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Brazil 9 hours ago

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP

Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.

Media 2 days ago

United Nations panel condemns Russia for 'inhumane' treatment of Evan Gershkovich, calls for immediate release

A United Nations panel condemned Russia's "inhumane" treatment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and called for his immediate release.

Israel 2 days ago

9 dead after overnight strike in Gaza's Khan Younis following Israel's mass evacuation orders

At least nine people have been confirmed dead after an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, according to Palestinian health officials.

Afghanistan 3 days ago

UN denies recognition of Taliban government following multinational meeting

A U.N.-led, Afghanistan-focused meeting with the Taliban does not translate to recognition of the group's claim to the government in Kabul, an official said Monday.

Afghanistan 3 days ago

No Afghan women allowed to attend UN-led meetings with Taliban: 'Caving to terrorist demands'

A two-day meeting between the U.N. and other special envoys with the Taliban in Doha ends on Monday as rights activists decried the failure to involve women in talks or specifically address women’s issues.

Antisemitism Exposed 4 days ago

UN official called 'terror sympathizing antisemite' by Israeli ambassador as calls grow for her dismissal

Pressure is mounting on the United Nations to dismiss Francesca Albanese, its controversial special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, for her anti-Israel statements.

ISIS 6 days ago

ISIS remains global threat a decade after declaring caliphate, US military official says

ISIS no longer controls any territory and has lost many leaders, but it continues to claim responsibility for deadly attacks worldwide a decade after declaring its caliphate.

Asia June 27

Thai banks are leading financial backers of Burma's military, UN expert says

Thai banks have become the main supplier of international financial services for Burma’s military government, according to a report by a U.N. expert on human rights.

Central America June 26

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández sentenced to 45 years in US prison

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for colluding with drug traffickers to ensure over 400 tons of cocaine reached American soil.

LIFESTYLE June 26

On this day in history, June 26, 1945, United Nations is formally established

On this day in history, June 26, 1945, the United Nations is formally established. Article 111 said the charter would be deposited in U.S. archives. There were 51 original member states.