Defunding the US Corporation for Public Broadcasting: A Costly Blow to Public Media, Jobs, and Community Services

Washington, D.C., 2 August 2025 — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced it will begin winding down operations following the elimination of federal funding by the Trump administration and Congress. The move marks the end of nearly six decades of support for public radio and television stations across the United States, including PBS and […]

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Awaza gears up to host UN conference on landlocked developing countries

More than 20 heads of state and government and some 3,000 delegates from international organizations, civil society, youth, academia and the private sector are expected to attend the conference. UN News is on the ground in Awaza, reporting on the event as it unfolds. At the flag-raising, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov formally welcomed participants. “Welcome […]

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Violence in northern Mozambique forces thousands to flee, straining aid efforts

The displacement is the latest consequence of a cascade of overlapping emergencies in the country – including armed violence, climate shocks, disease outbreaks and a severe funding shortfall. Since January, over 95,000 people have fled insecurity in Cabo Delgado and humanitarian access is becoming increasingly fragile. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of […]

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WHO EMRO | Statement by WHO Regional Director Hanan Balkhy on her visit to Lebanon 23 to 25 July 2025

26 July 2025 – In Lebanon, I stood in the ruins of a bombed-out primary health care centre in the southern suburbs of Beirut. I met mothers doing their utmost to keep their children healthy amid rising prices and dwindling options. And I witnessed the quiet determination of health workers who continue to show up […]

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Office of Public Affairs | Department of Justice, CIA Transmit Declassified Durham Documents to Senator Chuck Grassley

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Justice transmitted the declassified Appendix of the Durham Report to the Senate Judiciary Committee following collaboration with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This transmission advances President Donald J. Trump’s directive for maximum transparency and underscores the Attorney General’s commitment to that objective. It also fulfills a request for disclosure […]

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U.S. Sanctions Palestinian Organizations Over Alleged Terrorism Support, Calls for Balanced Peace Framework

Washington, D.C., 1 August 2025 — The United States has imposed visa sanctions on officials from the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), citing violations of longstanding peace commitments and continued support for terrorism. The move, announced by the U.S. State Department, is grounded in the Middle East Peace Commitments Act of […]

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EU Court Ruling Curbs Italy’s Fast-Track Deportation Policy, Strengthens Migrant Protections

Luxembourg, 1 August 2025 — The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that while Italy may continue to fast-track the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to countries it designates as “safe,” such procedures must be subject to judicial oversight and meet strict legal standards. The decision stems from a case involving two Bangladeshi nationals […]

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El Salvador’s Indefinite Presidential Re-Election: A Blow to Democracy and Human Rights

San Salvador, 2 August 2025 — El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has approved sweeping constitutional reforms that permit indefinite presidential re-election, extend presidential terms from five to six years, and eliminate runoff elections. These changes pave the way for President Nayib Bukele to remain in power indefinitely, raising alarm among human rights advocates and democratic institutions […]

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Minister Troy Hosts Canadian Ambassador to Advance Ireland– Canada Financial Services Collaboration

Dublin, 2 August 2025 – Yesterday, Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance, welcomed Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dennis King, to the Department of Finance for a bilateral meeting. Discussions focused on the strong trade and investment relationship between Ireland and Canada, […]

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