Aid Groups Blame Israel’s Gaza Restrictions for ‘Mass Starvation’
More than 100 organizations, including Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders, added to growing calls for aid restrictions to be eased and the war to end.
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Gaza suffering man-made mass starvation, says WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues warning, as more than 100 aid groups urge Israel to ease blockadeGaza is suffering man-made mass starvation caused by the blockade of aid into the territory, the head of the World Health Organization has said, as more …
U.S. Is Missing the Century’s ‘Greatest Economic Opportunity,’ U.N. Chief Says
In a speech on renewable energy, António Guterres cited “clear market distortion” in favor of fossil fuels by President Trump and others but called the transition to cleaner energy economically inevitable.
Trump pulls US out of Unesco in blow for UN culture and education agency
White House cites Unesco’s focus on ‘divisive social and cultural causes’ in latest withdrawal from global bodiesThe US will quit the United Nations’ culture and education agency Unesco, the US state department has said, as Donald Trump continues to pu…
U.S. Says It Will Withdraw From UNESCO, Again
A decision to pull out of UNESCO was the latest move by the Trump administration to cut ties with international organizations.
Global outcry grows over Israel’s killing of starving civilians in Gaza
UN secretary general warns ‘last lifelines’ may soon collapse after Israeli forces attack WHO facilities in Deir al-BalahMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael is facing intensifying international condemnation for its killing of starving Palestinian c…
Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices
The aid agency says its buildings in the central part of the territory were attacked after the military targeted Deir al-Balah, which had largely been spared.
Britain told US that invading Iraq could cost Blair his premiership, papers reveal
Adviser to former PM said Bush’s pursuit of regime change in Baghdad could also cause ‘regime change in London’The stark terms in which the US was warned that invading Iraq without a second UN security council resolution could cost Tony Blair his premi…
Seabed-Mining Firm Faces Legal Questions Over Trump Policy
After Trump pledged to open international waters to mining, The Metals Company sought U.S. permits. But other countries are raising legal concerns.
Israel Refuses to Renew Visa of Top UN Humanitarian Official for Gaza
The head of the agency that helps oversee international aid deliveries to the territory has criticized the impact of Israeli policy on civilians.