UN sends emergency food aid for one million Lebanese amid fresh Israeli attacks
The World Food Program says it had launched an emergency operation to provide meals for one million people affected by...Geostrategy
Tens of thousands protest against Lebanon ‘bloodbath’ in Iran, Yemen
The demonstrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities were responding to a call by authorities on Wednesday to demonstrate in...Geostrategy
Palestinians in Gaza give up higher studies for Israeli wages
Gaza, a Palestinian territory of some 2.3 million people under Israeli-blockade since 2007, suffers from an unemployment rate above 50...And Israeli work permits have become a rarity for Palestinians in the last decade or so -- making the few on offer seem like gold dust.
Under current terms, workers from Gaza entering Israel are only covered for accidents if their Israeli employer agrees to pay for insurance.
Ukrainian filmmaker says fighting ‘not like the movies’
Instead of being behind a camera, the winner of the EU's Sakharov rights prize has signed up as a territorial...Instead of being behind a camera, the winner of the EU's Sakharov rights prize has signed up as a territorial defense volunteer to fight back Moscow's invasion
Sentsov was forging a successful career as an independent film director when Russia's annexation of Crimea turned his life upside down.
Hellscape in Mariupol as UN chief pleads for Ukraine
UN chief says that around 100,000 people in Mariupol have been forced to live in a complete blockade with no...UN chief says that around 100,000 people in Mariupol have been forced to live in a complete blockade with no food, no water, no medicine
One group fleeing through humanitarian route from Mariupol were "captured by the occupiers", said Ukrainian President
Foreign children risk languishing in Syria for decades: charity
Save the children data showed that 18,000 Iraqi children and 7,300 minors from 60 other countries are stuck in Syrian...Save the children data showed that 18,000 Iraqi children and 7,300 minors from 60 other countries are stuck in Syrian camps
United Nations data shows that around 56,000 people live in al-Hol, an overcrowded camp plagued by murders and escape attempts
NATO invites Zelensky to address summit via videolink
Zelensky's spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov confirmed that the Ukraine leader would be taking part in the summit and addressing it.Zelensky's spokesman Serhiy Nykyforov confirmed that the Ukraine leader would be taking part in the summit and addressing it
Zelensky will seek help in ending the Russian invasion, Interfax-Ukraine quoted the spokesman as saying
Leonardo to enhance naval surveillance of Qatar
The announcement was made at DIMDEX, the flagship regional event for the international maritime defence and security, going on in...The announcement was made at DIMDEX, the flagship regional event for the international maritime defence and security, going on in Doha until March 23
Leonardo, a high-tech global company, is one of the top companies in the world in the sector of Aerospace
US less optimistic over reaching Iran nuclear deal
US optimism that a deal to restore the 2015 agreement to limit Iran's nuclear developed has soured, with the State..."We are close to a possible deal, but we're not there yet," State Department spokesman Ned Price said on March 16
US officials said they thought Tehran would reach an agreement after Sunday's celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
President Joe Biden leaves Wednesday for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia...On Thursday, Biden will attend summits with NATO, the G7 group and the European Council
Biden will seek to "reinforce the incredible unity we built with allies and partners."
Qatar to disburse cash assistance to families in Gaza Strip
Chairman of Qatar's Gaza Reconstruction Committee Ambassador Mohammed Al Emadi announced cash assistance to needy families in the Gaza Strip....Qatar Fund for Development will also cooperate with Qatar's Gaza Reconstruction Committee in the process.
The distribution process will take place through the United Nations distribution centers located in Gaza.
UN Population Fund hails Jordan’s health sector achievements
UNFPA reviewed key areas of cooperation with Jordan in the health sector, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.Jordan’s Minister of Health Feras Hawwari has discussed areas of cooperation with UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNFPA Deputy Executive Director/Programs, Diene Keita.
The UNFPA agreed to maintain coordination and collaboration with the ministry on specified objectives.
