World Leaders Meet at UN to Address Gaza Crisis New York – A high-level meeting convened at the initiative of U.S. President Donald Trump brought together leaders from eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to discuss the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza, devastated by ongoing conflict. The meeting was co-hosted by President Trump […]
Kim Jong Un Recalls ‘Fond Memories’ of Trump, Rejects Nuclear Talks PYONGYANG – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he still remembers former U.S. President Donald Trump fondly, while firmly rejecting any chance of giving up his country’s nuclear weapons. Speaking at the Supreme People’s Assembly on Sunday, Kim said North Korea’s survival […]
UN Council Prepares Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Amid US Opposition New York — The United Nations Security Council is set to vote Thursday on a new draft resolution calling for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza, a permanent ceasefire, and the release of hostages. The move comes nearly two years into Israel’s military campaign in the […]
Several Countries to Recognize Palestinian State at UN Summit Ahead of a United Nations summit co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris on September 22 in New York, several countries—including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom—have announced plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state. Shahin, expressing her “shock” at the European Union’s inaction over the […]
GAZA CITY — Before dawn on Tuesday, the Israeli military launched heavy bombardment across Gaza City and sent ground forces deeper into the territory’s largest urban centre, driving fresh waves of people from their homes. The strikes came as a United Nations investigation released a blistering finding that Israel had committed “genocide” in the Palestinian […]
UN Commission: Genocide Is Happening in Gaza, Responsibility Lies With Israel GENEVA – A United Nations inquiry has found that genocide is ongoing in Gaza, placing responsibility squarely on Israel. Navi Pillay, head of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI), told AFP that the findings show “the responsibility lies with the State of […]
UN Commission: ‘Genocide Is Happening in Gaza, Responsibility Lies With Israel’ GENEVA – The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry (COI) has concluded that genocide is taking place in Gaza, with the responsibility resting squarely on Israel, commission chief Navi Pillay told AFP. The report, released nearly two years after the conflict erupted, comes from […]
UN Report: Antarctic Ozone Hole Shrinks, Showing Signs of Recovery Geneva – The ozone hole over Antarctica was smaller in 2024 compared to recent years, according to a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Experts hailed the finding as positive news for both human health and the planet. “Today, the ozone layer […]
Pakistan Condemns Israeli Aggression in Qatar, Calls for UN Action ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on Qatar, denouncing it as an unprovoked and unlawful act of aggression that violates international law and threatens regional stability. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that Pakistan, along with Algeria and Somalia, has […]
Pakistan Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar, Calls for UN Security Council Meeting Islamabad – Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attack on Qatar, calling it an unprovoked violation of the Gulf nation’s sovereignty. The government, alongside Algeria and Somalia, has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the situation, Deputy […]