UN Secretary-General condemns attack on Khor Mor

The attack on Khor Mor slashed the Kurdistan Region’s power production by nearly 80 percent

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UN urges end to explosives in populated areas

“When used in populated areas, explosive weapons often have long-lasting effects well beyond the immediate harm. Widespread destruction of essential infrastructure and contamination by explosive remnants, for example, deprive families of essential civilian services, such as water and sanitation, electricity, health care and education,” it continued.

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UN urges timely Iraqi government formation after ‘effective’ elections

“The Secretary-General welcomes the generally calm and orderly conduct of the polls and trusts that political stakeholders will maintain the spirit of peace and respect for the electoral process as results are awaited,” Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for Guterres, said in a statement. 

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World Court says Israel must ease humanitarian aid into Gaza

At least 460 people, including 154 children, have died in the Strip due to starvation and malnutrition, according to the Gaza health ministry. The ministry also reports that over 50,000 children under the age of five are suffering with severe malnutrition.

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Iran, Russia, China slam reimposition of sanctions on Tehran

In a joint statement, the three countries’ missions to the UN said that the triggering of the “snapback mechanism” outlined in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) deal by the European countries (E3) involved in the agreement - Britain, France, and Germany - is “by default, legally and procedurally flawed.”

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Iran announces end of decade-long nuclear mandate with UN 

With the resolution mandate expiring, the ministry highlighted that “all of its provisions, including the restrictions stipulated on Iran’s nuclear program and the related mechanisms, will be considered terminated as of that date.”

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Iran nuclear sanctions to return as talks fail

The sanctions look set to resume after Britain, France, and Germany triggered the “snapback” process, accusing Iran of non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The snapback mechanism permits the reactivation of UN sanctions if Iran is deemed in violation of its nuclear obligations. 

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Iran will ‘never’ succumb to threats, says president

“Iran seeks peace and stability, but it will never yield to coercion. While the return of any sanctions is unwelcome, it does not mark the end of the road, nor will we surrender to them. We will find a way out of every situation, especially as Iran today, beyond its extensive bilateral ties with neighbors, also enjoys significant regional and global leverage,” Pezeshkian said on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

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Iran accuses US of 'cheap restrictions' on diplomats

The restrictions are a “new low in terms of showcasing the extent of animosity of US administration towards Iran,” said ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, accusing Washington of “systematic harassment of Iranian diplomats” which he said has obstructed delegates from attending “several multilateral events that were held outside the so-called ‘permitted parameters’ during this week only.” 

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