Macron urges Netanyahu to open Gaza crossing PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to open a major... Published 08 Dec, 2023 11:35pm
World UN aid chief sees ‘promising signs’ of Gaza access via Israel crossing GENEVA: UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said Thursday he saw promising signs that the Kerem Shalom crossing... Published 07 Dec, 2023 10:51pm
World Israel will not limit Gaza truck numbers: UN aid chief GENEVA: The UN’s humanitarian chief said Wednesday that Israel had decided not to cap the number of trucks allowed... Published 15 Nov, 2023 11:21pm
World UN humanitarian chief heading to Mideast for Gaza aid negotiations GENEVA: The UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said he would be heading to the Middle East on Tuesday to try to... Published 16 Oct, 2023 07:39pm
World UN aid chief calls for immediate release of hostages in Israel-Hamas war GENEVA: The head of the United Nations humanitarian relief agency on Tuesday called for the immediate release of all... Published 10 Oct, 2023 11:20pm
World WFP says $13mn-14mn worth of food looted in Sudan GENEVA: The World Food Programme (WFP) has estimated that $13 million to $14 million worth of food products destined... Published 04 May, 2023 11:16pm
World Clashes rock Sudan truce as top UN official arrives KHARTOUM: Persistent fighting between Sudan’s rival generals undermined efforts to firm up a truce Wednesday, as a... Published 03 May, 2023 02:25pm
World UN sending envoy over ‘unprecedented’ Sudan war fallout KHARTOUM: The top United Nations humanitarian official is heading to the Sudan region due to the “rapidly... Published 01 May, 2023 11:08am
World UN appeals for $5.6 billion for aid to Ukraine in 2023 GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday that $5.6 billion was needed this year to provide humanitarian aid in... Published 15 Feb, 2023 05:38pm
Print UN launches record $51.5bn funding appeal Estimates that 339 million people worldwide will need some form of emergency assistance next year Updated 02 Dec, 2022 10:11am
World UN seeks humanitarian contact group for Ukraine UNITED NATIONS: UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths announced Monday that he will meet Turkish President Recep... Published 19 Apr, 2022 09:36am
World UN calls for safe aid delivery to Ukraine combat zones UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations needs safe passage to deliver humanitarian aid to conflict zones in Ukraine, a... Published 08 Mar, 2022 12:14pm
World UN aid chief says 'let us do our job' in Ukraine: AFP interview GENEVA: The United Nations' aid chief pleaded Thursday for the protection of civilians in Ukraine and for unhindered... Published 03 Mar, 2022 07:59pm
World ‘Horrified’ UN official condemns reported killings in Myanmar A senior UN official said he was horrified by the reported killing of at least 35 civilians in Myanmar and called on... Published 27 Dec, 2021 11:04am
World UN releases emergency funds to save Afghan health system from collapse GENEVA: The United Nations aid chief said Wednesday he had released $45 million in emergency funds to help prevent... Published 22 Sep, 2021 03:56pm