Myanmar earthquake tragedy ‘compounds already dire crisis’
Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Marcoluigi Corsi expressed the UN’s profound sorry at the immense loss of life stemming…
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Millions displaced, health system in ruins as Sudan war fuels famine
With fighting showing no sign of abating and humanitarian access extremely limited, the crisis in Sudan has become…
Gaza faces deepening crisis as aid stocks dwindle
More than 500,000 people are reported to have been newly displaced since 18 March, many of them uprooted…
Myanmar earthquake latest: Entire communities flattened, aid teams say
Speaking to journalists from Yangon on Tuesday, Julia Rees, Deputy Representative of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in…
Thousands of Gaza patients waiting for urgent medical evacuation
On Monday, World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative Rik Peeperkorn told UN News about the desperate conditions he had…
Gaza: Alongside conflict, an information war is still happening, warns UNRWA chief
“Palestinian journalists continue to do heroic work, paying a heavy price; 170 have been killed to date,” said…
Countries reach historic deal to cut shipping emissions
The framework – agreed during the just-concluded meeting of the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection…
Israeli strike on hospital ‘further cripples’ Gaza’s fragile health system
Several staff members, including two nurses, were injured in the strike on the Kuwaiti Field Hospital in Khan…
UN chief urges ‘utmost restraint’ amid escalating violence in Yemen
At least five humanitarian workers were said to be among those injured, and significant damage was reported to…
Partnerships, increased climate investment crucial for sustainable transition, says UN deputy chief
Marking the tenth anniversary of both the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the landmark Paris Agreement, Ms.…
Countries finalize historic pandemic agreement after three years of negotiations
Developed after over three years of negotiations under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO), the draft…
Myanmar: 'The pain of earthquake-affected women and girls has shocked me'
On March 28, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar brought a terrible destruction with them. Many states and…
Pope Francis Dies Aged 88, World Leaders Mourn
Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at 88 due to respiratory ailments. World…
Indian-British Scientist’s Exoplanet Discoveries Stir Hope On Alien Life
The vast cosmos has always been a source of intrigue, with the quest for life beyond Earth spanning…
Indian Market Makes Historic Recovery, Investors Gain Rs 10.9 Lakh Crore
In an unprecedented turn of events, the Indian stock market made a remarkable recovery on Tuesday, April 15,…
Wings of Love, Lost: Tragedy Strikes Indian-American Doctor’s Family in NY Plane Crash
Boston, MA – In the golden afternoon light that filtered through the Boston skyline, Dr. Joy Saini was…
Surprise Twist After 6-Year Hunt, Fugitive Tycoon Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium
In a dramatic turn of events that has stunned both investigators and the public, fugitive diamond trader Mehul…
Shares of US chipmakers come under pressure after China retaliates with tariff hikes
U.S. markets closed lower Friday after China announced steep tariff hikes on American goods, targeting semiconductors manufactured in…
Thinking of Cancelling Your Credit Card? Here’s the invisible catch you should know
When Ramesh, a 48-year-old IT professional from Pune, finally cleared the last rupee on his third credit card,…
Wall Street’s Magnificent Seven Wipe Out $2 Trillion in Market Value
The elite group of U.S. tech megacaps, popularly dubbed the “Magnificent Seven,” has witnessed a sharp $2 trillion…