News UN Official Warns Against Further Escalation Amid Attacks in Yemen, Israel and the Red Sea 2024-12-30 12:00 | Middle East A senior United Nations official has warned against further escalation after a series of attacks in Yemen, Israel and the Red Sea. The attacks, which occurred over the weekend, have raised concerns about a wider … Read more
The inspiring female engineer breathing new life into Yemen’s ancient capital Sana’a, Yemen – In a country torn apart by war, one woman is working to rebuild her beloved city. Rasha al-Sanabani is a young engineer who is leading the restoration of Sana’a’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Old City is home … Read more
UN Support Continues in Syria and Lebanon Beirut, Lebanon December 30, 2024 – The United Nations today announced that it will continue to provide support to Syria and Lebanon, two countries that have been devastated by conflict. The UN’s support will focus on providing humanitarian assistance, including food, water, shelter, and medical care; and protecting … Read more
Gaza: Hospitals closed, aid denied, civilians trapped December 30, 2024 The situation in Gaza is deteriorating rapidly. Israeli air strikes have destroyed hospitals, schools, and homes. Essential supplies, such as food and medicine, are running low. Civilians are trapped with nowhere to go. The death toll is rising. According to the United Nations, at least … Read more
The Inspiring Female Engineer Breathing New Life into Yemen’s Ancient Capital December 30, 2024 Sana’a, Yemen — In the heart of Yemen’s war-ravaged capital, a young female engineer is leading an ambitious project to restore the city’s historic Old Quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fatima Al-Zayani, 28, is the project manager for the “Sana’a … Read more
UN Support Continues in Syria and Lebanon Published: 2024-12-30 12:00 New York, NY – The United Nations (UN) has announced that it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Syria and Lebanon in 2025. The announcement came during a speech by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN General Assembly. “The people of Syria and … Read more
UN chief hails ‘peacemaker, human rights champion’, former President Jimmy Carter Published: 2024-12-30 12:00 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has hailed former US President Jimmy Carter as a “peacemaker, human rights champion and tireless advocate for the world’s most vulnerable people”. In a statement released on Sunday, Guterres said that Carter had “dedicated his life … Read more
The Inspiring Female Engineer Breathing New Life into Yemen’s Ancient Capital Sana’a, Yemen – December 30, 2024 In the heart of Yemen’s ancient capital, amidst the crumbling walls of centuries-old buildings, a young female engineer is emerging as a beacon of hope. Huda Al-Sufi, a 26-year-old civil engineer, is leading the ambitious task of revitalizing … Read more
UN Chief Hails ‘Peacemaker, Human Rights Champion’, Former President Jimmy Carter December 30, 2024 United Nations, New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has paid tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter, describing him as a “peacemaker” and “human rights champion.” Carter, 99, passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Saturday … Read more
In New Year’s Message, Guterres Urges Countries to Drastically Slash Emissions and ‘Exit This Road to Ruin’ December 30, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning in his New Year’s message, calling on countries to drastically slash emissions and “exit this road to ruin.” “The climate emergency is the defining issue … Read more