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The United Nations (UN) is a diplomatic and political international organization with the intended purpose of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, achieving international cooperation, and serving as a center for coordinating the actions of member nations. It is widely recognised as the world's largest international organization. The UN is headquartered in New York City, in international territory with certain privileges extraterritorial to the United States, and the UN has other offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague, where the International Court of Justice is headquartered at the Peace Palace.

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over hostage release condition The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published 2 hours ago

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UN chief says 'failure is not an option' in fight against climate change United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 3 days ago

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Israel conducts multiple airstrikes on Lebanon, saying all targets were legitimate Israel conducted airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs near Lebanon’s only airport, claiming to have targeted Hezbollah facilities. On the same day, an Israeli drone strike hit a car, killing.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:33Published 2 weeks ago

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VIDEO\| Lebanon Gears Up for War Against IDF, Hezbollah Backed by Public Outcry Lebanese civilians prepare for potential attacks, with displaced residents expressing defiance. The Israeli army claims to have launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, engaging in clashes. However, UN.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on October 1, 2024

More than 100,000 people cross from Lebanon into Syria, UN refugee agency says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:41Published on September 30, 2024

S. Jaishankar at United Nations: How Pakistan's Terrorism Policy Leads to Its Own Downfall In a powerful address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar issued a stark warning to Pakistan regarding its long-standing policy of cross-border.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 17:45Published on September 29, 2024

Russia Rips U.S & Israel at UN: Big Warning To West, 'If Lebanon Attacks Don't Stop...' Hezbollah At the United Nations General Assembly, Russia addressed the ongoing Gaza crisis, condemning the "stripping of civilians of human dignity." The Russian representative emphasized that the collective.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 10:32Published on September 28, 2024

WATCH\| IDF Bombs Hezbollah HQ in Beirut,Nasrallah Rumoredly Injured in Attack,Buidlings Blown\| VIDEO The Israeli military carried out a precise strike on Hezbollah’s headquarters in Dahiyeh, Beirut, destroying four buildings and causing numerous casualties. Explosions were heard 30 kilometers away,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:33Published on September 27, 2024

Israel PM Netanyahu addresses UN amid increased regional violence Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:26Published on September 27, 2024

Video\| Netanyahu Shares Two Maps in UN Assembly, Explains How Hamas-Hezbollah are Destroying Peace Watch\| Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his first UN speech since the Gaza war, condemning Iran for orchestrating the October 7 attack. He shared two maps showing Blessing vs Curse for Israel.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published on September 27, 2024

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Rips Apart Iran in Fiery UN Speech, Vows To Eliminate Hamas\| Watch Watch\| Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his first UN speech since the Gaza war, condemning Iran for orchestrating the October 7 attack. He stressed how the conflict derailed Saudi-Israel.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on September 27, 2024

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, says Israel will keep 'degrading Hezbollah' until its objectives are met Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:27Published on September 27, 2024

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