UN sounds alarm over Syria as sectarian clashes and Israeli strikes escalate
The Druze-majority Sweida governorate, long relatively insulated from earlier phases of Syria’s 14‑year conflict, has now become a flashpoint. Briefing…
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Syria: UN chief urges de-escalation as Sweida violence escalates, Israel strikes Damascus
News reports estimate that the sectarian violence in the predominantly Druze city of Sweida, south of the capital, has killed…
Ukraine: Civilians under fire in record numbers as attacks surge
According to the UN human rights office, OHCHR, at least 139 civilians have been killed and 791 injured so far in…
Security Council renews UN’s Haiti mission amid spiralling crises
By adopting resolution 2785, the Council renewed the authorization of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), reaffirming support for…
Gaza: ‘Unacceptable’ choice between getting shot or getting fed
UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told reporters in Geneva on Friday that “we’ve raised concerns about atrocity crimes…
Xiaomi X Pro QLED TV Review: The Price is Right
Xiaomi has long been a dominant player in India’s budget smart TV segment, and it continues to strengthen its position…
Libya: UN urges restraint as military buildup threatens renewed violence in Tripoli
In a statement late on Wednesday (local time), the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expressed deep concern over continued…
Srebrenica, 30 years on: UN officials and survivors call for truth, justice and vigilance
“I have survived a genocide,” said Munira Subašić, whose youngest son – her favourite – and 21 other family members…
South Sudan’s longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage
The outbreak – which started in September 2024 and was confirmed a month later – comes amidst a protracted humanitarian…
UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies
Adopted with 116 votes in favour, 12 abstentions and 2 against (Israel and United States), the resolution highlighted the multifaceted…