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Guterres calls for ‘maximum restraint’ following drone assault on key Saudi oil facility
The UN Secretary-General appealed on Sunday for “maximum restraint" following a wave of drone attacks claimed by Houthi rebels in Yemen, against a huge Saudi Arabian State-owned Armco petroleum processing facility, which…
Will France, UK, US Ever Pay for What They Have Done to Yemen?
A recent UN Human Rights Council report has exposed the US, UK, and France’s role in the destruction of Yemen, prompting conversations about the accountability of those responsible for the carnage.
Renowned activist, press freedom…
US Senators Urge Saudi Regime to Fulfill Yemen Pledge
American senators urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to live up to its pledge to contribute to a 2019 United Nations humanitarian appeal for Yemen.
In a letter sent to de facto Saudi ruler, seen by Reuters on Wednesday, a group…
UN chief urges ‘active, substantive and meaningful participation’ on International Day of Democracy
On the International Day of Democracy, the United Nations chief urged each Government to respect its citizens’ right to “meaningful participation” in the political process.
“At…
In The Bahamas, Guterres sees impact of ‘Category Hell’ hurricane, ‘powered by climate change’
The UN chief saw for himself the deadly power of Hurricane Dorian on the shattered islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama on Saturday, describing it as more like a “Category Hell” disaster, than the official Category 5 designation used by…
Monsoon destroys Rohingya shelters, sparking record UN emergency food agency response in Bangladesh
Unusually heavy monsoon rains have inundated shelters in refugee camps in southern Bangladesh creating “havoc”, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday, as it launched its biggest emergency response of the year for displaced…
Annexing Jordan Valley would end ‘illusion’ of a meaningful two-State solution: UN rights expert
Israel’s intention to annex the Jordan Valley is illegal and threatens chances for a meaningful two-State solution with the Palestinians, a UN independent human rights expert has said.
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Israeli PM Threatens to Start Another War on Gaza in Coming Days
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he may start another military operation in the besieged Gaza Strip before September 17, when snap elections are to be held in the occupied territories.
Another conflict with Gaza…
Saudi Intelligence Member Confirms Bin Salman’s Involvement in Khashoggi’s Killing
A Saudi intelligence agent, who was able to leave the Saudi Kingdom to Ireland, revealed new information in the case of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at his country's embassy in Istanbul. The most important of which is a…
INTERVIEW: Poverty, education and inclusion top new General Assembly President’s priority list
Back in June, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, was elected by acclamation to preside over the 74th session of the General Assembly, which kicks off in New York in just over a week.…