United Nations

  • May 27, 2020
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Arguments over UN mission could destabilise Lebanon

UNIFIL’s mandate renewal is due in August, amid heightened border tensions

Lebanon
  • May 27, 2020
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Politics could scupper humanitarian aid in Venezuela

Human Rights Watch and Johns Hopkins University yesterday called for a major UN-led humanitarian effort in Venezuela

Venezuela
  • May 7, 2020
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UN COVID-19 appeal increase raises capacity questions

The UN has more than tripled its global COVID-19 humanitarian appeal

International
  • Apr 30, 2020
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Washington will raise the stakes on Iran arms embargo

As US and Iranian boats face off in the Gulf, European countries face new challenges in preserving the nuclear deal

Iran
  • Apr 15, 2020
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Trump’s WHO funding move will suit him politically

President Trump is holding US payments to the World Health Organization

United States
  • Apr 9, 2020
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US criticism of WHO points to deeper concerns

President Trump has again criticised the WHO and is mulling withholding US assessed contributions

United States
  • Apr 2, 2020
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COVID-19 may set back international climate action

Hopes that the COVID-19 pandemic will improve responses to climate change are likely to be dashed

International
  • Mar 4, 2020
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Nuclear monitor’s Iran complaints risk UN sanctions

Tehran has denied inspectors access to some sites, raising European concerns

Iran