Russia elected to UN Economic and Social Council
Ukraine and Croatia took the remaining two seats
UNITED NATIONS - Russia has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), as follows from the results of...
UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action
The draft text demands the release of all hostages held by Hamas and others, and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza
World Food Programme chief rejects Israeli claims of Hamas stealing aid
‘No evidence’ militant group is involved in truck hijackings, Cindy McCain tells CBS
Aid vehicles being swarmed by ‘desperate’ people after months-long blockade
Harnessing Culture for Harmony, Pakistan Spotlights Buddhist Legacy to Foster Global Peace
United Nations— Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has said that Gandhara is not merely an ancient civilization; it is a living testament to the values of peace,...
WHO chief begs Israel to show ‘mercy’ in Gaza
Tedros said only a political solution could bring a meaningful peace.
GENEVA: Fighting back tears, the head of the World Health Organization on Thursday urged...
World Health Organization looks ahead to life without the US
LONDON/GENEVA: Hundreds of officials from the World Health Organization will join donors and diplomats in Geneva from Monday with one question dominating their thoughts — how to cope with crises from mpox...
UN does not comment on Russia’s proposal of direct talks with Kiev
Earlier in the day, Putin suggested resuming direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15
UNITED NATIONS - The UN Secretariat will refrain from commenting on Russian...
Over 25 children killed daily in Gaza since start of Israeli operation, says UNICEF
"Among those requiring urgent medical assistance are 4,000 children," the report said
CAIRO - Twenty-seven children have been dying daily in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel’s...
UNESCO adds Salma Geopark, North Riyadh Geopark to its global network
This prestigious designation opens new frontiers for geological tourism, scientific research, and international collaboration
North Riyadh Geopark offers visitors fossilized coral reefs dating back over 150 million...
UN warns US aid cuts threaten millions of Afghans with famine
Fresh US cuts to food assistance risk worsening already widespread hunger in Afghanistan, according to the World Food Programme
KABUL: Fresh US cuts to food...