Reflecting sunlight to cool the Earth must be studied before climate change gets much worse, urges group of 60 scientists CNBC
Armenia: Rights experts commend laws to curb use of mercenaries
Independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council on Monday welcomed Armenia’s commitment to combat the use of mercenaries and private security companies, following an eight-day mission to the country. Read the full story, “Armenia: Rights e…
Libya: Bathily proposes election support body, as public frustration mounts
Twelve years after its revolution, political tensions in Libya remain high, and its leaders face a “major legitimacy crisis” amid widespread public frustration, the UN’s senior official in the country told the Security Council on Monday, announcing pla…
‘No words’ to explain people’s suffering in Türkiye: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
There are “no words” to explain the level of suffering of people in Türkiye following the hugely destructive earthquake which hit the country – as well as Syria – in early February, says Alvaro Rodriguez, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator fo…
Israel-Palestine: UN envoy gravely concerned over killings and retaliatory attacks
Following the latest wave of violence between Israelis and Palestinians, UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland on Monday appealed for both sides to take action towards addressing core issues fuelling their conflict. Read the full story, “Israel-Palestine…
UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen
Donors are meeting in Geneva on Monday to raise $4.3 billion to provide support and protection for 17.3 million people in war-torn Yemen, which remains among the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Read the full story, “UN and partners appeal for …
Israel’s Netanyahu Is Said To Be Hold Regularly Meetings With Top Brass On Attacking Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Israel Air Force base at Hatzerim, May 18, 2021. With him are Air Force chief Amikam Norkim (left) and deputy IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir (Kobi Gideon / GPO) Times Of Israel: Netanyahu said to h…
Human Rights Council: Russia responsible for ‘widespread death and destruction’ in Ukraine
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday once again added his voice to international condemnation of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, telling the Human Rights Council that it had “triggered the most massive violations of human rights we…
11 Countries Take Part in Military Cyberwarfare Exercise
The seven-day event, led by the British Army, tested the response of participants to common and complex cyber scenarios, including attacks on networks and industrial control systems (ICS).
UN chief points to ‘ massive’ rights violations in Ukraine
The head of the United Nations says Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today