UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages DOHA: The stranglehold on aid reaching Gaza threatens an “apocalyptic” outcome, the UN’s humanitarian chief Martin... Published 19 May, 2024 05:10pm
World Israel to hit back at ‘genocide’ claims at UN top court THE HAGUE: Israel will on Friday hit back in the United Nations’ top court at allegations from South Africa that it... Published 17 May, 2024 11:59am
World More than 200 dead in Afghanistan flash floods: UN LAQAYI: More than 200 people were killed in flash floods that ripped through multiple Afghan provinces, the United... Published 11 May, 2024 03:05pm
World African Union ‘firmly condemns’ Israeli incursion into Rafah NAIROBI: The African Union condemned Wednesday the Israeli military’s moves into southern Gaza’s Rafah, calling for... Published 08 May, 2024 02:09pm
World North Korea UN envoy says new sanctions panel will fail SEOUL: North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations said efforts to set up a new panel to monitor sanctions... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
World Latest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt GAZA STRIP: Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to... Published 05 May, 2024 12:34pm
World ‘Full-blown famine’ in north Gaza, World Food chief warns WASHINGTON: The chief of the United Nations’ food program has warned of a “full-blown famine” in northern Gaza... Published 05 May, 2024 02:54am
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 02 May, 2024 06:19pm
World Antony Blinken says US ‘determined’ to get Israel-Hamas deal ‘now’ TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal on Wednesday as he... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:54pm
World Israel kills at least 20 Palestinians in Rafah, new Gaza ceasefire talks expected in Cairo CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least another 20 Palestinians... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
World France’s foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit BEIRUT: France’s foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between... Published 28 Apr, 2024 10:22am
World UN official says it could take 14 years to clear debris in Gaza Israel's military campaign in Gaza has reduced much of the narrow, coastal territory of 2.3 million people to a wasteland with most civilians homeless, hungry and at risk of disease Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:47pm
World Taliban join climate change talks for first time: organisers KABUL: The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and non-governmental... Published 24 Apr, 2024 07:40pm
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 23 Apr, 2024 05:24pm
World US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations ... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
World Israel, Iran trade accusations at Security Council meeting UNITED NATIONS: Israel and Iran accused one another Sunday at the United Nations of being the main threat to peace ... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
World Israel kills Hezbollah field commander in Lebanon, UN urges halt to fighting BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon early on Monday killed a field commander in the heavily-armed Lebanese... Published 08 Apr, 2024 01:48pm
World World food prices rebound from 3-year low, says UN agency PARIS: World food prices rebounded in March from a three-year low, boosted by increases in vegetable oils, meat and... Published 06 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Pakistan Al-Quds Day: JI urges Muslim world to take joint stance against Israeli aggression in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Friday, while urging the Muslim world to take a joint stance against Israeli... Published 06 Apr, 2024 05:28am
World Israel announces ‘temporary’ opening of aid routes into Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Friday that it would allow “temporary” aid deliveries into famine-threatened... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 10:08pm
World White House hosts muted Ramadan event as Biden’s Israel policy draws anger WASHINGTON: The White House held a scaled-down iftar dinner on Tuesday to celebrate Islam’s holy month of Ramadan,... Published 03 Apr, 2024 10:34am
Pakistan BECS marks World Autism Awareness Day ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) celebrated World Autism Awareness Day... Published 03 Apr, 2024 05:29am
World Three UN observers and a translator wounded in south Lebanon, peacekeeping mission says BEIRUT: Three United Nations observers and a translator were wounded on Saturday when a shell exploded near them as... Published 31 Mar, 2024 10:42am
Pakistan Key world capitals: PM likely to appoint new envoys after Eid ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to approve the appointments of new ambassadors in important... Updated 28 Mar, 2024 06:08am
World Palestinian journalists: CPJ calls on UN to probe Israel’s arbitrary detention: CPJ NEW YORK: Israel is utilizing administrative detention to detain a record number of Palestinian journalists without... Published 27 Mar, 2024 04:38am
World Five Rohingya found dead after Indonesia boat capsize: UN MEULABOH: The bodies of at least five Rohingya refugees have been recovered off Indonesia’s westernmost coast after... Published 25 Mar, 2024 11:26am
World UN chief to visit Gaza border in new plea for truce CAIRO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Egypt’s border with Gaza on Saturday to renew... Published 23 Mar, 2024 10:57am
World Afghan schools restart, with girls barred for third year running KABUL: Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, the education ministry said, with girls... Published 20 Mar, 2024 11:47am
World Antony Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt to discuss Gaza ceasefire: spokesman MANILA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia and Egypt this week to discuss efforts to... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 01:28pm
World Afghan govt welcomes UN mission extension KABUL: Taliban authorities on Saturday welcomed the renewal of the mandate of the UN mission to Afghanistan, saying... Updated 16 Mar, 2024 10:15pm