Dubai court seizes healthcare facility’s equipment to pay creditors, unpaid staff
A Dubai healthcare facility has faced a court-ordered equipment seizure to address debts owed to creditors and unpaid salaries, including...
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Over one million Gazans face winter without adequate shelter, Norwegian Refugee Council cries out
As winter approaches, over one million Palestinians in Gaza face harsh conditions without sufficient shelter, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)...
UN warns of looming famine as Gaza bakeries shut down
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations, has raised alarm over the critical food crisis in Gaza. He said several...
US vetoes UN resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution advocating for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Israel’s ongoing...
France calls for protection of UN troops as UNIFIL patrol attacked in Lebanon
A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol involving French troops was fired upon on Tuesday, France’s Foreign Ministry...
Baltic Sea Cable cuts spark “sabotage” suspicions as tensions with Russia mount
Two telecommunications cables were severed in the Baltic Sea within 48 hours, prompting European officials to suspect “sabotage” and “hybrid...
UN Security Council faces vote on Gaza ceasefire amid US veto concerns
The UN Security Council is set to vote Wednesday on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, aiming...
Council on American-Islamic Relations raises concerns over potential passage of “nonprofit killer” bill
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has expressed strong concerns over the potential passage of the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax...
Biden pledges historic $4bn to World Bank’s fund for poorest nations
The outgoing U.S. President, Joe Biden, has committed $4 billion to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) fund, which...
UN chief urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon ahead of G20 Summit
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, emphasizing the urgency of addressing...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel targeting of UNRWA, Spain calls for ceasefire, end to bloodshed
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced Israel's "continued and systematic targeting" of the UN Relief and Works Agency...
Israel denounces UN committee genocide allegations, says they’re “anti-Israel fabrications”
Israel has strongly condemned a United Nations committee for accusing its actions in Gaza of aligning with genocide, calling the...
Muslim supporters of Donald Trump denounce pro-Israel cabinet picks in new administration
Some Muslim leaders who backed former President Donald Trump have voiced disappointment over his cabinet appointments, citing concerns about their...
UN committee alleges genocide by Israel, reports 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza, matching power of two nuclear bomb
The UN Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices has accused Israel of employing warfare tactics in Gaza that align with...
French defence systems in Sudanese conflict likely breach UN arms embargo, Amnesty International warns
Amnesty International has raised concerns that French-made defence systems fitted onto UAE-manufactured armored vehicles, now in the hands of Sudanese...
EU warns Israel against blocking UN aid operations in Gaza
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell cautioned that Israel’s recent legislation to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency...
Global diabetes cases surpass 800 million, majority left untreated, study reveals
A recent study has revealed that over 800 million adults worldwide have diabetes, nearly double previous estimates. In 2022, around...
UN Security Council denounces Israel, calls for protection of peacekeepers, civilians amid escalating clashes in southern Lebanon
The UN Security Council has condemned recent attacks in southern Lebanon by Israel that left several UN peacekeeping troops injured,...
Child abuse: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns after days of mounting pressure (Full statement )
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced his resignation amid growing criticism over his response to a report on...
UN Security Council considers UK resolution calling for ceasefire and aid access in Sudan
The United Nations Security Council is reviewing a draft resolution from Britain, urging Sudan’s rival factions to halt hostilities and...
UN urges Israel to allow immediate humanitarian access to Northern Gaza as situation worsens
The United Nations has urgently called on Israel to allow humanitarian access to northern Gaza, warning of escalating famine risks...
“Tell Israel to respect the sovereignty of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran,” Saudi Crown Prince urges int’l community
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called on the international community to urge Israel "to respect the sovereignty of the...
Oman enters space age with launch of first AI-enhanced earth observation satellite
The Sultanate of Oman, through the pioneering efforts of "Oman Lens" Company, has successfully launched its first satellite, OL-1, marking...
UAE announces establishment of humanitarian aid agency in historic move
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has issued Federal Decree No. 27...
“Humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating” – UNRWA warns
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has issued an urgent warning about the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza,...
Gaza: UN warns of impending famine, flays Israel for “weaponising hunger”
The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Philippe Lazzarini has...
UN knocks Israel continue raids on Gaza, says women, children account for most victims
In response to the raging war in Gaza, the United Nations has condemned the massive civilian toll in the besieged...
Palestinian Foreign Ministry speaks on Amsterdam clashes involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, denounces anti-Arab slogans
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has denounced the recent clashes involving hundreds of Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Amsterdam. It cites...
Again, UNIFIL flays Israeli army over alleged deliberate attack on its premises
The United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon has accused the Israeli army of intentionally damaging one of its bases...
Just in: Biden condemns antisemitic attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam, calls for accountability
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned recent antisemitic attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, describing the incidents as “despicable” and...
Taliban authorities shut media station for airing background music in broadcasts
Taliban authorities have closed Radio Zhman TV in Afghanistan's southeastern Khost province, alleging it violated the media policies established since...
Israeli military launches rescue mission to Amsterdam after Europa League match clashes
Following violent clashes in Amsterdam after a Europa League match, Israel's military is preparing an immediate "rescue mission" to the...
UNIFIL confirms five peacekeepers wounded in southern Lebanon drone strike
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has issued a statement Thursday detailing an incident in which a convoy...
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...
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...
