Every day, he drives his water truck through the Strip, filling up empty tanks and vessels. Our camera accompanied Alloush on a recent arduous mission to provide a little water to the residents of Jabalia. UN News’ correspondent met Alloush in Jabalia’s desalination plant, where he spends hours waiting for water. Like everywhere else in Gaza, […]
The earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude struck Myanmar in the centre of the country northwest of Sagaing. The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported on Saturday that hospitals in the area are overwhelmed with extensive damage to health infrastructure. The areas affected are Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Northeastern Shan and Sagaing. Internet […]
“Al Ahli Hospital is out of service,” WHO spokesperson Dr Margaret Harris told UN News, after the airstrike early on Sunday morning. “The pharmacy was destroyed, many of the different buildings and services were destroyed.” Some 40 patients whose condition is too critical to be moved from the health facility are continuing to receive care, while the […]
According to news reports citing Myanmar’s military leader, around 1,700 are confirmed dead from Friday’s 7.7 magnitude quake, with some 3,400 injured and hundreds still missing. In the Thai capital Bangkok which was also rocked by the seismic event, 76 construction workers are reportedly still missing following the collapse of an unfinished skyscraper. The death […]
At least 71 civilians have been killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon since the 27 November 2024 ceasefire, according to an initial review by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Among the dead are 14 women and nine children. More than 92,000 people remain displaced by the violence. Recent […]
Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Marcoluigi Corsi expressed the UN’s profound sorry at the immense loss of life stemming from Friday’s 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude quakes with the death toll rising to around 2,000, according to the country’s military junta. “The latest reports indicate significant loss of life, widespread injuries, and many still unaccounted for as […]
More than 500,000 people are reported to have been newly displaced since 18 March, many of them uprooted multiple times due to ongoing military operations across the Gaza Strip. Conditions on the ground are deteriorating rapidly, with critical shortages in basic supplies and growing malnutrition, especially among children. “Tents are no longer available for distribution,” […]
Speaking to journalists from Yangon on Tuesday, Julia Rees, Deputy Representative of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the country described seeing massive needs rising by the hour, after a 7.7 magnitude quake. “Entire communities have been flattened,” she said, with children and families sleeping out in the open with no homes to return to. […]
“Palestinian journalists continue to do heroic work, paying a heavy price; 170 have been killed to date,” said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. “The free flow of information and independent reporting are key to facts and accountability during conflicts.” In his appeal, Mr. Lazzarini noted that in the more than 18 months since war in Gaza began, […]
The framework – agreed during the just-concluded meeting of the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee – aims for net-zero emissions from the sector by 2050 and will be formally adopted in October before coming into force in 2027. They will apply to large ocean-going vessels over 5,000 gross tonnage, which collectively […]
At least five humanitarian workers were said to be among those injured, and significant damage was reported to port infrastructure. There are also fears of oil leaks into the Red Sea, raising environmental concerns. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, António Guterres emphasised that international law, including international humanitarian law, “must be […]
Marking the tenth anniversary of both the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the landmark Paris Agreement, Ms. Mohammed highlighted the significant progress made over the past decade, while also acknowledging the substantial challenges that remain. A decade of progress and challenges In her remarks to the Partnership for growth Summit, known by the shorthand […]
Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at 88 due to respiratory ailments. World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have expressed their condolences. The world is in mourning as Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his death, […]
Boston, MA – In the golden afternoon light that filtered through the Boston skyline, Dr. Joy Saini was often seen striding through hospital corridors with the quiet strength of someone who had faced great odds—and risen above them. A beloved urogynecologist, mentor, mother, and daughter of Punjab, she carried both a scalpel and a story—a […]
When Ramesh, a 48-year-old IT professional from Pune, finally cleared the last rupee on his third credit card, he felt liberated. “Why keep it open if I don’t need it?” he thought, confidently snipping it in half. But what Ramesh didn’t realize was that this small act of financial decluttering could quietly chip away at […]
For many senior citizens, the idea of investing often feels like stepping into a world of uncertainty. The ups and downs of the market, complicated financial jargon, and risky ventures are best left to the younger crowd. What you want — and deserve — is something simple, secure, and steady. That’s where the State Bank […]
India is accelerating the development of its polymer-based industrial ecosystem through the expansion of Plastic Parks, aimed at strengthening domestic plastic manufacturing, attracting investment, and promoting sustainable practices. The initiative, overseen by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, is being implemented under the New Scheme of Petrochemicals. As part of the scheme, the government supports […]
The Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for February 2025 show a growth rate of 2.9%. This is a decrease from the 5.0% growth recorded in January 2025. The IIP is an important indicator of the industrial performance of the country, and these estimates are compiled based on data received from various […]
US President Donald Trump has announced a pause on the implementation of most of his reciprocal tariffs. He explained the decision by saying that people were “getting yippy and a little bit afraid.” The pause lowers tariffs to 10 per cent and applies to imports from all trading partner countries that have not imposed retaliatory […]
As the dust begins to settle down on President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, speculation is growing over his next move. With the dollar as the world’s reserve currency, Trump has powerful tools to pressure allies—credit access, dollar funding, and payment systems, which may be wielded as powerful weapons to subject compliance from foes and allies […]