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Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children
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International Maritime Organization Advances Global Shipping Safety and Environmental Protection

International Maritime Organization Advances Global Shipping Safety and Environmental Protection

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is actively working to ensure the safety and security of global shipping while preventing marine and atmospheric pollution from vessels. With 176 member states, the IMO supports the UN's sustainable development goals. The organization has developed over 50 international treaties and offers more than 200 publications in multiple languages. Recent initiatives include the IMO–Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project, which provides fellowships for women professionals in the maritime sector. The IMO's mandate covers a broad spectrum of topics, including marine environment protection, maritime safety, and the implementation of various international conventions. This ongoing work underscores the IMO's critical role in regulating international shipping and fostering a sustainable maritime industry.
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War-damaged Gaza building collapses killing 12 people seeking shelter inside

War-damaged Gaza building collapses killing 12 people seeking shelter inside

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu Alkas CAIRO/GAZA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Gaza rescuers on Wednesday combed through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing at least 12 Palestinians, including five children, and trapping dozens of others beneath the rubble.
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US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

The U.S. has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
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UN Agencies Warn of Imminent Collapse of Aid Networks in Sudan Amid Funding Shortages

UN Agencies Warn of Imminent Collapse of Aid Networks in Sudan Amid Funding Shortages

The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) has issued a stark warning that Sudan’s aid network is on the brink of collapse. Ongoing conflict, heavy rains, and continuous displacement are threatening to bring an 'imminent end' to the emergency relief supply provided through the IOM’s Common Humanitarian Pipeline. Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies are projected to be depleted by the end of the current month. The operational capacity of warehouses crucial for maintaining the pipeline can only be sustained until the end of the year. The war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, has resulted in over 200,000 deaths and created the world’s largest hunger and displacement crisis. Despite the escalating needs, global aid funding has seen a significant reduction, stretching resources thin. The IOM’s Director General, Amy Pope, emphasized that the entire humanitarian system could collapse within weeks wi...
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War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu Alkas CAIRO/GAZA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 Palestinians including children and trapping dozens of others beneath the rubble.
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UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The recovery of hundreds of bodies from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza during the war that began nearly three years ago has raised fresh concerns about possible war crimes, the U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday.
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UN weighs moving Ukraine aid supplies underground after warehouse hits

UN weighs moving Ukraine aid supplies underground after warehouse hits

GENEVA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.N. humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine said on Tuesday his organisation is considering moving aid supplies underground to dodge Russian strikes, which have hit 10 of its warehouses this year, destroying millions of dollars' worth of supplies.
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UN Agencies Warn of Imminent Collapse of Aid Networks in Sudan Amid Funding Shortages and Ongoing Conflict

UN Agencies Warn of Imminent Collapse of Aid Networks in Sudan Amid Funding Shortages and Ongoing Conflict

The United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM) has issued a stark warning that Sudan's aid network is on the brink of collapse. Ongoing fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), coupled with heavy rains and continued displacement, threatens to halt emergency relief supplies. Since April 2023, the conflict has reportedly killed over 200,000 people and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crisis. The IOM's network, comprising nearly 100 national and international NGOs, has provided aid to 2.8 million people since July 2023, but its reach is diminishing due to a significant reduction in global aid funding. Shelter and aid relief supplies are projected to be depleted by the end of the month without immediate donor support, and the operational capacity of warehouses can only be sustained until the end of the year. A total of 8.6 million people remain internally displaced in Sudan, with violence and floods continuously damaging shelters...
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Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs, according to a U.S. official familiar with the sale.
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On This Day: The Incheon Landing Turned the Tide of the Korean War

On This Day: The Incheon Landing Turned the Tide of the Korean War

The Battle of Incheon, an amphibious invasion launched on September 15, 1950, marked a dramatic shift in the Korean War. Before this operation, Uni...
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Sudan's UN Representative Argues Arms Embargo Undermines Nation's Right to Self-Defense

Sudan's UN Representative Argues Arms Embargo Undermines Nation's Right to Self-Defense

Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Al-Harith Idriss, has voiced strong opposition to the expansion of an arms embargo across Sudan. Addressing the UN Security Council, Ambassador Idriss stated that such an embargo conflicts with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which upholds the inherent right of member states to self-defense. He emphasized that the Sudanese Armed Forces and integrated forces are engaged in defending the nation and repelling aggression, asserting their right to possess, produce, and acquire conventional weapons necessary for sovereignty and territorial protection. Ambassador Idriss highlighted that ongoing wartime conditions and security fragility prevent the state from fully controlling weapon movements and proliferation, especially given the presence of numerous armed groups and mercenaries. He also noted the international community's failure to support the integration and disarmament of armed groups following the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement, citing the Rapid S...