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United States, Ukraine among new members elected to UN Economic and Social Council
The General Assembly on Wednesday elected a new slate of members to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the principal body responsible for coordinating the Organizationโs work on sustainable development and economic issues.
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US vetoes Security Council resolution demanding permanent ceasefire in Gaza
A draft resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza failed to pass in the UN Security Council on Wednesday after the United States cast its veto โ blocking the initiative backed by all ten elected members of the Council.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Top UN advocate sounds alarm over sexual violence crisis in gang-ravaged Haiti
Haiti has been gripped by spiralling gang violence ever since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moรฏse. The subsequent unrest has displaced one million people, more than half of them children,according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: US vetoes new resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire, unconditional release of hostages
The United States has vetoed a new draft resolution on Gaza, standing as the lone vote against the text which called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages held by Hamas and others and the immediate lifting of all aid restrictions. Follow live coverage from our Meetings Coverage Section and UN News app users can follow here.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis
Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide, according to the UN. Half of this plastic is designed to be used only once, and only 10 per cent is recycled.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The worldโs oceans are dying. Can a UN summit in Nice turn the tide?
As coral reefs bleach, fish stocks collapse, and sea temperatures break records, world leaders are heading to the French Riviera โ not for leisure, but for one of the most urgent diplomatic gatherings of the year.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Gaza: UN relief chief welcomes growing support for aid teams to resume vital work
Amid reports of yet another deadly attack on a school in Gaza on Wednesday, the UNโs top aid official Tom Fletcher welcomed growing international calls for lifesaving aid work by established agencies to resume in the war-torn enclave.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Meloni and Macron Hold Talks in Rome
On the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, they have vowed strong support to Kiev. On Tuesday, Italyโs Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and the two leaders held bilateral talks on various issues, including trade, and relationships with the United States. RELATED: Macron Downplays Interpretations of the Incident With His Wife Upon [โฆ]
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea divided, troubled as Lee Jae-myung takes over
After six months of political turmoil, new President Lee Jae-myung may find his honeymoon period brief as he tackles multiple issues both at home and abroad.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Isaiah Hartenstein vying to become second German to win NBA title
It's been 14 years since the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki became the first German to win an NBA championship. Isaiah Hartenstein of the Oklahoma Thunder is a good bet to become the second.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:We will never forget Tiananmen crackdown, Taiwan and U.S. say on 36th anniversary
The world will never forget China's 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, Taiwan's president and the top U.S. diplomat said on the 36th anniversary of an event Beijing treats as taboo and allows no public remembrance.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Dutch Caretaker Cabinet To Stay Until New Elections
The Dutch government led by Schoof took office on July 2, 2024, and has been in power for less than a year. On Tuesday, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced the resignation of his government, saying that he will formally submit his resignation to the King. The decision came after the far-right Party for Freedom [โฆ]
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Apple and Samsung smartphone growth to take hit from tariff uncertainty: Counterpoint Research
Counterpoint Research revised down its 2025 global smartphone shipment growth forecast to 1.9% year-on-year from 4.2%.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:British singer and songwriter Jessie J shares early breast cancer diagnosis
The British pop star behind hit singles like 'Price Tag' and 'Domino' says she plans to undergo surgery for breast cancer this month.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after discovery of unexploded WWII bombs
The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Australian woman accused of murders with toxic mushrooms gives her account of fatal lunch
An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives with poisonous mushrooms gave her account of the fatal lunch on Wednesday, in a case that has gripped the public.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia's Stance On Peace Missions - Interference or Local Ownership?
[ISS] Threats to the independence of peace support missions call for clarity on their relationship with host countries.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:U.S.-backed Gaza aid group halts distribution as 18 killed in Israeli strike on school shelter
The U.S.-backedGazaHumanitarian Foundation (GHF) will not give out any aid on Wednesday as it presses Israel to boost civilian safety beyond the perimeter of its distribution sites, a day after dozens of Palestinians seeking aidwere killed.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:What Does Centering Native Justice Require? A New Report Has Answers
A new report offers a deep dive into Native conceptions of justice, how existing injustice affects Native communities, and how these injustices can be remedied.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The hard road to a clean and profitable Danantara
The recent inauguration of Danantara, Indonesiaโs new sovereign wealth fund, marks a remarkable development in the Southeast Asian nationโs economic strategy. Established through amendment to the State-Owned Enterprises Law (Law No. 1), Danantaraโs creation has sparked significant discussion, often drawing comparisons with regional giants such as Singaporeโs Temasek Holdings and Malaysiaโs Khazanah Nasional. Yet, a [โฆ]...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Pornhub owner suspends access in France in protest over age verification law
Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberia Elected To UN Security Council Seat
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Sixty-two years after its last appearance on the United Nations Security Council, Liberia has returned to the world's most powerful diplomatic table with a thunderous mandate. In a historic election held June 3 at the UN Headquarters in New York, Liberia secured a non-permanent seat for the 2026-2027 term with an overwhelming 181 votes -- a result that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Swiss glacier collapse highlights urgent need for monitoring and warning systems, WMO says
As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Can ChatGPT be an alternative to psychotherapy and help with emotional growth?
More and more people are turning to chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to learn how to deal with their personal issues. Self-diagnosis is also on the rise, especially among young people.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Unmet medical needs: Which countries in Europe are struggling the most to provide healthcare?
Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 4th โ Midday
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Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:'Godfather' of AI Yoshua Bengio launches non-profit to make AI safer and more trustworthy
Yoshua Bengio is launching LawZero, a Canada-based non-profit that will prioritise the development of safe, honest artificial intelligence (AI).
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:One year in detention: heads of United Nations agencies and INGOs renew demand for release of staff detained in northern Yemen
This week marks one year since dozens of personnel from the United Nations, nongovernmental and civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions were arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities in northern Yemen. Others have been detained since as far back as 2021. Today, we reiterate our urgent demand for their immediate and unconditional release.As of today, 23 UN and five international...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea
Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:New Mexico Bans Release of Treated Oil and Gas Wastewater
After months of deliberation, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission on May 14 voted to prohibit any discharge of treated โproduced waterโ from oil and gas extraction to ground and surface waters. Produced water flows back to the surface during fracking and conventional oil and gas drilling and contains chemicals used in the extraction [โฆ]
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Top Ocean Experts Sound the Alarm Over Growing Marine Crisis Due To Climate Change
NICE, FranceโMore than 2,000 scientists, advocates and policymakers from at least 100 countries convened this week at the One Ocean Science Congress, warning of a mounting marine crisis and promising recommendations to solve itโnot only for the sake of life below the surface, but for the entire planet. โThe ocean is suffering at the cause [โฆ]
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Chalmers says cheaper cigarettes will not solve illegal tobacco boom, dismissing NSW premier
Minns to propose cut at next health ministersโ meeting, joining Victorian government in blaming high excise for organised crime spikeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers says making cigarettes cheaper will not solve the booming trade in illegal tobacco, dismissing the call by the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, to slash taxes on smoking.Minns joined Victoriaโs state government...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Trial by fire: Chinese laser weapon reputedly in Russian service
Chinaโs battlefield lasers have arrived in Ukraine and may soon shape a drone-saturated future war over Taiwan. Last month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that Russia has reportedly deployed a Chinese laser weapon system to counter Ukrainian drones, according to pro-Russian Telegram sources. A video posted this May shows a system resembling Chinaโs Shen Nung [โฆ] The post Trial by fire: Chinese laser weapon reputedly in...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Tragedy As Sandfall Claims 11 Lives in Kaduna
[Vanguard] The Police Command in Kaduna State has confirmed that a sandfall at a local block-making site has claimed 11 persons in Yar-doka Village, Damau District, Kubau Local Government Area of the state.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Sellafield could leak until 2050s, MPs warn
A report criticises the speed of decommissioning work at the UK's largest nuclear site, Sellafield.
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