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Children collect water in southern Gaza.
Israel restricts Gaza aid, saying Hamas must do more to return deceased hostages

Israel announced late on Tuesday that it will limit the flow of aid to Gaza, accusing Hamas of breaching the ceasefire agreement by returning only four of the bodies of deceased hostages so far.

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Humanitarian Aid
A cargo ship docked at a port in Europe.
Nations confront deep divisions over carbon emission cuts to global shipping

The UN maritime agency opened a special session in London on Tuesday, where nations are debating – and may adopt – a landmark framework to curb greenhouse gas emissions for global shipping, amid intense debate and open US opposition.

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Climate and Environment
A woman collects monthly a food ration voucher food in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. (file)
Humanitarians call for greater support amid immense needs

With the end of the year fast approaching, humanitarians are urging donors to step up support for their operations which remain underfunded due to brutal cuts to aid budgets. 

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Humanitarian Aid
A 300-kilowatt solar power plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina has provided renewable energy since early 2023.
The 'clean revolution is unstoppable' but will it arrive too late?

A new report released on Tuesday warns the world is falling behind on its clean energy goals, prompting UN chief António Guterres to call once more for a ramped-up transition to a net zero global economy.

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Climate and Environment
A Sudanese refugee takes her baby for a health check in Alkufra in eastern Libya.
UN envoy warns Libya's transition at risk amid stalled political roadmap

The UN's top envoy for Libya warned on Tuesday that the country's long-delayed political transition will stay on hold unless rival institutions swiftly resolve differences over election laws and key appointments.

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Peace and Security
World Health Organization Ukraine team came under attack while delivering over-the-counter first aid kits and trauma kits from WHO to the city of Bilozerka in the Kherson region as part of a UN interagency convoy together with colleagues from the UN Offi…
Ukraine: Top humanitarian strongly condemns Russian attack on UN aid convoy

Russian drones hit a "clearly marked" UN convoy on Tuesday which was bringing desperately needed aid to a war-torn frontline town in southern Ukraine. 

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Humanitarian Aid
A doctor in Agra, India, examines the brain scan images of a patient.
WHO calls for greater investment in brain health and care services

Countries must scale up investment and care to treat neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. 

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Health
A young girl peers out from a tent in Gaza.
Gaza: $70 billion needed to rebuild shattered enclave, says UN

Around $70 billion will be needed to reconstruct Gaza and make it safe after two years of war, UN development experts said on Tuesday, while aid agencies reported that far too little aid is getting in to meet the needs of desperate Palestinians.

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Peace and Security
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