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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...

New pandemic inevitable, WHO chief asserts

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated the dire consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide GENEVA - Another pandemic will occur sooner or later and this is not a "theoretical risk" but...

Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says

“One of the headline messages is that the funding cuts risk not only that progress, but we could have a shift backward,” said Dr. Bruce Aylward, Assistant Director-General, Universal Health...