $100M for deployment of multinational force to violence-stricken Haiti

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $100 million to finance the deployment of a multinational force mission to Haiti.