Guterres calls on Israel and Hamas to end Gaza war
“For the sake of the people of Gaza, for the sake of the hostages and their families in Israel and for the sake of the region and the wider world, I strongly encourage the Government of Israel and the Hamas…
Ukraine declares day of mourning in Odesa after deadly Russian attack
The governor of Ukraine’s southern region of Odesa declared a day of mourning Tuesday following a Russian missile attack that killed four people and injured more than 20 others. Governor Oleh Kiper said the Russian attack hit one of the…
Talks on global pandemic agreement are in race against time
geneva — Countries trying to negotiate a new global agreement on combating future pandemics began bridging their differences Monday, but they’re racing against time to seal a deal. The 194 nations in the World Health Organization are back at its…
German prosecutors: Stabbing deaths of Ukrainian soldiers may be political
German prosecutors said Monday that they are not ruling out a political motive in the stabbing deaths of two Ukrainian soldiers in southern Germany on Saturday. The two Ukrainians, who were 23 and 36 years old and undergoing medical rehabilitation…
UN official urges South Sudan to lift taxes halting aid
Since February, authorities have imposed a series of new taxes and charges at border crossings and within the country. These measures have impacted over 60,000 people, particularly in remote areas where humanitarian operations are already limited. This number is expected…
UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods
Mr. Guterres was saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by flash flooding in the capital, Nairobi, and other parts of the country, his spokesperson said on Monday. The Secretary-General extended his condolences and solidarity to the families…
Children’s shoes left behind illustrate chaos of fleeing Khan Younis: UN humanitarians
“They used to shelter inside the school yard here, inside the classrooms, using all the external space. Now, there’s nothing left. Everybody evacuated very quickly,” said UNRWA communications officer Louise Wateridge. Writing in a social media post on X that…
Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify
Since 22 March, Ukraine’s energy infrastructure sustained four waves of attacks that killed six people, injured at least 45 and struck at least 20 facilities. Just this past Saturday alone, missile attacks damaged four thermal power plants critical for electricity…
Gaza at ‘most dangerous’ stage amid huge unexploded weapons risk, warns demining expert
“This is the most dangerous period; once people start returning to the north, that’s when most accidents will occur, because they won’t be familiar with where your unexploded ordnance is located,” said Mungo Birch, Chief of the UN Mine Action…
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg tells Ukraine that help is on the way
During a visit in Kyiv, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Monday that help is on the way to boost Ukraine’s war effort against Russia and that allies “are working hard to meet Ukraine’s urgent needs.” Stoltenberg said despite the Ukraine’s…