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United Nations Secretary-General

Chief administrative officer and head of the United Nations

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Jan 28, 2026

What are the 169 targets under each of the 17 SDGs and where can the exact text be found?

The (SDGs) comprise 169 specific targets that translate the goals into time‑bound and measurable commitments; those targets and their official wording are in the 2030 Agenda documents and associated U...

Jan 16, 2026

What official international responses were issued after the U.S. operation in Venezuela?

A broad and rapid international reaction followed the U.S. military operation in Venezuela: many governments, multilateral institutions and regional actors condemned what they called a breach of sover...

Jan 15, 2026

What are the human-rights and humanitarian implications of U.S. governance or prolonged occupation in Venezuela?

A U.S. governance presence or prolonged occupation in Venezuela would produce a complex cascade of human-rights and humanitarian consequences: it could create openings for accountability and relief ac...

Jan 7, 2026

what is in the news recently

A sudden and dramatic escalation in Venezuela dominated recent headlines after U.S. military action resulted in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro, prompting immediate regional shock ...

Dec 19, 2025

How can I verify whether a source accurately describes UN SDG targets and indicators?

Verifying whether a source accurately describes UN SDG targets and indicators requires checking it against the UN’s official global indicator framework and metadata, confirming custodian‑agency method...

Dec 15, 2025

Holocaust

The Holocaust is commemorated internationally each year, anchored by International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January — the anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s liberation in 1945 — and other nati...

Nov 29, 2025

How does the UN characterize Hamas actions on October 7 2023

The United Nations system has repeatedly described the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and allied armed groups as a brutal, terror-led assault that killed well over 1,000 people in Israel and involved...