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Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support

The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohammed Al Hassan, briefed members for the last time as the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) prepares to conclude its mandate on 31 December after more...

US-Iran war: Guterres calls for continued talks, end to ceasefire violations

Marathon discussions hosted by Pakistan ended in stalemate this weekend in the country’s capital, Islamabad.  While no agreement was reached, “the discussions themselves underscored the seriousness of their engagement and constituted a positive and...

Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel: Best Scientist at the Intersection of Science and Faith in the...

Best of Best Review proudly announced Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel as Best Scientist at the Intersection of Science and Faith in the United States of...

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 April: Uncertainty grows in the Strait of Hormuz

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed security incidents, including reported attacks on vessels and a US interception of an Iranian...

UN demands hostage release, urges protection and aid for Gaza civilians

Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, and Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations for humanitarian coordination wing, OCHA, were briefing ambassadors in the Security Council,...

Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering

“All actors must adhere to international law and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” he said, adding that the UN mission which remains in place...

Over 115,000 Syrians have returned home since end of Assad dictatorship

The information is based on public statements by host countries, contacts with immigration services from inside Syria, and border monitoring by the agency and...

Suffering continues for civilians in Gaza and Lebanon

Aid workers are being forced to work in unsafe conditions, as insecurity and restrictions by Israeli forces prevent them from reaching people in need,...

The inspiring female engineer breathing new life into Yemen’s ancient capital

"There is a common language between me and the buildings. In every house I try to preserve. I feel that the city is grateful...

Middle East crisis: Live updates from the Security Council and UN across the region

We will be following the latest breaking news over the day, including from UN staff on the ground in the Middle East, dispatches from...

Winter storms upended thousands in Gaza

“Tents were blown away or damaged, homes collapsed under storm conditions, and personal belongings were soaked,” according to its latest update. “In several locations, entire displacement sites were...

Freedom of expression also under fire in Gaza war, rights expert says

“Rarely have we seen – and this is what bothers me - extensive patterns of unlawful, discriminatory and disproportionate restriction by States and private...

In Damascus, top UN envoy stresses need for credible, inclusive, ‘Syrian owned’ transition

The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on Syria also called for all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians as the country grapples with...

From Science and Math to the Bible’s Conclusions: A Shocking Discovery that Will Surprise...

Photo credit: Science180 (www.Science180.com). Author Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel Demystifies the Intersection of Science and Faith with the Holy Grail of Scientific DiscoveryScience180, the trusted U.S.-based...

Science180 Announces Scientific Milestone in the Turbulent Origin of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

Science180 reveals a groundbreaking scientific approach, providing a new understanding of the formation of Earth, Moon,...

UN chief urges halt to escalation after Israeli strikes on Iran

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN chief, said in a statement that António Guterres is “deeply alarmed” by the continued escalation across the region.“All...

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 17 March: Crisis impact ripples across region

The crisis in the Middle East has entered its third week, with fighting continuing across the region and humanitarian needs rising. Oil prices continue...

Lebanon: Families flee Beirut as Israel threatens renewed strikes on Hezbollah

Thousands of people fled the southern suburbs of the capital, Beirut, on Monday after Israeli announced that it will carry out renewed strikes targeting Hezbollah militants sheltered...

Al Jazeera ban must be lifted, rights experts urge Palestinian Authority

The development comes one week after a court in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank ordered the closure of several Al Jazeera websites. A...

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 6 April: Strikes persist across region amid rising humanitarian needs

Strikes and counter-strikes continue across the Middle East, with dozens of casualties reported over the weekend in Lebanon following Israeli strikes targeting the south...

Science180 Mathematically Reaches the Most Sought-After Milestone at the Intersection of Science and Faith

Photo credit: Science180 (www.Science180.com). American scientist Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel mathematically proved that the Earth was formed 2.82 days, the Moon 3.32 days, and the Sun...

Middle East crisis: Latest updates for 8 November

The UN human rights office released a scathing report on the ongoing war in Gaza as deadly Israeli military operations continue to pound the...

UNRWA delivers bulk of aid in Gaza, as destruction mounts in West Bank

UNRWA’s communications director Juliette Touma described catastrophic scenes at the camp, where some 100 buildings had been “destroyed or heavily damaged” by the detonations...

In Beirut, Guterres demands end to Middle East war: Civilians ‘deserve to live without...

Speaking to reporters in the capital Beirut following two weeks of widespread destruction triggered by the US and Israeli bombing of Iran, António Guterres...