UN envoy backs demand for immediate Gaza ceasefire amid ‘cataclysmic suffering’
The call by Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland followed Monday’s adoption by the Security Council of a resolution “demanding” an immediate ceasefire in the enclave for the remainder of Ramadan, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. However, intense…
Gaza: ‘Double-digit’ number of children reported killed overnight
The continuing violence came despite an immediate ceasefire call for the remainder of Ramadan from the Security Council on Monday, prompting urgent appeals from UN aid agencies for the resolution to be respected immediately, to prevent more people dying. Speaking…
During the holy month of Ramadan, the UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for an urgent stop to the conflict in Gaza.
HIGHLIGHTS During Ramadan, the UN Security Council passed a resolution put forth by its 10 non-permanent members (E-10) calling for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza. The resolution was approved by a vote of 14 in favor, 0 against, and…
As the threat of starvation looms, the leader of the United Nations stresses the importance of advocating for a long-term resolution of peace in Gaza.
“The urgency of the situation was emphasized by Mr. Guterres at a press conference in Amman with Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safady. He promised to continue advocating for the removal of any barriers hindering vital aid, and for increased entry…
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…