More than 100 days of war reveals a shattering snapshot of life for civilians in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes and forced displacement, the UN Children’s…
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Violence Continues in Gaza: Two Palestinians Killed, Eight Injured in Last 24 Hours
Despite the ceasefire, violence continues across the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, two Palestinians were killed and eight others were injured in…
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Israeli Forces Conduct Fresh Raids Across West Bank and East Jerusalem, Detain Several Palestinians
West Bank: Israeli occupation forces (IOF) carried out overnight and early Wednesday raids across multiple areas of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, conducting house…
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UN officials call for urgent action in Yemen to push peace, reduce hunger
Top UN officials called for bolstered efforts to stave off rising hunger and foster a path towards permanent peace in Yemen as they briefed the…
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Human Rights Group Condemns Continued Detention of Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya
Ramallah: The Palestinian Center for the Defense of Prisoners has strongly criticized the Israeli Supreme Court’s decision to reject an appeal seeking the release of…
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While world waits for details on Iran-US accord, UN calls for Hormuz aid corridor
As representatives of Iran and the United States reportedly prepared to sign a new peace agreement at the end of the week, the UN on…
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A peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced; the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.
Islamabad: A significant agreement has been announced between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing tensions and military activities in the Middle East.…
View More A peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced; the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.
Women and girls caught up in Yemen’s ‘forgotten crisis’ bear the heaviest toll as funding falls
Yemen remains gripped by one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with 22 million – out of a population of 35 million – requiring assistance.…
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More strikes impact Lebanon hospitals as humanitarian situation deteriorates
The humanitarian situation in Lebanon is being pushed further into crisis as hostilities continue between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants – and essential services and…
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‘Grave concern’ after dozens of women arrested in Afghanistan for dress violations
Gender equality agency UN Women is “gravely concerned” by the arrest of at least 30 women in Herat city last weekend in Afghanistan for allegedly violating dress…
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