UN Commission Notes Renewed Sense of Optimism in Syria During First-Ever Visit Damascus, Syria, January 9, 2025 – The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria today concluded its historic first-ever visit to the country, noting a renewed sense of optimism among the people of Syria. Following a week-long visit to Damascus, Aleppo, and other … Read more
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia attack marks highest civilian casualties in nearly two years 2025-01-09 12:00 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, making it the deadliest attack on civilians in nearly two years. The attack took place early on … Read more
Resilience of Ukrainians Remains High, as UN Maps Aid and Reconstruction Needs for 2025 Date: 2025-01-09 12:00 Source: United Nations Kyiv, Ukraine – The resilience of the Ukrainian people remains strong, despite the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the country. According to a new report released by the United Nations, the vast majority of … Read more
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia attack marks highest civilian casualties in nearly two years 2025-01-09 12:00 A Russian missile attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more, making it the deadliest attack on civilians in nearly two years. The attack took place on Saturday morning, when a … Read more
Resilience of Ukrainians Remains High, as UN Maps Aid and Reconstruction Needs for 2025 January 9, 2025 New York City, USA The United Nations has released a comprehensive report outlining the aid and reconstruction needs of Ukraine for the year 2025. The report, titled “Resilience of Ukrainians Remains High,” highlights the extraordinary fortitude of the … Read more
Global Growth to Remain Subdued in 2025 Amid Uncertainty, UN Report Warns January 9, 2025 A new report from the United Nations has warned that global economic growth is expected to remain subdued in 2025, as uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and rising inflation weighs on the global economy. According to … Read more
UN Chief Offers Condolences Amid Devastating Wildfires in California January 9, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his condolences to the victims and families affected by the devastating wildfires raging in California. The wildfires, fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, have scorched over 1 million acres of land, destroying thousands of homes … Read more
UN Chief Offers Condolences Amid Devastating Wildfires in California January 9, 2025 New York, NY – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his deep condolences to the people of California following the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the state. The wildfires, which began on January 1, have already burned over one million acres, destroying … Read more
Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step Published on 2025-01-09 12:00 The United Nations has welcomed the election of Michel Aoun as the new President of Lebanon, describing it as a “critical first step” towards resolving the country’s political crisis. Aoun, a former general and leader of the Free Patriotic … Read more
Ankara Hosts Meeting Between Turkish Foreign Minister and Iraqi Kurdish Leader Ankara, January 8, 2025 – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq, in Ankara on January 7, 2025. The meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused … Read more