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World powers reluctant to pursue radical climate moves
As the private sector steps up its efforts on climate change, the world’s major powers remain reluctant to act
InternationalUN veto reflects risk of new clashes in Syria's Idlib
Russia and China have vetoed a resolution that would have formalised an Idlib ceasefire without exceptions
SyriaDamascus will play up superficial reconciliation moves
Guterres affirmed that a constitutional committee has been agreed and Damascus has announced an amnesty for fugitives
SyriaIsrael will try to sustain frail Palestinian Authority
Amid funding cuts and a scandal surrounding a UN support agency, the PA is struggling to keep the economy afloat
PalestiniansWorld hunger is likely to rise as 2030 UN target nears
The world is far from meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goal to ‘end hunger’ by 2030
InternationalChina and Russia band together on US missile
Russia and China have called a UN Security Council meeting to denounce the US test of a missile type they both possess
RussiaCriticism of US sanctions on Venezuela will expand
The UN human rights chief has added her voice to international concerns over the impact of expanded sanctions
VenezuelaYemen food aid deal offers hope of limited relief
The WFP and the Huthis have reached a provisional agreement on the distribution of aid suspended since June
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