UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World First aid enters Gaza via US-built pier GAZA: Aid deliveries began arriving at a US-built pier off the Gaza Strip on Friday as Israel comes under growing... Published 18 May, 2024 05:45am
Print UN projects Pak economy to grow by 2pc in 2024 NEW YORK: Pakistan, which faces significant economic challenges, is expected to have “modest economic growth”, with... Updated 18 May, 2024 08:40am
World AL calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories MANAMA: The Arab League on Thursday called for a UN peacekeeping force in the Palestinian territories and an... Published 17 May, 2024 05:50am
World UN nears landmark deal on combatting biopiracy GENEVA: The fight against biopiracy — plundering genetic resources and the traditional knowledge surrounding them... Published 14 May, 2024 05:18am
World 27 killed in renewed clashes in Sudan’s El-Fasher: UN PORT SUDAN: Clashes reignited between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries earlier this week in the key Darfur... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
Pakistan Pakistan calls for UN-led cyber capacity-building mechanism UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has underscored the need for a permanent cyber capacity building mechanism under the UN,... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Donors pledge over $2bn for Gaza at Kuwait conference KUWAIT CITY: A conference of international donors in Kuwait pledged over $2 billion in aid to Gaza Sunday as UN... Published 13 May, 2024 06:08am
World Spain, Ireland to recognise Palestinian state on 21st MADRID: Spain, Ireland and other European Union member countries plan to recognise a Palestinian state on May 21, ... Published 11 May, 2024 06:22am
World UN official says Israel closure of Gaza crossings ‘completely crippling’ aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s closure of key crossings into Gaza has cut off the main entry point for aid, and particularly... Published 09 May, 2024 10:36pm
Editorials Long on rhetoric, short on action EDITORIAL: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in the capital of the Gambia, Banjul, said all the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
World UN estimates rebuilding Gaza will cost $30bn to $40bn AMMAN: A UN agency said Thursday rebuilding war-wracked Gaza will cost an estimated $30 billion to $40 billion and... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
World UN-backed court issues warrant for Central African ex-leader BANGUI, (Central African Republic): A UN-backed court announced Tuesday it has issued an arrest warrant for the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Opinion Iran must issue a warning to Israel Iran deserves commendation for carrying out an unprecedented attack on Israel. It has rightly defended its attack by... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
World Top UN court to rule on Germany/Nicaragua Gaza genocide case THE HAGUE: The top UN court said it will rule Tuesday on charges by Nicaragua that Germany is breaching the 1948... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
World UN launches fund to shield displaced people from climate shocks GENEVA: The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting... Published 25 Apr, 2024 03:05am
World UN calls for international probe into deaths at Gaza hospitals GENEVA: The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
World Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan SDGs: Pakistan makes strong case for infrastructural development UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for the development of infrastructure connectivity to fortify global resilience... Published 22 Apr, 2024 04:39am
World Shipping industry urges UN to protect vessels LONDON: Merchant ships and seafarers are increasingly in peril at sea as attacks escalate in the Middle East and the... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World US to oppose Palestinian bid for full UN membership UNITED NATIONS: The United States will on Thursday vote against a Palestinian request for full United Nations... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World Poor nations: UN says solutions exist to rapidly ease debt burden GENEVA: The heavy debt weighing on developing countries can be alleviated through readily available measures, the... Published 19 Apr, 2024 05:07am
World Iran temporarily closes its nuclear facilities: IAEA UNITED NATIONS: Iran temporarily closed its nuclear facilities over “security considerations” in the wake of its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Editorials Iran-Israel face-off: de-escalate now EDITORIAL: Tensions in the Middle East have ratcheted up exponentially following Iran’s retaliatory attack against... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
World Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk: UN BANGKOK: Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned... Published 15 Apr, 2024 03:56am
World UN migration chief urges more aid to Ukraine after visit GENEVA: The UN’s migration chief urged countries Friday to boost humanitarian support for Ukraine amid worrying... Published 12 Apr, 2024 09:45pm
Opinion Managing cotton crop during drought conditions According to a United Nations report, Pakistan is among 22 countries worldwide experiencing an emergency drought... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:04am
World Humanity lost ‘moral compass’ on Gaza: top UN official UNITED NATIONS: The international community has lost its “moral compass” on war-ravaged Gaza, United Nations Deputy... Published 10 Apr, 2024 12:06am
World Security Council reviews Palestinian bid for full UN membership UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council said Monday that it would decide this month on the Palestinians'... Published 09 Apr, 2024 12:07am
World UN humanitarian chief calls Gaza war ‘betrayal of humanity’ UNITED NATIONS, United States: Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza has escalated into a “betrayal of humanity”,... Published 07 Apr, 2024 03:01am