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United Nations February 12, 2025

UN halts humanitarian work in Yemen's Houthi stronghold after staff detentions

The United Nations has suspended humanitarian operations in northern Saada after rebels detained eight more U.N. staffers, during one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

United Kingdom February 9, 2025

‘Put down the bong’: Senator smokes UK prime minister on Senate floor

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., took aim at U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer over a British plan to relinquish control of a territory that hosts a joint U.S.-U.K. naval base.

Trump's First 100 Days February 9, 2025

Days before Trump halted funding, an ex-Israeli hostage was held at UNRWA school in Gaza, she reveals

Former Israeli hostage Emily Damari said she was held in an UNRWA center in Gaza. Damari was recently released as part of the hostages for ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Benjamin Netanyahu February 6, 2025

Netanyahu gifts Trump controversial item that helped turn tide in war against Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave President Trump an unusual gift in homage to the controversial pager operation that targeted Hezbollah terrorists.

Politics February 6, 2025

US ally accuses Biden admin of using USAID as a 'tool to interfere with domestic issues'

The Trump administration has made USAID a prime target for spending cuts under Elon Musk's DOGE — and America’s allies and enemies alike are taking notice.

Antisemitism Exposed February 6, 2025

Experts slam UN action plan for combating antisemitism: ‘phony exercise in futility’

Experts questions how the U.N.'s response to antisemitism fails to define anti-Jewish hatred or give a mechanism for combating antisemitism spread by U.N. members.

World February 5, 2025

UN chief sounds the alarm amid fears over possible DOGE-inspired cuts after Trump's order

UN Secretary-General António Guterres sends a letter to U.N. staff as President Donald Trump makes sweeping changes to U.S. foreign aid and funding.

Israel February 4, 2025

Trump cuts US off from UN Human Rights Council, bans UNRWA funding

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday ceasing U.S. engagement with the U.N. Human Rights Council and banning funding for the U.N. relief agency for Gaza.

Lebanon February 3, 2025

Trump urged to look into US funding of Lebanese army amid accusations of its ties to Hezbollah

Amid a resurgence of Hezbollah activity on Israel’s border there are new calls for the Trump administration to push the Lebanese state to root out Hezbollah and slash aid to the country’s army.

Israel January 30, 2025

Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: 'miserably failed in its mandate'

The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called the move by Jerusalem as "disastrous."