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"Israel carrying out deliberate campaign of starvation in occupied Gaza St
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Amnesty International accused Israel of a "deliberate campaign of starvation" in Gaza, calling it part of an ongoing genocide. The UN and aid groups warn of famine as nearly one million Palestinians face displacement, with children, pregnant women, and the elderly at highest risk amid restri
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Israel welcomes UN blacklisting of Hamas for sexual crimes in conflict
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Israel's Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed the UN's decision to add Hamas to its "blacklist" of groups committing sexual crimes in armed conflicts, calling it an overdue recognition of atrocities committed since October 7.
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Israel welcomes UN blacklisting of Hamas for sexual crimes in conflict
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"Hamas terrorists have committed - and continue to commit - some of the most horrific sexual crimes known to humanity: rape, gang rape, genital mutilation, sexual abuse in captivity. Now, the UN officially recognises this fact," the ministry said.
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UN says "response not at par with gravity on ground" as Haiti faces deepen
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The UN warned that Haiti's worsening crisis is underfunded, with only 9.2% of its $900m appeal met. Violence by armed gangs has displaced 1.3 million and killed over 3,100 this year, while international efforts, including a UN-backed Kenyan mission, have failed to restore order.
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Israeli Defence Ministry's COGAT reports significant humanitarian aid effo
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Over 280 trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings, carrying essential supplies. Three hundred trucks were collected and distributed by the UN and international organisations, providing vital aid to the civilian population.
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UN report reveals death threats to Afghan women amid Taliban rights crackd
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN report reveals that Afghan women working for the UN face death threats amid Taliban restrictions since 2021. The Taliban deny involvement. The report also highlights severe violations of women's rights, including bans on education and public presence, and ICC arrest warrants against T
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Australia to recognise Palestinian State, reiterates 'no role' for Hamas
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September to support a two-state solution, peace in Gaza, and hostage release, the Prime Minister's Office said, citing Palestinian reforms and condemning Hamas and Israeli settlement expansion.
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Trump nominates Tammy Bruce as US Deputy Representative to UN
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Trump praised Bruce's work at the State Department, highlighting her role as Spokesperson since the start of his second term and expressing confidence that she would represent the US "brilliantly" at the UN.
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IOM sounds alarm over 1.5 million Afghan deportations in 2025
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan faces a major crisis as 1.5 million migrants, nearly half women and girls, are forcibly deported from neighboring countries in 2025. The UN warns of increased risks like poverty and violence, while the caretaker government denies these concerns, claiming women's rights are protec
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UN Chief calls Israel's move to take control of Gaza "dangerous escalation
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The UN chief reiterated his call for a permanent ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access, and the immediate release of all hostages. He also stressed that "there will be no sustainable solution to this conflict without an end to this unlawful occupation and the achievement of a viable two-S
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UAE condemns in strongest terms Israeli government's decision to occupy Ga
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the UAE called on the international community, the United Nations, and the UN Security Council to fulfill their responsibilities and put an end to such illegal practices in contravention of international law. The Ministry reaffirmed t
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Human Rights Watch urges UN action as global inaction fuels Taliban rights
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Human Rights Watch said the world has failed to act against Taliban abuses since 2021, urging the UN to set up an independent body to investigate violations. It warned that global inaction is worsening Afghanistan's crisis and risks legitimizing Taliban rule.
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