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National & Local

Kim Jong Un re-elected as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea

Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as Chairman of North Korea's State Affairs Commission, a key position in the authoritarian regime, according to the state news agency KCNA.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un reappointed as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission as North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly begins

Kim Jong-un has been reappointed as the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission during the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un Reelected as Chairman of State Affairs Commission; 'Second-in-command' Cho Yong-won Elected as Chairman of the Supreme Peopleโ€™s Assembly

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly has reelected Kim Jong-un as Chairman, while Cho Yong-won has replaced Choe Ryong-hae as the new Chairman of the Assembly.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Kim Jong Un reelected as president of state affairs in North Korea

North Korea's legislative body has reelected Kim Jong Un as president of the State Affairs Commission, the highest decision-making and governing body in the country.

Mar 22 โ€ข 23:31 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: Haysom's Life 'Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism'

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan mourns the passing of Nicholas 'Fink' Haysom, a prominent advocate for peace and justice.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Haysom's Life 'Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism'

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan mourns the death of Nicholas Haysom, a prominent advocate for justice and peace in the region.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Nigeria: Nigeria Urges Women's Empowerment At UN CSW70 (2026) in New York

Nigeria emphasizes the importance of women's empowerment at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women held at UN Headquarters in New York.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Minister highlights Nigeriaโ€™s women empowerment drive at UN

The Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs presented the nation's women empowerment initiatives at the UN's 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

Mar 15 โ€ข 20:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

UN 'copies' Mexico's homework: Adopts initiative to curb synthetic drug production

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs adopted a resolution prompted by Mexico to prevent the use of specialized equipment and controlled materials in the production of synthetic drugs such as fentanyl.

Mar 14 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

UN international commission recognises Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children as crime against humanity

The UN commission denounces Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children as a crime against humanity, revealing systematic abuse and forced adoptions.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Deportation and Relocation of Ukrainian Children to Russia Were Coordinated by Putin and Subordinate Structures, States the UN Commission

A UN commission has concluded that the illegal deportation and relocation of Ukrainian children to Russia was coordinated by Vladimir Putin and the Russian authorities.

Mar 12 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

UN forum discusses challenges for gender equality; understand how the debate impacts Brazil

The UN's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is holding its annual meeting, focusing on women's access to justice and the implications for Brazil.

Mar 11 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

No Mercy for Russia

A UN commission has found that Russia committed crimes against humanity by forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.

Mar 11 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government confirms support for Michelle Bachelet's candidacy as UN Secretary-General

The Brazilian government has officially endorsed Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for UN Secretary-General during an event at the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children is a crime against humanity, concludes UN commission

The UN International Commission has classified Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia as a crime against humanity and a war crime.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN: Russia committed crimes against humanity by deporting Ukrainian children

The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine reports that Russian authorities have committed crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Brazilian chosen to discuss women's rights at the UN headquarters in the USA

Mirele Santana de Macedo will represent Santos, Brazil, at the UN in New York to participate in the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UN fears ethnic cleansing being perpetrated by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank

The UN Human Rights Commission has expressed concerns over potential ethnic cleansing by Israeli authorities in Gaza and the West Bank amid increasing attacks and forced displacements of Palestinians.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC seeks deeper UN partnership to strengthen elections

The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission seeks stronger collaboration with the UN to enhance the electoral process in Nigeria.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Sudan: UN Commission Assumes Genocide

A United Nations commission has found evidence suggesting that the actions of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in the ongoing conflict amount to genocide.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

UN advocates for 'human control' of artificial intelligence, but idea is rejected by the United States

The UN Secretary-General announced a new commission aimed at establishing 'human control' over artificial intelligence during a summit in India, although the proposal has been dismissed by the United States government.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump at the First Meeting of the Peace Commission: 'Peace is the Cheapest'... $17 Billion Aid to Gaza

President Donald Trump announced a $17 billion aid plan for Gaza at the inaugural meeting of the 'Peace Commission'.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

UN Report: There are Suspicions that Israel is Committing Ethnic Cleansing and Apartheid in the West Bank

A UN Human Rights Commission report suggests that Israel may be engaging in ethnic cleansing and apartheid in the West Bank, with deliberate starvation and potential genocide crimes in Gaza.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

European Parliament adopts controversial resolution defining 'trans women' as women: How did representatives from Croatia vote?

The European Parliament has adopted a controversial resolution recognizing transgender women as women, which has sparked significant debate and criticism among representatives from Croatia.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Uproar after Iran named vice-chair of UN body promoting democracy, womenโ€™s rights

Iran has been elected as vice-chair of the UN Commission for Social Development, leading to widespread criticism from human rights advocates.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Iranian regime representative to promote social inclusion at the UN

The UN's social development commission has appointed an Iranian regime representative as vice-chair, sparking concerns about human rights violations.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

USA distances itself from the UN: International law is not in Trump's interest

The article discusses the implications of the United States' withdrawal from the UN International Law Commission under Donald Trump's administration, suggesting a shift away from international legal norms.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

USA distances itself from the UN: International law is not in Trump's interest

The article discusses the implications of the United States' withdrawal from the UN's international law commission, raising questions about the future of international law and the rules-based world order under Donald Trump's administration.

Jan 13 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

The US withdraws from many international organizations: Among them, the successor to the Hague Tribunal

The White House announced the US withdrawal from several international organizations, including the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, the Venice Commission, and various UN agencies, totaling 66 organizations.

Jan 8 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

Trump pulls US from 66 'wasteful' international organizations, targeting Venice Commission, UN

President Trump has signed a directive to withdraw the U.S. from 66 international organizations he considers wasteful, including the UN and the Venice Commission.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

United Nations: Israeli racial discrimination has significantly worsened in the West Bank

The UN Human Rights Commission warns of increasing oppressive effects of Israeli discriminatory policies on the lives of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, likening it to an apartheid system.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:04 UTC

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