US withdrawal from WHO ‘risks global safety’, agency says in detailed rebuttal

By on    HEALTH  

The statement, released on Saturday, also includes a rebuttal of the US administration’s reasoning for the measures. In response to government statements that the WHO has “trashed and tarnished” and insulted it, and compromised its independence, the agency notes that “the reverse true,” and that the WHO has always sought to “engage with the United […]

Guterres calls on Israel to accept UN’s ‘detailed, principled’ aid plan for Gaza

By on    GENERAL  

Guterres calls on Israel to accept UN’s ‘detailed, principled’ aid plan for Gaza

Addressing reporters outside the Security Council, António Guterres called once again for a permanent ceasefire to end the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and full humanitarian access so aid can flow in following nearly 80 days of Israeli blockade. ‘Cruellest phase’ He said Palestinians in […]