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City bans meat and fuel ads to cut carbon impact

May 6, 2026

Amsterdam has become the first world capital to forbid advertisements for meat and fossil fuels in public places. The move, which began on May 1, aims to discourage spending on high‑carbon products by removing their promotion from city walls and billboards. The ban also covers ads for airlines, gaso

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UN Holds Firm on US Payment, Says No Negotiation

May 1, 2026

The United Nations is insisting that the U. S. must pay its debt without any conditions. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres explained that the money owed is a mandatory contribution from member states. He said this obligation cannot be negotiated or altered. Earlier reports suggested Washingt

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UNRWA Calls for Probe After Staff Losses in Gaza Conflict

March 31, 2026

The head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency has urged a high‑level investigation into the deaths of more than 390 UNRWA workers during the two‑year Gaza war, marking it as the deadliest episode in the agency’s history. In a press briefing on his final day in office, Philippe Lazzarini said the

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Guterres Says He’s Working With Trump’s Peace Group on Gaza

March 21, 2026

The U. N. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres told a news outlet that he is collaborating with Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace on plans to rebuild Gaza. He said the board’s goal—financing and delivering basic reconstruction for Palestinian homes and infrastructure—was approved by the Secur

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EU Leader Urges US and Israel to End Iran Conflict

March 17, 2026

The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, told reporters in Brussels that the war involving Iran must stop. She said the EU is talking with Middle‑East governments to find a diplomatic way out of the fighting. Kallas added that Europe would not block naval traffic through the Strait of Horm

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Lebanon Faces Crisis: UN Calls for $325M Aid as War Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Leave Homes

March 13, 2026

The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched

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U. S. Owes the UN: When Will the Money Arrive?

February 10, 2026

The United Nations is waiting to hear when the United States will pay its overdue budget. The U. N. said it wants details on timing and amounts after Washington promised a first payment soon. The U. N. ’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, told reporters that the secretary‑general has been talking w

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US Makes First Payment Toward UN Debt, Calls for Reforms

February 7, 2026

The United States is set to send an early payment toward the huge amount it owes the United Nations. This step comes after U. N. leaders warned that the organization could face a serious financial crisis if member countries keep falling behind on their dues. Washington has accumulated more than $2.

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US Stance on Iran: Support and Caution

January 16, 2026

The United States has shown its support for the people of Iran who are protesting against their government. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, stated that President Donald Trump is ready to take action if needed to stop the violence. However, Trump has also mentioned that he believ

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Venezuela Crisis: UN Chief Raises Concerns Over US Military Move

January 3, 2026

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed serious worry about the recent US military action in Venezuela. This action, according to Guterres, sets a worrying example for other nations. The UN Security Council is likely to discuss this issue soon, as requested by Venezuela and Colombi