Israel’s Ultimatum: Release 33 Hostages or Face Rafah Assault
Israel, citing its internal report, has said that of the 129 Israeli hostages, there are 33 people who fall in the category
War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record
The increased spending exactly matched the global rate of inflation of 6.8 percent, so it doesn’t necessarily translate into greater military efficacy
UN panel considers Palestinian bid for full membership
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had initially submitted a UN membership application in 2011, though it wasn’t deliberated upon by the Security Council…reports
‘Don’t need UN to lecture us on fair polls’
Jaishankar’s comments came in response to a query regarding a spokesperson for UN Secretary General statement that they “hope” that in India,
DP World contributes AED10 million to Mothers’ Endowment
This contribution by DP World Foundation is part of a community wide response to the campaign by individuals, businesses and institutions…reports Asian
Kremlin reveals Putin’s inner turmoil post-Moscow terror attack
Law enforcement has apprehended all four assailants, with suspicions of assistance from five others, as per investigators….reports Asian Lite News Russian President
UN Relief Chief to Step Down For Health Reasons
Griffiths, who heads the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), came to the role in July 2021 …reports Asian Lite
Hopes Up For 6-Week Ceasefire As Israel, Hamas Mull Easing Demands
A six-week ceasefire is on the cards in the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel after both sides communicated to the mediators
World Leaders Gather in Nairobi for UN Environment Assembly
The UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest decision-making body on the environment — its membership includes all 193 UN member states…reports Asian Lite
WHO: 286K+ in Afghanistan Hit by Respiratory Illness
Earlier this month, the World Bank in a report said that Afghanistan’s struggling economy has led to deflation and poverty, Khaama Press