Top Stories,‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official

‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official 26 October 2024 Gaza City, 26 October 2024 – The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying if urgent action is not taken to address the deteriorating humanitarian situation. … Read more

Top Stories,UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran

UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran 2024-10-26 12:00 New York, USA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate halt to any further escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets near Damascus, Syria. The strikes, which reportedly left three Iranian soldiers … Read more

SDGs,Drought or flooding? No match for this climate-friendly bean

Drought or Flooding? No Match for This Climate-Friendly Bean 2024-10-26 12:00 Amidst the growing concerns over climate change and its impact on agriculture, scientists have discovered a remarkable bean variety that thrives in both drought and flooding conditions. This discovery holds immense promise for ensuring food security in regions prone to extreme weather events. The … Read more

Peace and Security,Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state

Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state October 26, 2024 KHARTOUM, Sudan – The United Nations Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, has strongly condemned recent attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state, central Sudan. In a statement released on Wednesday, Perthes expressed deep concern over the violence, which has reportedly … Read more

Peace and Security,‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official

‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official 26 October 2024, 12:00 PM The United Nations’ top humanitarian official has warned that the entire population of northern Gaza is at risk of dying due to the ongoing conflict. Mark Lowcock, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said in a … Read more

Peace and Security,UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran

UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran Date: 2024-10-26 12:00 Source: UN News Article: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria on Friday, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any further escalation. “The Secretary-General is deeply concerned over the recent … Read more

Middle East,‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official

‘Entire population of north Gaza at risk of dying,’ warns UN’s top humanitarian official Published on 26 October 2024 The 700,000 people living in the northern part of the Gaza Strip are facing a “grave and growing threat” to their lives, the UN’s top humanitarian official has warned. Martin Griffiths, the under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs … Read more

Middle East,UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran

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