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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...
Video: Watch as Israeli drone strike kills unarmed child in Northern Gaza
An Israeli drone has carried out a devastating attack in northern Gaza, killing a child with live ammunition. As citizens...
Italian PM visits Lebanon, discloses moves to hold talks with Israeli counterpart
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has disclosed moves to hold discussions with the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu following the...
US military announces role in Sinwar murder
The US military has declared that its forces had no role in the Israeli operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya...
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....
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...
Israel under fire as US kicks against “bombing campaign” in Beirut
The United States has expressed strong concerns over Israel's recent air strikes in Beirut, citing the rising death toll and...
India’s Muslim community faces discrimination following new controversial policy
Muslims in India have reported experiencing job losses and the shuttering of their businesses following the implementation of a controversial...
Rise in anti-Semitic attacks: Toronto school hit by gunfire again
A Jewish school in Toronto, Bais Chaya Mushka girls school, was targeted by gunfire for the second time this year,...
“Stop firing on UN peacekeepers,” Ireland’s PM tackles Israeli forces
An appeal has gone to Israel to “ heed the concerns of the international community” and not repeat recent attacks...
King Charles to host Emir of Qatar in official state visit, Buckingham Palace announces
King Charles III will welcome the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, to...
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...
Stop exporting weapons to Israel – Spanish PM charges Int’l community
As the Middle East hostilities continue to spread, the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has charged the international community to...
“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,...
Taliban takeover triggers unrelenting fear for former Afghan policewomen, says HRW
Since the emergence of the Taliban in Afghanistan, former policewomen have lived in constant fear and threat, according to a...
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...
Tornado tears through Florida retirement community, leaving multiple fatalities
A suspected tornado tore through a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida, leaving multiple fatalities in its wake. According to...
“We’re now prepared to land hundreds or thousands of missiles,” Iran tells Israel as conflict escalates
Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel, threatening to unleash a massive retaliation if attacked. Ebrahim Jabbari, a senior...
Back and better: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman recovers from lung infection
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has made a full recovery from a lung infection, according to a...
2025 Times Higher Education Rankings: US, UK universities dominate top spots, Europe declines
The 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released. Universities from the United States and the United...
Hezbollah continues rocket assault on Israel, vows unrelenting pressure
Hezbollah launched another barrage of rockets into Israel on Tuesday, with its acting leader, Sheikh Naim Kassem, pledging to maintain...
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...
KSrelief dispatches humanitarian aid to key countries facing dire conditions
As part of the effort to provide humanitarian aid and relief to those in need outside the Kingdom's borders, KSrelief,...
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...
