UN urges swift formation of KRG cabinet, resolving Erbil-Baghdad issues through dialogue

UN ambassadors urged the swift formation of the next KRG cabinet and called for constructive dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad amid funding disputes

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UN envoy warns Gaza, Lebanon war could spread to Syria; urges immediate regional de-escalation

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned the UN Security Council of the potential for the ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon to spill over into Syria, exacerbating the already dire situation.

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UN peacekeepers say blocked by Israeli military south Lebanon, seeking response over ‘shocking violations'

The United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Israeli tanks on Sunday entered one of their positions on the Lebanese side of the border, before leaving the site 45 minutes later

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UN warns Middle East ‘on the brink of catastrophe’ after Lebanon device blasts

The United Nations Security Council held an emergency session over the recent attacks involving communication devices in Lebanon that have killed dozens and injured hundreds more.

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Iran condemns UN expert report on 1980s 'atrocity crimes'

Iran on Wednesday condemned a UN report accusing the country of “atrocity crimes” agains minorities in the 1980s.

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One dead as Houthi-claimed drone breaches Israel defences

Houthi rebels' drone penetrated Israel's air defense, striking near a US embassy annex in Tel Aviv and killing a civilian.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s widow sentenced to death

Asma Mohammed, widow of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sentenced to death for holding Yazidi women captive and collaborating with ISIS.

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1.9 million now displaced in Gaza: UN humanitarian coordinator

The UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza said Tuesday that 1.9 million people were now displaced in the territory.

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Justice minister sets out plans for change

Iraqi Minister of Justice Khaled Shawni promises to tackle real estate corruption and reforms to prison system.

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