Tag: The United Nations
‘Race against time’ to remove rubble after recent earthquake in Afghanistan’s east, says UN
The United Nations says aid workers are still in a “race against time” to remove rubble and rebuild…
Only 13 survivors from capsized boat carrying 74 refugees off Libya: UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Libya said that only 13 people survived after a vessel…
UN warns on supplies for famine-stricken north Gaza after Israel shuts crossing
GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations voiced grave concerns on Wednesday about food and other supplies running out in…
At least 50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees catches fire
At least 50 people have died after a vessel carrying 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire near the Libyan…
North Korea says its nuclear weapons state is irreversible
SEOUL (Reuters) -The permanent mission of North Korea to the United Nations said the country's position as a…
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United Nations' General Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict…
Miss Palestine to compete on global stage
Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, will step onto the stage at the height…
UN trying to help move Syria’s displaced from schools ahead of the start of schoolyear
BEIRUT (AP) — The United Nations is trying to help move displaced Syrians sheltering in schools in a…
UN Security Council members condemn Israel over deadly strike on Qatar
The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday and…
Iran and UN appear at odds over nuclear deal
The United Nations nuclear watchdog and Iran have offered seemingly contradictory statements regarding a deal to resume cooperation…
Aid to famine-struck Gaza still ‘drop in the ocean’: WFP
The World Food Programme warned Tuesday that the aid Israel is allowing to enter Gaza remains a "drop…
Brazil brushes off UN call for hotel subsidy in tense COP30 talks
By Lisandra ParaguassuBRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's government ruled out the idea of subsidizing all delegates' hotel fares at the…