Israel claims that their actions against Hamas in Gaza are a form of self-defense, according to their statement to the world court.
During the second and last day of initial hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the legal representatives for Israel maintained that their military goals were to eliminate the existential danger presented by Hamas militants and to release approximately…
“The urgency for a ceasefire in Gaza is increasing as the conflict nears its 100th day.”
Prior to reaching a somber milestone on Sunday, Liz Throssell, a spokesperson, emphasized the importance of providing OHCHR personnel with entry to Israel and all regions of the Occupied Palestinian Territory to examine human rights abuses committed by both sides….
The Security Council convenes to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East.
[embedded content] The meeting’s video livestream is set to commence at 3 PM. This concludes our coverage of the recent emergency meetings held by UN News to tackle the escalating crisis surrounding the conflict in Gaza. Here are the main…
Guterres cautions against escalation in the Red Sea.
The leader of the United Nations made a plea one day after the United States and the United Kingdom, with backing from other nations, conducted airstrikes in various areas of Yemen as a reaction. The United Nations Security Council is…
The United Kingdom has promised to provide an additional $3.2 billion in aid to support Ukraine.
On Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Kyiv and announced a new military funding of approximately $3.2 billion for Ukraine. This is the largest yearly pledge made by Britain since Russia’s initial invasion of the country. During a shared…
In 2023, trade between China and Russia experienced a significant increase while commerce with the US declined.
BEIJING — In 2023, according to official data from Beijing, trade between China and Russia reached a peak, while trade with the United States declined for the first time in four years due to geopolitical tensions. According to customs data,…
At the Consumer Electronics Show, there is a noticeable trend towards connected devices becoming more discreet and less visible.
Approximately 130,000 individuals are currently in Las Vegas for the 2024 edition of CES, the popular consumer technology event that draws in companies of all sizes. VOA reporter Tina Trinh spoke with over 4,000 exhibitors to explore the latest developments…
Hundreds pay tribute to Ukrainian poet-soldier who died in combat.
KYIV, Ukraine — On Thursday, a ceremony was held to honor the memory of Maksym Kryvtsov, a well-known Ukrainian poet who was killed while serving as a soldier in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Hundreds of individuals were…
The US government agency responsible for regulating drugs has stated that there is currently no proof to suggest a connection between weight-loss medications and suicidal thoughts.
On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that their initial evaluation did not discover any indication that weight-loss medications, including NOVOb.CO Wegovy by Novo Nordisk, were linked to suicidal thoughts. The agency plans to further research this matter….
Many people affected by health emergencies are not receiving the necessary life-saving assistance.
Geneva — The World Health Organization has issued a warning about the potential for millions of individuals affected by conflicts to die from severe injuries and contagious illnesses due to a lack of access to crucial humanitarian assistance. Tedros Adhanom…