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UN warns storms worsen dire humanitarian situation in Gaza
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS –UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric on Monday in New York told reporters at regular press conference that the humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip remains extremely serious, with harsh winter weather…
UNSC says attacks against civilians in Ukraine unacceptable, unjustifiable, must stop
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - The UN Security Council on Monday met in an emergency session in New York to discuss the situation in Ukraine over Russia’s ongoing deadly missile and drone strikes targeted Ukrainian civilians and energy…
UN fact-finding mission urges Iran to end protest violence, restore internet
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN independent human rights fact-finding mission on Iran on Saturday has urged Iranian authorities to immediately restore internet access and halt the violent crackdown of the ongoing, nationwide protest.…
PM Modi to Meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12
PM Modi to host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12–13, marking his first official visit to India.
Leaders to visit Sabarmati Ashram and attend the International Kite Festival at Sabarmati Riverfront.…
Ceasefire Declared in Aleppo After Deadly Clashes Between Syrian Forces and SDF
Ceasefire took effect at 3 a.m. local time on Friday
Fighting involved Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF
At least five civilians killed, 27 injured, says UN
Around 30,000 people displaced from affected areas…
UN warns attacks on schools undermine right to education in Nigeria
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria Mohamed Malick Fall on Tuesday called for stronger protection of civilians and schools after a wave of attacks in Niger state in the north-central part…
OCHA says aid effort continues after political upheaval in Venezuela
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN aid coordination office, OCHA on Tuesday said that Venezuela’s political shock has sharpened global attention on a country facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian and displacement crises.
UN…
OHCHR chief voices deep concerns over US military action against Venezuela, seizure of Maduro
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday reiterated his deep concerns that the US military operation undermined fundamental protections for sovereign countries responded to the seizure of Venezuela…
UNSG warns bloodshed, violence against protesters in Iran
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that he was “deeply saddened by the reported loss of life and injuries,” resulted from clashes between security forces and protesters, according to the…
UNSC divided as Venezuela crisis deepens after Maduro captured, in US custody
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN Security Council on Monday met in an emergency session to address the US rendition of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas, a move that has sent shockwaves through the region and beyond.…