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Netanyahu to undergo surgery under general anesthesia, Justice Minister to temporarily take over as Israeli prime minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery for a hernia under general anesthesia, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will temporarily act as prime minister during the operation.

News of the World • March 31, 03:36 PM • 38831 views

Israel denies UN report on Gaza famine, accuses Hamas of manipulation

A UN report warns of an impending hunger crisis in northern Gaza, where more than 2 million people face food insecurity, while Israel denies the report's authenticity and accuses Hamas of manipulation.

War • March 29, 11:12 PM • 97062 views

The World Russian People's Council adopts a decree with genocidal rhetoric against Ukraine: Lubinets prepares an appeal to the UN Council

The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights is preparing an appeal to the UN Economic and Social Council regarding the resolution of the World Russian People's Council with genocidal rhetoric against Ukraine and disrespect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

War • March 29, 09:03 AM • 25680 views

The UN International Court of Justice has ruled on Israel

The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to ensure unimpeded access of humanitarian aid to Gaza amid deteriorating living conditions and alleged genocide against Palestinians.

War • March 29, 12:00 AM • 46378 views

russia blocks monitoring of sanctions against North Korea at the UN

russia vetoed a UN resolution to extend the mandate of the group monitoring sanctions against North Korea, defying the 13 other Security Council members who supported it.

News of the World • March 28, 04:23 PM • 26557 views

Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza war - UN human rights envoy Volker Türk

UN Human Rights Representative Volker Türk accuses Israel of using hunger as a weapon of war in Gaza, citing statistical evidence of artificial famine in his report.

News of the World • March 28, 10:58 AM • 24915 views

The US and South Korea set up a working group to block oil supplies to the DPRK

The United States and South Korea have created a new working group aimed at preventing North Korea from illegally obtaining oil bypassing UN sanctions.

News of the World • March 27, 10:37 AM • 32569 views

Congress of Local Authorities at the Council of Europe discusses russia's violations of the rights of Ukrainian children

russia's attack on Ukraine has resulted in numerous violations of children's rights to safety, health and education, including abductions and forced deportations, which were discussed during the session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.

Society • March 27, 08:45 AM • 26969 views

During the winter, the UN recorded the execution of 32 Ukrainian prisoners by the Russian occupiers

The UN report documented the execution of 32 Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces between December 2023 and February 2024, as well as torture and other human rights violations.

Society • March 26, 08:59 PM • 35077 views

In exchange for weapons, russia starts direct oil supplies to DPRK - Financial Times

russia has begun direct oil supplies to North Korea in violation of UN sanctions, and Pyongyang is providing russia with weapons in return, a barter deal that openly violates sanctions.

War • March 26, 01:21 PM • 49167 views

Ukraine is looking for ways to return deported Ukrainians from Russia - social activist

Ukraine is looking for ways to return deported Ukrainians, including children, from Russia. The world has not seen such a scale of abductions and deportations since the Second World War, and there is no unique formula for resolving this issue.

Society • March 26, 11:05 AM • 25325 views

Netanyahu cancels delegation's visit to the US after UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire is approved

Netanyahu canceled the visit of the Israeli delegation to the United States after the UN approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

News of the World • March 26, 07:37 AM • 27820 views

UN calls for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan - UN Security Council resolution

The UN Security Council voted in favor of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan, but the US abstained, warning that it could harm ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

News of the World • March 25, 04:34 PM • 25125 views

March 25: International Waffle Day, Annunciation

March 25 marks the International Day of Waffles, a popular delicacy with more than 100 varieties around the world, from fluffy American waffles to crispy Belgian Liège waffles.

UNN Lite • March 25, 04:03 AM • 29934 views

UN Secretary-General visits Rafah crossing point and says any Israeli attack will lead to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that there is a clear international consensus that any ground attack on the city of Rafah in Gaza would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and called for a humanitarian ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

War • March 23, 03:56 PM • 73430 views

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to check the situation on the border with Gaza, where 7000 trucks with humanitarian aid are stuck

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will check the situation on the border with Gaza, where 7,000 trucks with humanitarian aid are stuck due to Israeli inspection procedures.

War • March 23, 01:58 PM • 44311 views

In Germany, the number of Ukrainians arriving amid Russia's invasion has risen to 1.65 million

The number of Ukrainians registered in Germany increased by about 250,000 over the year, reaching about 1. 65 million as of March 12, according to German Interior Ministry data cited by Spiegel.

War • March 22, 02:27 PM • 59240 views

UN: Today's Russian strikes on critical civilian infrastructure will exacerbate humanitarian situation in Ukraine

The Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Denise Brown, strongly condemned Russia's massive attack that has damaged critical civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, leaving major cities without electricity and water supplies.

Society • March 22, 02:11 PM • 22929 views

Ukraine receives 12 modular bridges from the World Bank

Ukraine received 12 modular bridge systems worth more than $15 million from the World Bank to replace bridges destroyed during the fighting.

War • March 22, 11:25 AM • 28294 views

At least 60 people died from repressions in Crimea during russian occupation - CTRC

According to the Crimean Tatar Resource Center, at least 60 people, including 28 Crimean Tatars, have been killed during the russian occupation in Crimea.

War • March 22, 09:44 AM • 22908 views

New UN report documents russia's crimes in the temporarily occupied part of Ukraine

According to a UN report, russia is committing large-scale human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. The UN has documented evidence of torture, executions, and suppression of Ukrainian identity committed by the russian military and security forces to strengthen control over the population.

Society • March 21, 09:16 AM • 22250 views

Sunny and friendly: today is the International Day of People with Down Syndrome

The International Day of People with Down Syndrome is an event aimed at raising awareness of the disease caused by an extra chromosome, improving the quality of life, and celebrating the kindness and positivity of people with this condition. The symbol of the event is bright, unpaired socks.

Society • March 21, 05:02 AM • 31511 views

March 21: International Day of Forests, World Hypnobirthing Day

Today, on March 21, everyone who cares about the ecological state of our planet can join the International Day of Forests. Scientists estimate that 10 million hectares of forests on Earth are deforested every year, and another 70 million hectares are destroyed by forest fires.

UNN Lite • March 21, 04:11 AM • 32953 views

Sick, vulnerable groups and OSCE staff among illegally detained Ukrainian citizens by Russia - human rights representative

Ukraine has verified about 1,600 people, including patients, representatives of vulnerable groups, and OSCE staff, who were illegally detained and convicted by Russia.

War • March 20, 04:21 PM • 21529 views

The UN warns that 2024 could be a record-breaking year

In 2023, global temperatures, greenhouse gas levels, ocean warming, sea level rise, and glacial retreat reached record levels, but 2024 could be even hotter, according to a UN report.

News of the World • March 20, 04:19 PM • 23685 views

Poll: Most Ukrainians see a common future with residents of the territories occupied in 2022

The majority of Ukrainians see a common future with residents of the Russian-occupied territories in 2022 and 2014, and most are ready to discuss the format of this future, according to a poll.

Society • March 20, 11:28 AM • 25406 views

Pope reiterates the need to make "every effort" to end the war in Ukraine

Pope Francis reiterated the need to make "every effort" to mediate and negotiate to end the "bloody conflicts" in Ukraine and Gaza.

War • March 20, 11:10 AM • 23467 views

CERN will refuse to cooperate with Russian scientists, Moscow responds

CERN decided to end its cooperation with Russian scientists by dismissing some researchers from joint projects, a move Russia condemned as "politicized, discriminatory and unacceptable" toward its scientists.

Politics • March 20, 10:56 AM • 29055 views

UN Secretary General condemns Russia's attempt to hold presidential elections in occupied Ukraine

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia's attempts to hold presidential elections in the occupied regions of Ukraine, reaffirming the UN's commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

War • March 17, 12:30 AM • 106183 views

China's Ambassador to the EU leaves Brussels for a post at the UN

Chinese Ambassador to the EU Fu Kong is leaving Brussels for a new post at the UN in New York after less than 18 months, amid deteriorating relations between China and the EU over issues such as the war in Ukraine and alleged unfair Chinese subsidies.

News of the World • March 15, 02:59 PM • 26023 views

Meeting with representatives of the "coalition of the willing" is to be held on April 4 - Zelenskyy

Trump is disappointed with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia - White House

Ukraine has received another €3.5 billion from the EU within the Ukraine Facility

NABU “detained” minor children on the highway near Kyiv - they were forbidden to call a lawyer, citing the order of the leadership

Aiding the Russian Federation: the prosecutor's office named the leading regions in terms of the number of crimes

Drug manufacturers pay the least taxes among the pharmaceutical industry - State Tax Service

“Wiretapping” in the lawyers' office: The National Association has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor General and the SBI about a gross crime by the NABU

Ukraine will work with the US to reach a mutually acceptable text of the agreement on minerals - Sybiha

NABU installed "wiretapping" in the office of Kyiv lawyers - an unprecedented violation of attorney-client privilege

What will change from April 1, 2025: recalculation of pensions, rebooking and cigarette prices

Meghan Markle promotes her jams by posting "behind the scenes" photos

“Large-scale update continues”: ARMA found a new justification for the ineffective register of seized assets

Kornienko on elections: at least six months are needed after the end of martial law

General Staff: almost a third of the battles - in the Pokrovsk direction, the enemy is active in the Siversky direction

Due to weather conditions and nearby explosions: the flag on the highest flagpole was replaced in Kharkiv

“Large-scale update continues”: ARMA found a new justification for the ineffective register of seized assets

What will change from April 1, 2025: recalculation of pensions, rebooking and cigarette prices

"Liberation Day of America" - when Trump's tariffs come into force and what you should know about it

Energy of the week after the eclipse: analysis, pause and rethinkingExclusive

New US-Ukraine agreement: what officials on both sides of the Atlantic are saying about it and whether Ukrainians should worry

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