The preliminary COP28 document proposes the elimination of fossil fuels.
DUBAI — According to a draft of the negotiating document seen on Tuesday, countries participating in the COP28 climate conference are discussing the possibility of formally phasing out the use of fossil fuels as part of the final agreement at…
The uncertainty of “safe zones” in Gaza adds to the desperation in the area.
Dr. Rick Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, reported from the southern city of Rafah that there has been more violence following the Israeli bombings that resumed last Friday. Dr. Peeperkorn, speaking to journalists…
The war in southern Gaza has escalated, causing complete blockage of aid access to the northern region.
The most recent report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated an increase in casualties and destruction due to intense bombing by Israel via air, land, and sea. According to OCHA’s situation update, between…
The United Nations team releases their most recent report on terrorist atrocities in Iraq.
On Monday, Christian Ritscher, leader of the UN Investigation Team for Holding Da’esh accountable for their crimes, presented a thorough evaluation to the Security Council ambassadors. The assessment revealed shocking instances of sexual violence committed by ISIL members during their…
The Secretary-General of the United Nations urges Israel to refrain from causing further harm to civilians in Gaza.
Mr. Guterres is extremely alarmed by the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas this past Friday, including rocket fire towards Israel from Gaza and Israel’s renewed ground operations and intensified airstrikes, increasingly in the south of the enclave. The United Nations is urging the Israeli…
The UN human rights chief urges for the cessation of violence and a resumption of dialogue in Gaza.
Volker Türk issued a statement expressing deep concern over reports that negotiations for a continuation of last week’s ceasefire have come to a standstill. He urged for the guns to be silenced and for dialogue to resume, as the suffering…
Federal agencies and authorities have reported that hackers associated with Iran have carried out cyber attacks in multiple US states.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — According to authorities in the United States and Israel, a water authority located in western Pennsylvania was among several organizations that were targeted by hackers associated with Iran. The hackers specifically focused on an industrial control device…
Thousands of Iranian Steelworkers Strike for Better Wages
On Saturday, a large number of individuals belonging to the Free Union of Iranian Workers protested against the Isfahan Steel Company, demanding improved pay and living and working conditions. This strike gained considerable attention, including from state media outlets. The…
There is a situation of shock and fear in Gaza as the bombing of the devastated area continues.
The noise of shells detonating around 7am in Gaza was easily heard at Nasser hospital, located in the southern region. According to James Elder of UNICEF, the children at the hospital were frightened and traumatized, immediately seeking comfort from their…
Quick updates from around the world: Gaza to receive additional aid, Sudan facing issue of sexual violence, global efforts to combat chemical weapons.
The most recent report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) states that two hospitals in Gaza City, Al Ahli and As Sahaba, have been supplied with a combined amount of 10,500 liters of fuel….