US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel Friday for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of a UN Security Council vote on a US draft resolution noting the need for an “immediate” ceasefire that would allow in more aid. Washington announced it would submit for a vote on Friday its draft on … Read more
The United Nations Security Council vote on a resolution aimed at enhancing aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip has been postponed for another day. The delay comes as diplomats engage in ongoing talks to prevent a potential third U.S. veto concerning actions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict that has persisted for two months. Initially scheduled … Read more
The Israel-Palestine crisis has reached a critical point, with a growing need for urgent funding to support lifesaving aid in Gaza. The situation is exacerbated by rising civilian casualties and human rights violations in the occupied West Bank. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson, Christian Lindmeier, the conflict has taken a devastating toll … Read more
Every year, on 21st September, the world celebrates the International Day of Peace (IDP) or World Peace Day. This significant day was established by the UN General Assembly with the purpose of promoting peace within communities, strengthening the principles of peace, and fostering a culture of non-violence and ceasefire across the globe. History and Significance … Read more
World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19, pays tribute to humanitarian efforts worldwide and commemorates the attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad. This day acknowledges the courageous work of humanitarians who venture into disaster-stricken areas to save and protect lives. History: The United Nations General Assembly established World Humanitarian Day on August 19 … Read more
United Nations: The UN has apologized for “a significant lapse in judgement” after photographs surfaced of some of its personnel in front of a Taliban flag in Afghanistan during a visit by deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed this week to the war-torn country when she met the de facto authorities and expressed alarm over women’s rights … Read more
Geneva: A global economic slowdown will force more workers into accepting lower quality, poorly paid jobs in 2023, while inflation gobbles up real term wages, the United Nations warned Monday. As prices rise faster than incomes, the cost-of-living crisis risks pushing more people into poverty, the UN’s International Labour Organization said, while unemployment around the … Read more
Geneva: The international community must help Pakistan recover from last year’s devastating floods and boost climate resilience, or the country will be locked in misery, the head of the UN development agency told AFP. Pakistan is still reeling from the unprecedented monsoon floods unleashed last August which killed more than 1,700 people and affected some … Read more
Washington: Economic sanctions, the primary means the United States has used for years to try to exert pressure on North Korea, have abjectly failed to halt its nuclear and missile programs or to bring the reclusive northeast Asian state back to the negotiating table. Instead, North Korea’s ballistic missile program has become stronger and it has … Read more