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Iran successfully sends three satellites into orbit.

JERUSALEM —  On Sunday, Iran announced the successful launch of three satellites into space as part of a program that the Western world claims enhances their ballistic missile capabilities. According to the government-owned IRNA news agency, the launch was a…

UNRWA chief calls on countries to reconsider their decision to suspend funding for lifesaving programmes.

UNRWA Commissioner General, Philippe Lazzarini, expressed his surprise at the suspension of funds in response to accusations against a few staff members, stating that it was “shocking.” “It would be highly irresponsible to penalize an organization and its entire community…

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) will examine reports that ‘several’ employees were involved in the October 7 attacks.

Mr. Guterres has also asked UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini to swiftly investigate and any employees found to have taken part in or “abetted what transpired” in the brutal attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militants that day to be fired…

The International Court of Justice urges for measures to prevent genocidal actions in Gaza.

ICJ President Joan Donoghue read the order at the Peace Palace in The Hague, addressing allegations of genocide against Israel by South Africa, which Israel has denied. Donoghue also demanded the release of any remaining hostages taken from Israel during…

The United Nations human rights office denounces the disorderly Israeli orders for mass evacuations in Gaza.

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a warning about the ongoing conflict after almost four months since it began. The war has involved significant Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip as retaliation for attacks by…

A large ship designed for transporting liquids has reported a launch of a weapon in the Red Sea area near the country of Yemen.

UNITED NATIONS —  On Friday, a commercial ship sailing near Yemen in the Red Sea reported that two missiles detonated in the water near its location. However, there were no injuries or damage reported. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)…

The United Nations envoy for addressing sexual violence during conflicts will be traveling to Israel and the West Bank.

Pramila Patten, appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, will be traveling to the occupied West Bank. During her visit, she will engage with the Palestinian Authority, various civil society groups, recently released…

The logistics chief has issued a warning about the significant impact of the shipping crisis in the Red Sea.

Per Jan Hoffmann, Head of Trade Logistics at UNCTAD, the assaults are not just contributing to political tensions, but also increasing expenses and resulting in higher emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). He stated that the transportation of goods through the…

The United Nations is urging for a halt to attacks on areas that provide shelter for civilians in Gaza.

According to Thomas White, the Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the number of casualties has increased due to escalated conflict in the training center area of Khan Younis. So far, there have been 12 confirmed deaths and…

The current hindrance to the border deal for funding Ukraine and Israel is Trump’s actions.

Former President Donald Trump, who is expected to be the Republican candidate for president, is making threats to sabotage a deal that would release $106 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The deal also includes stricter immigration…