Japan launches world’s first wooden satellite, pioneering sustainable space exploration
Japanese researchers have achieved a groundbreaking feat with the launch of LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, marking a pivotal...
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Record number of Lebanese refugees arrive in Iraq as war in Lebanon displaces more civilians, says UNHCR
The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported a staggering arrival of refugees from Lebanon into Iraq, with an average of...
UN: Reproductive healthcare at lowest level in Gaza, over 155,000 pregnant, breastfeeding women severely impacted
The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to take an overwhelming toll on women's health, particularly when it comes to reproductive...
Malaysia leads charge to expel Israel from UN over Palestine violations
Malaysia is taking a strong stance against Israel's actions in Palestine, leading a core group drafting a resolution to expel...
Jordan: ‘Reject Israel’s ban of UNRWA in Gaza,’ King Abdullah II urges int’l community
Jordan's King Abdullah II has urged the international community to reject Israel's attempts to ban UNRWA's activities, as he stressed...
Qatar announces public holiday to boost participation in referendum
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar has announced Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as a day off for...
DEWA issues advisory for uninterrupted electricity supply as Dubai prepares for rainy season
In the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued an advisory, urging residents to take...
UAE schools, Dubai health authority launch free MMR vaccination drive for primary students
Schools in the UAE are partnering with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to offer free MMR (Measles, Rubella, and Mumps)...
Israel notifies UN to halt ties with Palestinian relief agency despite disapproval from allies
Israel says it has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to cancel the agreement governing its relationship with...
Israel- Hezbollah war: UNHCR reports massive influx of refugees crossing from Lebanon into Syria
The UN's refugee agency, UNHCR, has reported a massive influx of people crossing from Lebanon into Syria since September 23,...
Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis now worse than 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war, says UN
The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has reached catastrophic levels, surpassing the severity of the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah,...
Gaza: UNICEF boss fumes as Israeli attacks kill 50 children in past 48 hours
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has strongly condemned the latest surge in violence in North Gaza, which has claimed the...
United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia commences operations
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) has officially commenced operations, taking over from the United Nations Assistance...
New Zealand inks crucial trade deal with six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council
New Zealand has sealed a major trade deal with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Saudi Arabia and...
Sudan crisis: UN condemns RSF attacks on civilians amid worsening humanitarian situation
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the recent attacks on civilians by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF),...
“Its unacceptable”: Ireland flays Israel over bloody campaigns in Gaza
Ireland has strongly condemned Israel's ongoing military action in the Gaza Strip, calling it "unacceptable". Minister for Foreign Affairs and...
Spain floods: Rising death toll spurs community clean-up efforts
The death toll in the devastating flood in Spain has increased from 205 people, according to authorities, with rescue efforts...
Unmanned drone crashes in Jordanian capital
An unidentified drone entered Jordanian airspace and crashed in a remote area of Souf, Jerash, approximately 45 kilometers north of...
WHO denounces attacks as 132 healthcare workers killed in Lebanon
At least 132 healthcare workers in Lebanon have been killed while on duty, a stark reminder of the dire situation...
Video: Muslim footballer Iqra Ismail announces return to playing in tracksuit bottoms following controversial exclusion
Female Muslim footballer Iqra Ismail has announced her return to the pitch, wearing tracksuit bottoms in line with her religious...
Israel denies alleged destruction of UNRWA office in Nur Shams camp
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has issued a statement refuting claims of responsibility for damage to the UNRWA office in...
UN denounces attacks on Kamal Adwan Hospital
The Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza suffered a devastating blow on Thursday as its third floor was bombed by...
Muslim World League denounces Israeli Knesset ban on UNRWA
The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's decision to ban the activities of the United Nations...
UAE launches initiative to support education in Lebanon
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has launched specialized programs...
UN Security Council warns against dismantling UNRWA after controversial Israeli ban
As the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to mount, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday “strongly warned against any...
UNRWA chief urges UN General Assembly to take action against Israel ban
Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA),...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Polls are Open!
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy — it shapes the kind of city, state, and nation we become. The...
Gaza: Doctors Without Borders denounces killing of workers, holds Israel, US, allies accountable for ‘ripping apart rules of war’
The recurrent killings of employees in Gaza have infuriated French charity organization Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) as...
“It’s direct attack on entire United Nations system,” ex official speaks on Israeli ban on Palestine Refugees agency
Israel's ban on the UN agency for Palestine Refugees has been described as a direct attack on the entire United...
It’s “nothing less than collective punishment”: UN body reacts as Israel bans Palestine Refugees agency
The United Nations has denounced the move by Israeli politicians after they passed a controversial law to ban the UN...
Israeli parliament passes controversial law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency
Israeli politicians have passed a controversial law to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)...
Middle East tension far from over as Iran vows to pound Israel in retaliatory strikes
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran was not looking for war but will respond “appropriately” to the recently...
UNRWA calls for ceasefire in Gaza as humanitarian situation worsens
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has made a heartfelt plea for an immediate ceasefire...
UN boss breaks silence on ‘harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction’ in north Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concerns over the escalating violence in North Gaza, stating that he is "shocked...
Israel’s key allies express worries over planned law to restrict UN agency for Palestine
As the war in Gaza rages on, the foreign ministers of a number of key Israeli allies — Canada, Australia,...
Suspected terror attack: 1 dead, 32 wounded as truck rams bus stop near Israeli capital
A tragic incident unfolded north of Tel Aviv when a truck plowed into a bus stop, injuring 33 people. One...
WHO boss sounds alarm, says “situation in northern Gaza is catastrophic”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the catastrophic situation unfolding in northern Gaza, where intense military...
UN boss reacts to latest escalation in Middle East, urges de-escalation from all parties
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is extremely concerned about the escalating tensions in the Middle East following Israeli strikes on...
Saudi, Malaysia denounce Israeli attack on Iran
In response to the fresh escalation in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran, calling it...
Video: Israel pounds Iran in retaliatory strikes, says “mission fulfilled”
The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Iran Saturday, targeting missile manufacturing facilities responsible for producing missiles used in attacks on...
Israeli foreign minister denounces attacks by Hezbollah as more soldiers killed
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has strongly condemned the recent deadly strikes by Hezbollah, which killed two people and wounded...
Houthi leader vows to counter US, Israel aggression
Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Houthi group, has issued a statement, affirming the group's readiness to counter any potential aggression...
Gaza conflict reaches ‘darkest moment’, says UN rights chief
The situation in Gaza is dire, with UN Rights Chief Volker Turk warning that the conflict has reached its "darkest...
OIC Secretary-General applauds French Govt. over support for Lebanon, denounces Israeli aggression
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim Taha, recently addressed the International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People...
Iran writes UN Security Council over killing of two citizens in Lebanon
Iran has strongly spoken against the killing of two of its nationals by Israel in Lebanon, calling for accountability in...
Kuwait reaffirms commitment to UN values on United Nations Day
On United Nations Day, celebrated on October 24, Kuwait has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the UN Secretary-General's efforts in...
Somalia denounces terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries, cites threat to global peace
Somalia has joined other nations to denounce the terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries in Ankara, calling it a "heinous"...
Israeli soldier’s shooting of 11-year-old raises West Bank child death toll to 165: UN
The United Nations has disclosed that the recent killing of 11-year-old Abdullah Jamal Hawash by the Israeli military raises the...
EU migration deal with Tunisia under fire over human rights concerns
The European Union's ethics watchdog has criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the bloc's migration deal with Tunisia. The 2023...
Turkish Airlines suspends flight to Iran as fear of Israel’s retaliation mounts
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus, both Turkish-owned carriers, have suspended flights to Iran until November 1, citing "security reasons," according to...
Video: Palestinian Red Crescent volunteer breaks down in tears as family members killed in Gaza
A heart-disturbing video shared by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) highlights the reality of many aid workers in conflict...
“I saw the children torn to pieces, screaming,” Lebanese woman gives account of Israeli strike on south Beirut
At least 18 people, including four children, were killed in an Israeli attack in the Jnah neighborhood in southern Lebanon,...
India: Junior doctors end 17-day hunger strike protesting colleague’s rape and murder
Junior doctors in Kolkata, India, have ended a 17-day hunger strike protesting the rape and murder of a colleague. The...
UN refugee agency urges Indonesia to rescue stranded boat with over 100 Rohingya refugees
The United Nations refugee agency is urging Indonesia's government to rescue a boat carrying over 100 Rohingya refugees, including women...
Hezbollah launches rocket attacks ahead of US diplomatic visit
Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at key Israeli bases near Tel Aviv and Haifa early Tuesday...
Exclusive Unilorin 39th convocation: Hijabites shine, bag first class, receive accolades from netizens
The University of Ilorin's 39th convocation ceremony honored 12,042 graduates, including 256 First Class and 323 PhDs. Among the graduates,...
Just in: British Airways announces flight freeze to Israel
British Airways has decided to suspend flights to Israel for the next five months, citing the need to provide greater...
UN official slams Israel for denying, weaponizing humanitarian aid
Israeli authorities are blocking humanitarian missions from reaching northern Gaza, leaving thousands without critical supplies like water, food, and medicine....
New Indonesian president announces biggest-ever cabinet, vows to unite country
Indonesia's newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has announced his cabinet, dubbed the "Red and White Cabinet", which comprises a whopping...
UN expert reacts after Israeli drone murdered unarmed child in Gaza
A UN expert has condemned the Israeli military's killing of a Palestinian child in Gaza, calling it part of a...
