Several key donor countries to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees have said they would halt funding following Israeli charges that some UNRWA staff took part in Hamas’s October 7…
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Israeli bombing of Gaza kills 125 amid Cairo truce talks
Heavy Israeli bombardment of Gaza overnight killed at least 125 people, the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory said Wednesday, against the backdrop of talks in Cairo aimed at reaching…
South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case v Israel: What next?
South Africa has set up a landmark legal showdown at the International Court of Justice after accusing Israel of “genocidal acts” in its Gaza campaign. The case is one of…
UN High Commissioner say signs of war crimes in Gaza
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk says he sees signs of war crimes and the possibility of crimes against humanity in the Israeli/Palestinian war.
Israel strikes Gaza as UN voices grave concern
Israel on Tuesday kept up its strikes against Gaza targets despite grave concern expressed by the United Nations, which named a coordinator for desperately needed humanitarian aid. The Israeli army…
Ten key moments in the climate change fight
With UN climate talks to start in Dubai on Thursday, here are 10 key dates in the battle against global warming. – 1988: Alarm bells – Alerted by scientists to…
Global negotiations to end plastic pollution enter third round
The third round of negotiations between UN Member States are set to begin in Kenya on Monday, to finalise the details of a globally binding agreement to drastically reduce plastic waste.
Buhari Heads To Qatar For UN Conference On Least Developed Countries
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to depart Nigeria to attend the fifth United Nations conference on least developed countries (LDCs).
UN Chief Saddened By Loss Of Life In South Korea Stampede
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply saddened by Saturday’s deadly stampede in the South Korean capital of Seoul.