No country in the world has achieved full legal equality of the sexes.
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World News in Brief: Afghan-Pakistan border clashes latest, murder of Iraqi women’s rights activist condemned, Chile leprosy milestone
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UN Secretary General: in the era of rapid development of AI, the world needs scientific guidelines
The World Food Program’s (WFP) AI-powered smart warehouse system and grain ATM are showcased at the AI Impact Summit in India in February 2026. UN Secretary General: in the era…
Imprisoned Iranian protesters face ‘expedited’ executions
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More than 6,400 Ukrainians received necessary treatment abroad with WHO support
A hospital in Kiev, Ukraine, remains closed after being hit by a missile attack. More than 6,400 Ukrainians received necessary treatment abroad with WHO support Humanitarian assistance Since the start…
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The situation in Afghanistan: clashes on the border with Pakistan, an influx of returnees from Iran
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Iran crisis: large-scale population movements, disruption of supply chains
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‘The world is looking to you for clarity’, UN chief tells AI experts
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