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UN urges stronger support for emergency response fund, warns of falling contributions

Dec 11, 2025

New York [US], December 11: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community to step up support for the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), describing it as a "global emergency lifeline" that has proven its ability to deliver fast, flexible and equitable assistance in the most challenging crises.

Iran unveils new homegrown electronic warfare system "Sayyad-4"

Dec 11, 2025

3 IRGC members killed by "terrorists" in SE Iran

Dec 11, 2025

Europe leaders and Trump discuss Ukraine peace efforts

Dec 11, 2025

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30 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake hits northeast Japan

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Tokyo [Japan], December 10: A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, injuring 30 people and triggering tsunami waves as high as 70 centimetres...

EU strikes deal to simplify sustainability reporting, due diligence requirements

Dec 10, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], December 10: European Union members and parliament on Tuesday reached a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost EU competitiveness.