UN agency for Palestinians facing its ‘darkest hour’, UNRWA chief says Philippe Lazzarini calls on the United Nations to prevent the ban on UNRWA in Israel and the occupied territories. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024
Middle East crisis: UN members must defend Unrwa against Israel’s ban, says aid agency boss – as it happened Philippe Lazzarini, head of Unrwa, says aid agency will collapse ‘without intervention by member states’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024
North Carolina's governor approves more than $600 million in Helene recovery funding North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper approved more than $600 million worth of funding on Friday to go toward disaster recovery from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024
North Carolina Legislators Consider .9 Billion Hurricane Helene Relief North Carolina legislators address Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, Governor requests .9 billion for programs to support businesses, homeowners, farmer... Top News · Oct 24, 2024
DLCC launches abortion ad blitz in Arizona and Pennsylvania - Roll Call Democrats launch a multimillion-dollar ad campaign focused on winning state legislatures in Arizona and Pennsylvania. Roll Call · Oct 21, 2024
The US won’t run for another term on UN human rights council. Israel is likely why Balloting would have provided a rare opportunity for the world’s governments to vote on complicity in Israeli war crimes The Guardian - US · Oct 11, 2024
In his U.N. speech, Argentina’s president used (a lot) of dialogue from 'The West Wing' Let Bartlet be…Milei? Fortune · Oct 4, 2024
Ben Sulayem claims British media bias "convicted me" FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claims that he has not been treated fairly by the British media during his tenure. Motorsport · Oct 3, 2024
Exclusive: Ben Sulayem claims British media bias "convicted me" FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem claims that he has not been treated fairly by the British media during his tenure. Autosport · Oct 3, 2024
Turkey Calls On UN To Recommend Use Of Force Over Israeli Attacks In Lebanon, Gaza President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the General Assembly should act 'if the Security Council can't show the necessary will.' International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024
Behind the loudest issues, the UN is a world stage for disputes that are often out of the spotlight The world’s greatest stage is the sprawling Midtown Manhattan complex where leaders meet each year to discuss humanity’s future The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024
What to know from the UN: Ukraine doesn't want the world to forget, and attention turns to Lebanon Sometimes the issues brought forward at the United Nations signature annual meeting may feel a bit familiar. Climate change is always in focus, especially in the past few years. There are regular disputes about who is on the security council. Pleas to stop wars and address hunger. The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024
President Biden To Discuss Middle East Crisis At UN Assembly President Biden and aides to address Middle East tensions at the UN General Assembly, focusing on Hezbollah-Israel conflict. Top News · Sep 24, 2024
Biden will use last speech to UN to say he has restored US leadership on world stage Biden will deliver his final address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024 The US and all nations must respect the UN resolution against Israeli occupation The UN’s resolution this week has dramatically changed the legal context of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory
Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2024 UN votes against Israel’s occupation of Palestine: Will it change anything? The resolution orders Israel to vacate the occupied Palestinian territory in a year. But it is nonbinding.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024 UN members back resolution directing Israel to leave occupied territories General assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Palestinian resolution after ICJ ruling in July
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024 UN General Assembly To Vote On Call For End To Israeli Occupation UN member states were set to vote Wednesday on a push by the Palestinians to formally demand an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within 12 months.
International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024 UN General Assembly To Debate Call For End To Israeli Occupation UN member states will debate Tuesday a push by the Palestinians to formally demand an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories within 12 months.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2024 US backs two permanent seats for Africa on UN Security Council The US has thrown its weight behind creating two permanent seats for African states on the United Nations Security Council, and one rotating seat for small island developing states. Years of talks about reforming the council have led nowhere, and many doubt whether US backing will be enough to spur…
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024 New president of UN General Assembly calls for unity to tackle borderless issues Cameroon’s former prime minister has taken over the presidency of the U.N. General Assembly and called for nations to unite and to address global challenges from climate change and poverty to conflicts and armed violence
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024 The UN is moving to fight cybercrime but privacy groups say human rights will be violated The United Nations is imposing the rule of law on cyberspace with a new global deal requiring a crackdown on the illegal misuse of computer technology
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024 The world’s highest court has confirmed what we Palestinians always knew: Israel’s settlements are illegal This ruling lays bare the reality of Israel’s occupation. Acting on it will bring us closer to peace, says lawyer and writer Raja Shehadeh
Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2024 Can Palestinians expect changes after ICJ ruling on Israel’s occupation? The ICJ’s ruling that the occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful is a sign of increasing Israeli isolation.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2024 Israel-Gaza war: ceasefire ‘close to the goalline’, says US – as it happened US secretary of state Antony Blinken said that a long-sought ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was within sight