‘Children are now freezing to death’: harrowing updates from Gaza Date: 2025-01-09 12:00 Source: Top Stories Gaza, Palestine – As the winter storm continues to batter the Gaza Strip, harrowing updates are emerging of children freezing to death. According to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), … Read more
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia attack marks highest civilian casualties in nearly two years January 9, 2025 A Russian missile attack on a residential building in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more, in what the United Nations has called “the highest civilian death toll in the conflict in … Read more
UN Chief Offers Condolences Amid Devastating Wildfires in California January 9th, 2025 New York, United States – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his condolences and solidarity with the people of California on Monday, following the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the state. Wildfire Devastation The wildfires, fueled by high winds and drought conditions, have … Read more
Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step 9 January 2025 Beirut, Lebanon – The United Nations has hailed the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s new President, calling it a “critical first step” towards ending the country’s long-running political crisis. Aoun, a former general and Maronite Christian, was elected by … Read more
Global Growth to Remain Subdued in 2025 Amid Uncertainty, UN Report Warns January 9, 2025 The United Nations has released a new report warning that global economic growth will remain subdued in 2025, with a number of factors contributing to the uncertainty surrounding the outlook. The report, titled “World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025,” forecasts … Read more
I do not have access to real-time information and my knowledge cutoff is April 2023. Therefore, I cannot provide any information about the article you mentioned, titled “UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit”, which was published on 2025-01-09 12:00. UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during … Read more
More than 125,000 Refugees Return to Syria in Desperate Conditions January 9, 2025 Over 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their homeland in recent months, fleeing worsening economic conditions and discrimination in neighboring countries. However, they are facing desperate conditions upon their return, including lack of shelter, food, and healthcare. According to the United Nations … Read more
More than 125,000 refugees return to Syria in desperate conditions January 9, 2025 Damascus, Syria – More than 125,000 Syrian refugees have returned to their war-torn country in recent months, despite warnings from aid agencies that conditions are not yet safe for their return. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that the … Read more
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia attack marks highest civilian casualties in nearly two years ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine – A Russian missile attack on a residential building in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 17 people and injured dozens more, making it the deadliest single attack on civilians in Ukraine in nearly two years. The attack occurred … Read more
UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit 2025-01-09 12:00 A United Nations Commission visited Syria for the first time on January 8-9, 2025, and noted a renewed sense of optimism in the country. The Commission, led by UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen, met with Syrian government officials, opposition … Read more