Numerous civil society organizations in Iran report that the rates of suicide among students and doctors have reached a critical level.
Washington — According to Iranian NGOs and experts, the number of suicides among students and recent medical school graduates has reached a critical point in the last month. The government has yet to propose any solutions to address this issue….
The proposed House Bill allocates $17.6 billion in funding for Israel, but does not include any funding for Ukraine or Taiwan.
On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a new legislation that would allocate $17.6 billion in military aid to Israel as it continues its conflict with Hamas. Speaker Mike Johnson stated in a letter to members that the funding…
The city of Rafah in Gaza is described as a “pressure cooker of despair.” The United States ambassador to the United Nations emphasizes the crucial importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
The speaker emphasized the need for a thorough and timely investigation by the United Nations and an impartial external evaluation by a non-UN organization regarding UNRWA. The allegations of UN employees’ involvement in the 7 October terror attacks by Hamas…
The United Nations and its partners have initiated a humanitarian appeal for Yemen, seeking $2.7 billion in funding.
For close to ten years, there has been ongoing conflict in Yemen between Government forces, supported by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia, and Houthi rebels who have significant control over the country. As a result, 18.2 million Yemenis require…
The United Nations human rights experts denounce the act of violence and suppression against journalists in Gaza.
The experts chosen by the Human Rights Council expressed significant worry over the distressing impact on journalists and media employees in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, specifically in Gaza. The experts expressed concern over the alarming number of journalists and media…
The funding crisis is jeopardizing aid efforts in Gaza.
Thomas White, the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza and UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, expressed concern about the ability of Gazans to survive the crisis without UNRWA. He mentioned receiving reports of people in the…
The International Monetary Fund reports that Red Sea container shipping has decreased by 30% due to attacks.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — According to the International Monetary Fund, container shipping in the Red Sea has decreased by approximately 33% due to ongoing assaults by Yemen’s Houthi insurgents. This information was reported on Wednesday. Jihad Azour, director of…
The United Nations report states that it could take decades for Gaza’s economy to fully recover.
The initial evaluation of the consequences on society and the economy caused by the conflict analyzes the decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the time it takes to bounce back, and the lasting consequences on poverty and household spending. The…
LIVE UPDATE: Situation of Emergency in the Middle East
The session of the Security Council has concluded. The top officials of the United Nations have highlighted key points regarding Gaza, the important role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), and the global initiative to prevent escalation of…
The leaders of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations join together to make a plea for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), stating that they will not turn their backs on the people of Gaza.
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), a group of aid agencies led by the UN, stated that while there were concerning accusations that 12 UNWRA employees took part in Hamas-led terrorist actions against Israel on October 7, it is important not…