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13 May 2025, 08:15
Preview At least six people have reportedly been injured in the clashes in Libya’s capital, Tripoli
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13 May 2025, 08:15
Preview Moldova’s President Maia Sandu has been pushing for EU membership despite growing opposition in the country
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13 May 2025, 08:15
Preview Trump has reiterated his claim of playing a crucial role in preventing a potential nuclear conflict in South Asia
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Preview Western countries have failed to “strangle” Russia with sanctions and Ukraine aid, a senior diplomat in Moscow said
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13 May 2025, 08:15

UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (IPS) - As discussions on the restructuring of the United Nations — including a possible merger of UN agencies and staff lay-offs system-wide — continue at the highest levels of the Secretariat, the Staff Union (UNSU) is demanding an active presence in the ongoing talks.

A proposed resolution, which is expected to be adopted at the UNSU general meeting on May 14, is very specific in its demands.

Read the full story, “Staff Union Demands Full & Active Participation in Ongoing Negotiations on UN Reforms”, on globalissues.org

13 May 2025, 08:15

The United States has asked the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist undocumented migrants who choose to return to their home countries.

Read the full story, “UN migration agency helping migrants in the US return home voluntarily”, on globalissues.org

13 May 2025, 08:15

UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the release of a hostage held in in Gaza on Monday and renewed his call for a permanent ceasefire and greater humanitarian access to the war-torn enclave.

Read the full story, “Gaza: Guterres hails hostage release, renews ceasefire call”, on globalissues.org

13 May 2025, 08:15

Amid financial strain and growing global challenges, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is pushing for wide-ranging structural reforms to enhance the world body’s effectiveness.

Read the full story, “UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency”, on globalissues.org

13 May 2025, 08:15

Gazans remain at “critical risk of famine”, UN-backed food security experts warned on Monday, a full 19 months since war began with Israel and 70 days since deliveries stopped of all aid and commercial supplies.

Read the full story, “Gaza: Starvation looms for one in five people, say food security experts”, on globalissues.org