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2/3 of digital content creators do not fact-check, UNESCO survey reveals

The findings come at a critical moment when social media influencers have become primary sources of news and cultural information…

Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes

The move, announced on Wednesday, follows a comprehensive investigation by the ICC into the 2016 and 2017 waves of violence…

‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike

“The latest developments follow the already disturbing reports of troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) being deployed…

Lebanon ceasefire deal: displaced communities start to return home

“Immediately after the ceasefire came into force at 4am, residents of south Lebanon, the southern suburbs of Beirut and the…

‘We need peace’: Global Forum concludes with hope and a plan

“There was a strong call for peace, putting an end to violence and conflict and calls for diversity and fighting…

Wages are recovering after negative shift in 2022, says UN labour agency

“If this trend is confirmed, it will be the largest gain in more than 15 years… however, this positive trend…

Haiti: Child recruitment by armed groups surges 70 per cent

According to the latest estimates, children now comprise up to half of all armed group members, with recruitment driven by…

COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a ‘base to build on’

After two weeks of intense negotiations, delegates at COP29, formally the 29th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention…

What’s the Alliance of Civilizations and why does it matter now?

Here’s what you need to know: An alliance for humanity The UN Alliance of Civilizations has had a long-held motto: Many…

Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic

However, the grim statistic is just the surface of a larger crisis, independent human rights experts warned on Friday, as…