The United Nations warns it could take 14 years to clear the rubble and unexploded bombs in Gaza. Unprecedented levels of destruction. That is how the United Nations describes the state of Gaza since Israel’s war began in October. No buildings have been spared from the Israeli attacks. Homes, schools,…
Senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza discusses developments on the ground and diplomatic hurdles. More than 200 days into Israel’s war on Gaza, the death toll has surpassed 34,000 while more than 77,000 Palestinians have been wounded. Amid the destruction and ongoing violence, the United Nations appointed Sigrid Kaag…
As the genocide in Gaza rages on, various European countries, including Spain and Ireland, have indicated that they are moving towards recognising the State of Palestine. The new Irish prime minister, Simon Harris, argued that a group of like-minded countries officially recognising a Palestinian state would “lend weight to the…
New report warns that 282 million people faced acute hunger last year. Hunger around the world has reached alarming levels, according to a new multi-agency report on global food insecurity. For the fifth year, acute food insecurity has increased, impacting hundreds of millions of people. The issue is posing a…
Food insecurity worsened around the world in 2023, with about 282 million people suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts, particularly in Gaza and Sudan, according to United Nations agencies and development groups. Extreme weather events and economic shocks added to the number of those facing acute food insecurity, which…
Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested. North Korea has conducted a test on a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media reports, adding that it also launched a new type of anti-aircraft missile. “The DPRK Missile…
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges adversaries ‘to step back from the brink’ of a wider conflict. The United Nations has called on Iran and Israel to show restraint, with the threat of a full-scale direct conflict between the pair looming over the Middle East. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the adversaries at…
NewsFeed Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says his country’s drone and missile attack against Israel was ‘in the exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defence’. Saeid Iravani told the UN Security Council Iran is not seeking to escalate conflict in the region. Published On 15 Apr 202415 Apr 2024…
UN agencies say double-digit inflation and stagnating local production are major drivers of the hunger crisis. Nearly 55 million people will struggle to feed themselves in the coming months in West and Central Africa as soaring prices have fuelled a food crisis, United Nations agencies have warned. In a joint…
Manchester City entertain Luton Town on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium where a win move them top of the Premier League. Who: Manchester City vs Luton Town, Premier League Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester When: Saturday, April 14:00 GMT Head-to-head record: 51 games – 22 wins for Manchester City, 14 for…
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