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Israel’s new aid ban on UNRWA in Gaza ‘a wrong move’: UN coordinator

On the heels of Israel’s announcement on Sunday that it would no longer approve aid shipments into northern Gaza by the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, UN Coordinator Jamie McGoldrick cautioned of current catastrophic food shortages and growing hunger…

UN Security Council demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, ending months-long deadlock

This was the Council’s first explicit call for an immediate ceasefire since Israel began a military offensive in the Gaza Strip following last October’s brutal attack by Hamas and other Palestinian groups against settlements in southern Israel, in which over…

Against US Dollar Iran’s money has reached its lowest value ever compared to the American dollar.

Tehran —  On Sunday, Iran’s currency hit an all-time low of 613,500 against the dollar while its citizens marked the Persian New Year. On Sunday, people were trying to exchange rials for foreign currency at Tehran’s main hub of exchange…

Israel has notified the UN that it will not accept food convoys into northern Gaza supervised by the UNRWA.

“UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stated on X that the organization, which serves as the primary source of support for Palestine refugees, is currently unable to deliver critical aid to the northern region of Gaza.” He denounced the ruling as “outrageous,”…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges for an immediate ceasefire at the Rafah border crossing to Gaza.

In a tradition that started when he served as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to shine a light on Muslim communities in distress, Mr. Guterres arrived in Cairo on Saturday, where he reiterated his urgent calls for a humanitarian…

According to analysts, China’s use of renewable energy and oil consumption aligns with that of Gulf countries.

Tel Aviv, Israel —  During China’s annual national legislature this month, Premier Li Qiang announced plans to construct more solar and wind farms as well as hydropower projects. China is currently the top global producer of renewable energy and has…

A team from the United Nations has arrived in Gaza’s severely affected northern area, verifying the alarming levels of illness and starvation.

On Thursday, Jamie McGoldrick, the leading aid representative for the UN in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, visited the Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahia. The hospital has a new specialized feeding center, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), for…

The United States’ proposal for a “necessary and continuous ceasefire” in Gaza was vetoed by Russia and China.

The proposed resolution led by the US, which was under consideration for several weeks, expressed a clear need for “an urgent and lasting ceasefire to safeguard civilians on both sides”. It also emphasized the importance of providing essential aid and…

The political stalemate and ongoing violence in Syria is worsening the humanitarian situation.

In a briefing to the ambassadors of the UN Security Council, Geir Pedersen emphasized the pressing need for a political solution due to the recent increase in violence, such as airstrikes, rocket attacks, and armed group clashes. Furthermore, there are…

In the midst of continued conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, the leader of the United Nations restates their plea for peace.

“In a tumultuous world, it is crucial to adhere to principles that are clearly outlined in the UN Charter, international law, the preservation of a country’s territorial integrity, and international humanitarian law,” stated the Secretary-General of the United Nations, addressing…