Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid
WEB DESK: The United Nations has issued a stark warning: humanitarian aid funding is failing to keep pace with escalating global needs. With the number of people requiring assistance projected to rise to 307 million in 2025, the UN estimates it can only provide aid to 60 per cent of
Landslide strikes Skardu
Five confirmed casualties have been reported after a landslide in Skardu hit a vehicle carrying people on Sunday afternoon, the police reported.
Israel threatens to close embassy in Ireland over support for Palestine
Israel has announced it will close its embassy in Ireland because of Dublin’s recognition of a Palestinian state and support for South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its actions in Gaza.
UN Security Council appears united on Syria, say diplomats
"Syrians are looking forward to establishing a state of freedom, equality, rule of law, democracy, and we will join efforts to rebuild our country, to rebuild what was destroyed, and to rebuild the future, better future of Syria," he said.
Russia, US clash at UN over escalation in Syria fighting
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters): Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting convened over a sudden escalation of fighting in Syria. Syrian rebels captured Aleppo last week in an attack initiated by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Formerly known as the
One woman killed by partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide: UN report
140 women and girls die every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative which means one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes, according to United Nations (UN) report.
UK hints at arresting Netanyahu if he visits
The British government has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face arrest if he travels to the UK, after an international arrest warrant was issued for him.
Australia, Turkey in 2026 UN climate summit hosting standoff
(Reuters) – Australia and Turkey are in a standoff over which country is better suited to host United Nations climate change talks in 2026, with neither willing to give up on their bid. Both countries have been in the running since 2022, but matters have come to a head at this year’s
PM Shehbaz urges implementation of UN climate framework to address crisis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the UN framework must be followed to deal with climate change during the 29th United Nations Climate Conference (COP 29) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on Tuesday. The Prime Minister said that developing countries need $160 billion by 2030 to deal with the
2024 “virtually certain” to be hottest year ever
It is now "virtually certain" that 2024 - a year punctuated by intense heatwaves and deadly storms - will be the world's warmest on record, according to projections by the European climate service.
