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its doors The Special Tribunal in Lebanon has officially ended its operations, bringing justice to a close.

In 2007, Security Council resolution 1757 created the Special Tribunal, which had the authority to investigate other attacks that were found to be related to the 14 February 2005 attack in Beirut. The assassination of Mr. Hariri involved explosives equivalent…

The Security Council is currently addressing the situation in the Middle East, with the United Nations Secretary-General raising concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict.

Highlights [embedded content] Live broadcast of the Security Council assembly. Khaled Khiari, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East at the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), addressed the Security Council and conveyed deep worry about the…

The United Nations is urging for an immediate increase in aid efforts as a large number of people flee to Rafah from Gaza.

On Friday, UN emergency relief chief Martin Griffiths expressed concern on social media platform X over the situation of a distressed and fatigued population who are being squeezed into an increasingly smaller area of land. However, significant challenges remain in…

Logistical Workarounds in Red Sea Shipping Result in Extra Expenses and Time Delays for Suppliers and Retailers

LOS ANGELES —  Basic Fun, the company that makes Tonka trucks and Care Bears for Walmart and other stores, has a team in charge of shipping these products by sea. They are currently working quickly to find alternative routes for…

The UN Force in Lebanon denounces the assault on peacekeeping forces.

The patrol car’s windows were also broken. “The Force reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, that a patrol in Taybeh, located in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon, was assaulted by a group of young males on Wednesday evening…

The UN’s human rights chief cautions about the dehumanization of Palestinians and increasing violence in the West Bank, while the crisis in Gaza continues to escalate.

Mr. Türk, from OHCHR, expressed worry about the deployment of military force and weapons by law enforcement, limitations on Palestinian movement, and a significant increase in violence from settlers which has led to the displacement of herding communities. He commented…

WHO and its collaborators provide assistance to two hospitals in Gaza through perilous operations.

The teams that took on dangerous missions experienced intense conflicts nearby, along with a large number of patients and overcrowding due to individuals seeking shelter. According to their report, the food situation in the enclave is still critical and affecting…

The Gaza conflict is causing overcrowding in the southern regions as a result of increased bombing and displacement.

The Israeli military attacked both northern and southern areas of the enclave, while also advancing into central regions. Palestinian armed groups retaliated by launching rockets into Israel, causing concern for the safety of civilians who have been repeatedly displaced. The…

Israel has awarded Intel with a $3.2 billion grant for the construction of a new $25 billion chip plant, marking the largest investment made by a company in the country.

Jerusalem —  The Israeli government has approved a $3.2 billion grant for Intel to construct a $25 billion chip factory in southern Israel. This partnership, announced on Tuesday, marks the biggest investment by a company in Israel. The announcement arrives…

The United Nations representative applauds the progress made in achieving a ceasefire in Yemen.

His office stated on Saturday that the meetings with both sides were held in Riyadh and Muscat, leading to this development. Hans Grundberg, the Special Envoy, expressed appreciation for their dedication to implementing various actions that aim to achieve a…