The UN’s envoy for Iraq urges for caution as the Middle East reaches a crucial point.
“In light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and other areas of armed conflict, the Middle East is currently facing a crucial turning point, with Iraq being no exception,” stated Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the United Nations’ Special Representative, urging for caution…
Due to a shortage of funds, UNRWA’s operations in Lebanon may come to a halt by March.
“The agency will no longer have funding as of the end of February, so that means our operations would come to a halt during March,” said Dorothee Klaus, UNRWA Director in Lebanon, describing the “severe impact” of fresh budget cuts….
EU’s Borrell travels to Kyiv after new agreement on aid for Ukraine.
During his visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated that he would address the EU’s consistent military and financial backing for Ukraine. The visit occurred shortly after the EU granted approval for a four-year, $54…
As Global Warming Intensifies Hurricanes, Some Suggest Expanding Hurricane Scale: Category 6?
Some individuals with expertise in the field are suggesting the creation of a new hurricane category, Category 6, due to the occurrence of several highly intense tropical storms in recent years and the possibility of even stronger storms in the…
Ukrainian military personnel respond to potential dismissal of high-ranking officer.
Ukrainian troops battling on the eastern front responded with doubt to statements made by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting a potential restructuring in high-ranking roles, including within the military. During a series of interviews conducted by Reuters, several unit commanders expressed…
The Oversight Board is recommending that Meta reconsider their policy regarding manipulated media.
NEW YORK — A review committee is condemning Meta, the owner of Facebook, for their inadequate and inconsistent policies on manipulated content. These policies do not effectively combat the spread of false information, which has already begun to impact elections…
The United States is obligated to protect the freedom of speech for judges regarding issues of race and gender discrimination, according to an expert on human rights.
Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite voiced serious concerns that a Supreme Court Justice in the state of North Carolina, Anita Earls, was investigated for comments made regarding the potential role that implicit biases based on race, gender, and political affiliation can play in the Court’s…
The UN peacekeeping troops have increased their surveillance missions following a violent weekend in the Abyei region.
Armed attackers launched a violent assault on innocent people in the villages of Malual Aleu, Banton, Awolnhom, Abathok, Majbong, Awal, and east of Rumamier. They utilized rocket-propelled grenades and mortars, allegedly due to a disagreement over land. According to reports,…
The delivery of humanitarian aid to the northern region of Gaza has been hindered due to increasing tensions in the surrounding areas.
Tom White, the Director of Affairs for UNWRA, stated that an Israeli naval attack targeted a food convoy this morning in northern Gaza. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The post on X (formerly known as Twitter) was accompanied by…
Guterres has chosen a panel of experts to conduct an impartial review of UNRWA.
The Review Group, selected with input from UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, will assess if the agency is taking all necessary measures to maintain impartiality and address any accusations of major violations that may arise. The organization will be headed by…