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

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

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

Africa,Sudan: UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state

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

Top Stories,UN alarmed by Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed journalists

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

Top Stories,WHO concerned following raid on North Gaza hospital

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