UN spokesperson: assessed UN dues are legal obligations after US withdrawal announcement At a UN press briefing, the spokesperson said the secretary-general "regrets" the White House announcement that the United States will withdraw from several UN entities and reiterated that assessed contributions to the regular and peacekeeping budgets are legal obligations under the UN Charter.

The UN spokesperson expressed deep regret over the U.S. decision to withdraw from key entities, emphasizing that financial contributions are not optional but legal obligations.

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UNIFIL says Israeli-built walls crossed Blue Line, asks for removal UN peacekeepers found concrete walls erected by Israeli forces that crossed the Blue Line near Yaroun, making over 4,000 square meters of Lebanese territory inaccessible; UNIFIL has requested the walls be removed and said the construction violates Security Council resolution 1701 and Lebanon's territorial integrity.

UNIFIL has uncovered a significant violation of Lebanese sovereignty as Israeli walls cross the Blue Line, blocking access to over 4,000 square meters of territory.

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Michelle discusses UN funding impact on Syrian resettlement and Congo peacekeeping cuts Michelle addresses concerns about UNHCR funding and peacekeeping mission changes in Congo.

Significant budget cuts to the UN could jeopardize humanitarian efforts for Syrian resettlement and peacekeeping in the Congo—what's the real impact?

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UNIFIL mandate extension faces potential US and Israel opposition UN official emphasizes UNIFIL's critical role amid ongoing discussions on mandate extension.

The future of UNIFIL hangs in the balance as its mandate faces potential opposition, raising concerns about stability in Lebanon and the broader Middle East.

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UNIFIL confronts hostility during patrol near Halusiat in Southern Lebanon UNIFIL peacekeepers faced aggression while patrolling with Lebanese Armed Forces in Halusiat.

UN peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon faced a tense confrontation during a routine patrol, as civilians aggressively attempted to obstruct their mission.

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