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
Over 3.45 Million Internally Displaced in Somalia
According to the IOM, as of January, some 155,710 returnees and 9.05 million residents in 17 regions and 10,999 assessed locations had
Russia, China clash with US, UK at UN
Russia’s deputy UN ambassador and China’s UN envoy argue that UNSC never authorised military action against Yemen…reports Asian Lite News Russia and
Reform IMF, WB with BRICS Involvement, UN Chief Bats for Global South
Guterres emphasised BRICS’ vital role for developing nations but warns against fracturing the global economy….reports Arul Louis The international financial and development
Guterres reiterates call for UNSC reforms
Guterres introduced last year the New Agenda for Peace with five major points to deal with problems of peace and development….reports Asian
CPEC Sparks Concerns Among Pakistani Citizens
The CPEC project has fuelled the centrifugal tendencies among the people of smaller provinces Balochistan and KPK, whose fears and reservations are
Record Humanitarian Challenges in 2023
From its seven global stockpiles, UNHCR delivered emergency supplies worth $53.5 million…reports Asian Lite News The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said it