The United Nations is pleased to receive the initial Gaza relief convoy, but stresses the need for additional ones.
A fleet of 20 trucks traveled through the Rafah border with Egypt, delivering crucial aid from the Egyptian Red Crescent and the UN. The supplies included a sufficient amount of water for 22,000 individuals, but it would only last for…
A recent investigation has uncovered additional proof of war atrocities in Ukraine.
The report released on Friday by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine follows a previous study published in March. It records further untargeted uses of explosive weapons, leading to fatalities, injuries, and the destruction and harm of non-military…
Health consequences from earthquakes in Afghanistan are described as “staggering.”
The temperatures have begun to decrease and are now in the single digits. According to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 21,500 homes have been confirmed destroyed and an additional 17,000 have been severely damaged…
Explanation: A closer examination of the convoy at the Gaza crossing.
Following his personal inspection of shipments near Gaza in Egypt, including pallets containing medical supplies, food, and water, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres spoke to reporters and emphasized the urgent need for the trucks to cross the border immediately, stating…
Somalia: Insecurity worsens, civilians pay the price
At a briefing for ambassadors in New York, Catriona Laing, the UN Special Representative for Somalia, characterized the nation as being at a pivotal point. In 2017, there was a significant rise in civilian deaths, which continued last year. Regrettably,…
Brief Global News: Warning for Sandstorm, Albinism and the Impact of Climate Change, Peru’s Human Rights Concerns.
The latest report from the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) stated that approximately 2,000 million tonnes of dust are released into the atmosphere each year. This results in darkened skies and reduced air quality in areas located thousands of…
Brief Global Headlines: Lack of Funding for Survivors of Afghan Earthquake, Warning of Child Fatalities in Sudan, Diphtheria Epidemic in Guinea.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is urging for $19 million to be raised in order to offer immediate food support to those facing extreme hardship in the western region of Herat province. The deputy director of WFP in Afghanistan,…
The Great Lakes envoy for Africa is urging for international support in response to growing conflicts.
Huang Xia spoke at the Security Council and expressed serious worry about the deteriorating security conditions and the possibility of a direct clash between the DRC and Rwanda. The two countries have accused one another of backing armed groups within…
Guterres: Transform the crisis of inadequate infrastructure into a chance for growth, while also preserving nature.
At the third global summit on China’s Belt and Road program, António Guterres addressed the audience. This initiative has provided financial support and constructed infrastructure such as roads, power plants, bridges, ports, and other facilities in developing nations during the…
China has been advised against returning those who have fled from North Korea.
Numerous escapees, mostly women, have been returned despite multiple pleas from various international human rights organizations, causing concern amongst experts. Additionally, it is reported that hundreds more are currently detained and face the same outcome. On Tuesday, it was stated…