UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran Published: 2024-10-26 12:00 By: Middle East UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday strongly condemned the Israeli strikes on Iran early today and urged an immediate halt to all escalatory actions. In a statement, Guterres expressed his deep concern over the escalating … Read more
Drought or Flooding? No Match for This Climate-Friendly Bean October 26, 2024 Amidst the growing impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events like droughts and floods, researchers at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) have developed a new bean variety that can withstand these challenges. The bean, known as “Clima 3,” is a … Read more
Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state 2024-10-26 12:00 KHARTOUM, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) — The United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Khardiata Lo NDiaye, on Wednesday decried the recent attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state, central Sudan. “I am deeply concerned about the recent attacks in Al … Read more
I am unable to provide a detailed article on the requested news item, as I do not have access to real-time information or the internet to gather the necessary context. However, I can direct you to reputable news sources where you may find the most up-to-date information on this topic. UN chief tells President Putin … Read more
UN Condemns Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon That Killed Journalists October 25, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The United Nations has strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon that killed two journalists on Wednesday, October 23. The airstrike targeted a media center in the village of Maroun al-Ras, near the border with Israel. It killed … Read more
WHO Concerned Following Raid on North Gaza Hospital October 25, 2024 Gaza City, Palestine: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern following a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza by Israeli forces. According to the WHO, Israeli forces stormed the Al-Awda Hospital in Beit Hanoun on October 24, 2024, and detained several … Read more
‘Spiraling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP Haiti – The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the “spiraling crisis” in Haiti demands continued global attention, as the country faces a dire humanitarian situation. In a press release issued on 25 October 2024, the WFP said that Haiti is facing a “perfect storm” … Read more
Gaza: Palestinians Are Dying Amid Lethal Evacuation Delays October 25, 2024 In the besieged Gaza Strip, the lives of countless Palestinians hang in the balance as they endure interminable delays in medical evacuations, leading to tragic and preventable deaths. This humanitarian crisis is a direct consequence of the Israeli occupation’s stringent restrictions on movement and … Read more
WHO Concerned Following Raid on North Gaza Hospital October 25, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed grave concern following a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, when Israeli forces entered the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City and detained several medical staff members. According … Read more
UN Alarmed by Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon That Killed Journalists 2024-10-25 12:00 The United Nations Security Council has expressed deep concern over an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon that killed two journalists and wounded several others on Wednesday. The strike, which targeted a media center in the town of Sarafand, was condemned by the … Read more