Hamas rejects hostage deal without end to war
In a televised interview with Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV on Wednesday, Khalil al-Hayya, the acting chief of Hamas in Gaza, reaffirmed...
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Reporters Without Borders lashes Israel for branding Gaza journalists as “terrorists”
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has strongly criticized Israel for labeling journalists in Gaza as "terrorists," calling the move an alarming...
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...
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...
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,...
“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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
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...
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),...
Rescue effort commences as 10-story hotel collapses in Buenos Aires province Argentine capital
A devastating 10-story hotel collapse occurred in Argentina's coastal city of Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires province, at 1 a.m. local...
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)...
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,...
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...
Netflix faces barrage of criticism for removing Palestinian films
Netflix has come under fire for removing 19 films from its Palestinian category, sparking backlash from viewers who noticed the...
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...
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...
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...
WHO suspends Gaza polio vaccination, gives reason
A polio vaccination campaign in north Gaza has been postponed due to Israeli bombardments, mass displacement, and lack of access,...
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...
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....
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...
Exclusive: Former US gang member exposes Muslims’ unlikely power in prison (Video)
Terrance "Gangsta" Williams, who spent over 27 years in prison, has shared a fascinating insight into the dynamics of power...
UNIFIL accuses Israel of deliberate strike on its position in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL has denounced Israel's recent attack on its position in southern Lebanon, calling it a "direct and apparently deliberate" strike....
WHO warns of high risk of cholera outbreak in Lebanon amid conflict, mass displacement
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that the risk of cholera spreading in Lebanon is "very high"...
WHO continues polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, records giant strides
The World Health Organization's efforts to combat polio in Gaza are underway, with 156,943 children having received their second dose...
UN official slams German foreign minister for defending Israel’s strikes on Palestinian civilians
UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese has denounced German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, for backing Israel's bombing of Palestinian...
US imposes record $4m penalty on Lufthansa for discriminating against Jewish passengers
The US Department of Transportation has levied a historic $4 million fine against Lufthansa for barring Jewish passengers from a...
Israel-Hezbollah clashes: Lebanese Prime Minister urges UN to call for “immediate”ceasefire
In a direct appeal on Friday, the Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged the United Nations to pass a...
Survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings speaks on nuclear threats, Gaza bloodshed
With the specter of nuclear conflict looming large, survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings are sounding a warning:...
“It’s not acceptable”: EU Council flays Israel’s attacks on UN peace mission
European Council President Charles Michel has condemned Israel's attacks on UN peacekeeping operations in Lebanon, calling them "neither responsible nor...
UNICEF launches second phase of polio vaccination campaign in Gaza
The UN-led polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is gearing up for its second stage, scheduled to kick off on Monday,...
1 in 8 Girls globally face sexual violence, UNICEF report reveals
The United Nations Children's Agency, UNICEF, has released staggering statistics on the prevalence of sexual violence against children worldwide. According...
Hate crimes against religious groups surge in England, Wales
Religious hate crimes in England and Wales have seen a disturbing 25% increase in the year ending March 2024, according...
US demands action from Israel, says Gaza “conditions are catastrophic”
The United States has urged Israel to address the dire situation in Gaza, with US Ambassador to the UN Linda...
UN officials warn of devastation in Lebanon, citing alarming similarities to Gaza conflict
United Nations humanitarian officials have urged immediate action to prevent the escalating conflict in Lebanon from mirroring the devastating situation...
Israel vows to continue fight against Hamas, seeks release of hostages
Israel has reiterated its unwavering commitment to securing the release of hostages held in Gaza, marking the one-year anniversary of...
Gaza ‘sinking deeper into conflict’, says UNRWA chief
UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini has painted a dire picture of the situation in Gaza, stating that the region is "sinking...
Global river water levels hit 30-year low, UN report reveals
Rivers worldwide had less water in 2023 than at any point in the last 30 years, according to a report...
UN humanitarian agency breaks silence on ‘one year of unimaginable suffering’ in Gaza
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is urging world leaders to put an end to...
Thousands rally globally ahead of first anniversary of Hamas vs Israel faceoff
Thousands of protesters worldwide took to the streets on Saturday, demanding an end to the bloodshed in Gaza and the...
UN Security Council knocks Israel’s decision to blacklist Secretary-General
The United Nations Security Council has called out Israel's decision to declare UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata, stating...
NATO chief Mark Rutte vows continued support for Ukraine in first official visit
New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte made his first official visit to Ukraine, reaffirming the alliance's unwavering support for Kyiv in...
UN expert urges restriction on transgender athletes in women’s sports
A United Nations-appointed human rights expert, Reem Alsalem, will advocate for restricting women's sports to athletes born female at the...
X (formerly Twitter) valuation plummets 79% to $9.4 billion
A dramatic decline in value has hit social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with estimates from investment giant...
UN chief calls for decisive action on Lebanon, says endless negotiations unaffordable
Lebanon reels from a fresh wave of violence as Israel unleashes a devastating attack on southern Beirut. This latest escalation...
Lebanon refugee crisis: Over 77,000 seek shelter as Israeli air raids spread
Lebanon's Environment Minister, Nasser Yassin, revealed that more than 77,000 people have taken refuge in evacuation centres across the country,...
Slovenia calls for recognition of Palestine by other nations, raises ceasefire campaign
Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon called for an end to Israel's conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah, advocating for Middle East...
