United Kingdom, Australia and Canada officially recognize a Palestinian state

United Kingdom, Australia and Canada officially recognize a Palestinian state

The governments of the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia joined dozens of other nations in symbolically recognizing a Palestinian state despite vociferous opposition from the United States and Israel. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday confirmed the widely anticipated announcement, saying the move is intended “to revive hope of peace for the Palestinians and…

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Africa: United Nations Revises 2026 Regular Budget Proposal, Pairing Cost Reductions With Initial Reform Measures

Africa: United Nations Revises 2026 Regular Budget Proposal, Pairing Cost Reductions With Initial Reform Measures

The United Nations has finalised the revised estimates for its 2026 proposed programme budget, outlining more than $500 million in reductions, while also introducing the first measures of the UN80 Initiative – a wider effort to make the Organisation more effective and resilient as it marks its 80th anniversary. The revised estimates, communicated on Monday…

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Africa: United Nations Revises 2026 Regular Budget Proposal, Pairing Cost Reductions With Initial Reform Measures

Africa: Facing Debt, Donor Retreat, Africa Needs United Response – UN Warns

ADDIS ABABA- The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) suggested African countries to strengthen their economic diplomacy in home-grown expertise and credible evidence as debt crisis and donor retreat intensifies. In a briefing to the Africa Group of ambassadors at United Nations (UN) headquarters, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Executive Secretary Claver Gatete…

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United Airlines (UAL) 2Q 2025 earnings

United Airlines (UAL) 2Q 2025 earnings

A United Airlines Boeing 757 departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Sept. 19, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines‘ second-quarter earnings beat estimates, and its CEO said travel demand is picking up after a rocky start to 2025. Travel demand, particularly from more price-sensitive customers for domestic…

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Migrants deported to El Salvador prison remain under U.S. control, Salvadoran officials tell United Nations investigators

Migrants deported to El Salvador prison remain under U.S. control, Salvadoran officials tell United Nations investigators

WASHINGTON — The government of El Salvador has acknowledged to United Nations investigators that the Trump administration maintains control of the Venezuelan men who were deported from the U.S. to a notorious Salvadoran prison, contradicting public statements by officials in both countries. The revelation was contained in court filings Monday by lawyers for more than…

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A French photographer offers an unexpected view of the United States through its many strip clubs

A French photographer offers an unexpected view of the United States through its many strip clubs

CNN  —  Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. From Miami to Los Angeles, Prost’s latest book “Gentlemen’s Club” charts his route…

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