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Historic Talks at Naqoura: Lebanon and Israel Meet After Four Decades

Lebanon and Israel hold direct talks in Naqoura for the first time in 40 years, focusing on ceasefire reinforcement.

#lebanon, #israel, #ceasefire, #unitednations, #diplomacy

UN Chief Criticizes Israeli Military Operations in Gaza

Guterres condemns Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting civilian casualties and potential war crimes.

#unitednations, #israel, #gazaconflict, #warcrimes

Australia Implements Social Media Age Restriction Law for Minors

Australia bans social media accounts for under 16s to protect minors from online harm. Critics cite privacy, effectiveness concerns.

#australia, #socialmedia, #onlinesafety, #legislation, #children

Peace Deal Fails: Fighting Erupts in Eastern Congo Post U.S.-Brokered Agreement

Violence breaks out in Congo's eastern regions, just hours after U.S.-brokered peace deal signing, casting doubt on the agreement's durability.

#congo, #peaceagreement, #m23rebels, #trump, #usdiplomacy

UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Gaza Operations, Suggests Possible War Crimes

UN Secretary-General Guterres critiques Israel's Gaza actions, hinting at potential war crimes, as humanitarian crisis worsens.

#israel, #gaza, #unitednations, #warcrimes, #conflict

UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Gaza Operations as "Fundamentally Wrong"

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel's Gaza operations amid high civilian toll; calls US-brokered ceasefire fragile.

#unitednations, #israel, #gaza, #hamas, #conflict

UN Chief Calls for International Law Adherence Amid Global Conflicts and Climate Challenges

UN Secretary-General Guterres stresses international law for resolving conflicts and climate action at Reuters NEXT conference.

#unitednations, #internationalrelations, #climatechange, #globalconflicts

Southeast Asia Faces Devastating Impact from Catastrophic Floods and Landslides

Over 1,400 dead in Southeast Asia due to floods and landslides. Urgent need for climate adaptation emphasized amidst widespread devastation.

#southeastasia, #floods, #climatechange, #disasterpreparedness

UNCTAD Report Warns of Global Trade Vulnerabilities in 2025

UNCTAD highlights increased trade risks amid financial integration, urging reforms for resilience.

#unctad, #globaltrade, #economy, #financereform

Israeli and Lebanese Civilian Representatives Hold Historic Talks

Historic talks in Naqoura mark a shift to civilian engagement in Israeli-Lebanese relations, fostering hopes for lasting regional peace.

#israel, #lebanon, #diplomacy, #ceasefire, #peace

DRC and Rwanda Set to Sign Historic Peace Agreement to Resolve Longstanding Conflicts

DRC and Rwanda will sign a peace deal in D.C., facilitated by the US and African Union, to address border disputes and rebel support.

#drc, #rwanda, #peaceagreement, #diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV Concludes Historic Visit to Lebanon, Calls for Unity and Peace

Pope Leo XIV visits Beirut, honors 2020 port explosion victims, and calls for unity and peace in Lebanon.

#popeleoXIV, #lebanon, #beirut, #unity, #peace

OECD Report Warns of Climate Policy Lags, Emissions Gap Threatening Paris Agreement Goals

The OECD's "Climate Action Monitor 2025" reveals a shortfall in emissions reductions, urging stronger climate policies to meet 2030 targets.

#oecd, #climatechange, #emissions, #parisagreement

Historic G20 Summit in South Africa Boycotted by U.S., Highlights Global South Priorities

The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg emphasized Africa's priorities amid a U.S. boycott over climate agenda disagreements.

#G20, #SouthAfrica, #climatechange, #globalpolitics

Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Hezbollah Chief of Staff, Escalating Regional Tensions

Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills 5, including Hezbollah's Chief of Staff, raising regional tensions and fears of renewed conflict.

#israel, #hezbollah, #lebanon, #middleeast, #conflict