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Cruise ship infections rise with the WHO now confirming eight cases
The World Health Organization has confirmed an eighth hantavirus case linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius , as health authorities continue to investigate an outbreak that has already resulted…
Human trafficking rises sharply after dropping during pandemic, UN says
Human trafficking has surged due to crises, with 69,627 victims identified in 2022, primarily women and children, according to UN report.
US supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
The U.S. supports two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa.
World falling behind on environment, health and hunger goals, UN report says
The UN's annual report on Sustainable Development Goals shows slow progress, funding shortfalls, and geopolitical tensions hindering targets.
UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023
The United Nations refugee agency on Thursday said the number of people forcibly displaced stood at a record 117.3 million as of…
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
By Alexandra Alper (Reuters) - The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence that encourages countries…
Rise in reports of fake weight-loss drugs linked to shortage of real thing, WHO says
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that global shortages last year of popular diabetes medicines that are also used for…
WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest", but said it did not…
UN marks 75 years of human rights declaration in shadow of Gaza
By Emma Farge GENEVA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights chief urged countries on Monday to work together to defeat…
Russia fails to get re-elected to UN ship agency’s governing council; Malta re-elected
Russia failed to secure re-election for the International Maritime Organization's governing council, marking another diplomatic blow.