Israel and U.N. disagree over Gaza aid figures JERUSALEM: Israel has accused the United Nations of undercounting aid entering Gaza, saying on Wednesday the U.N.... Published 10 Apr, 2024 06:21pm
World Germany faces Gaza genocide case at top UN court THE HAGUE: Germany faces charges from Nicaragua at the top UN court on Monday that it is “facilitating the... Published 08 Apr, 2024 10:53am
World Japan resumes funding to embattled Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA TOKYO: Japan on Tuesday said it will lift its suspension of funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as... Published 02 Apr, 2024 10:43am
World Japan to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency TOKYO: Japan is preparing to resume funding to the UN’s crisis-hit Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), which... Published 30 Mar, 2024 06:42am
World France earmarks 30m euros for Palestinian agency UNRWA: ministry PARIS: France will provide 30 million euros ($32 million) for the embattled UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA if ... Published 30 Mar, 2024 05:21am
World Gaza’s hungry eat wild plant with no aid relief in sight GAZA: As the U.N. Security Council demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and concerns grow that famine may take... Published 25 Mar, 2024 10:50pm
World UN chief says there’s growing consensus to tell Israel a ceasefire needed AMMAN: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said during a visit to Jordan on Monday that there is growing... Published 25 Mar, 2024 03:53pm
World Saudi Arabia boosts funding to UNRWA by $40m RIYADH: A Saudi-funded humanitarian agency pledged on Wednesday to boost the kingdom’s funding to the UN... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
World US says Israel should allow UN Palestinian agency chief in Gaza WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday that Israel should let the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees... Published 19 Mar, 2024 11:21pm
World Australia to resume funding to UN’s main Palestinian relief agency SYDNEY: Australia will resume funding to the United Nations’ main Palestinian relief agency, Foreign Minister Penny... Published 15 Mar, 2024 10:58am
World Israel says UN should organise more convoys for north Gaza KEREM SHALOM: Israel on Thursday defended its policies on admitting trucks into Gaza, calling on the United Nations... Published 14 Mar, 2024 10:23pm
World Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO/RAFAH: Palestinians prepared for Ramadan in a sombre mood with heightened security measures... Published 11 Mar, 2024 12:17pm
World EU holds back part of UNRWA payment but boosts Palestinian aid BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Friday it would hold back part of a payment of 82 million euros for the UN... Published 01 Mar, 2024 06:11pm
World Israel out to destroy UNRWA, says agency chief GENEVA: Israel is waging a concerted campaign aimed at destroying UNRWA, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:38pm
World EU’s Borrell urges Israel allies to stop sending weapons BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday urged allies of Israel – primarily the United States – to... Published 12 Feb, 2024 10:37pm
World Palestinian refugees in West Bank fear UNRWA closure JERUSALEM: In refugee camps in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinians relying on the UN agency UNRWA for... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Print UN agency says aid shipment blocked in Israeli port OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The main United Nations agency providing aid to Palestinians in Gaza is facing growing... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 08:38am
World UNRWA chief visits Gulf countries in bid to plug funding gap GENEVA: The head of the main UN Palestinian relief agency, UNRWA, is visiting three Gulf states this week to drum up... Published 06 Feb, 2024 05:00am
World Spain to boost UNRWA funding after donors suspend aid MADRID: Spain said Monday that it would give an additional 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million) in aid to the UN... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:50pm
World US Senate unveils $118bn bill on border security, aid for Ukraine, Israel WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Sunday unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan border security bill that would also provide... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:49am
World Hamas head due in Cairo for truce talks GAZA STRIP: The leader of Hamas was expected in Cairo on Thursday for talks on a proposed truce in Gaza, as Israel... Published 01 Feb, 2024 12:29pm
World UN chief to meet donor nations after refugee agency accusations UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Tuesday with key donors to the UN agency... Published 30 Jan, 2024 12:15pm
World Israel accuses 190 UN staff of being ‘hardened’ militants’ JERUSALEM/GENEVA: An Israeli intelligence dossier that prompted a cascade of countries to halt funds for a UN... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
Pakistan Pakistan concerned over suspension of funding for UNRWA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed its deep concerns over the decision by some countries to suspend the funding for the... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
World Palestinians in Gaza see UNRWA funding cuts as ‘death sentence’ RAFAH: Palestinian mother Mazouza Hassan stood aghast at the potential threats to the work of the U.N. agency that... Published 29 Jan, 2024 10:55pm
World Pakistan says funding suspension of UNRWA during Gaza war ‘unjustifiable’ US, UK, Germany, Italy, Japan among countries that suspended payments to largest UN agency operating in Gaza, following allegations that its staff were involved in October 7 attacks in Israel Published 29 Jan, 2024 10:49pm
World Keep supporting UN Palestinian refugee agency, Saudi urges RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Monday donors should continue supporting the main UN aid agency for Palestinians after... Published 29 Jan, 2024 10:35pm
Print UN chief calls on donors to maintain Gaza aid GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Heavy fighting raged in Gaza Sunday amid a fierce row over the United Nations... Updated 29 Jan, 2024 09:14am
World More Palestinians displaced as Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza DOHA/GAZA: Medical facilities are at risk of collapse in Khan Younis, the southern Gaza city now at the focus of... Updated 28 Jan, 2024 10:58pm
World UN to punish staffers involved in 'terror,' urges UNRWA funding: Guterres NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account “any UN... Updated 28 Jan, 2024 07:13pm