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Middle East August 13, 2024

Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says

Yemen's Houthi rebels have stormed the United Nations’ Human Rights Office in the country's capital and seized vehicles, documents and furniture, according to a senior U.N. official.

Lifestyle Books August 12, 2024

Demi-Leigh Tebow, wife of Tim Tebow, survived attempted carjacking to find new purpose, help others

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Demi-Leigh Tebow, wife of Tim Tebow, described events in her life that led her to fight for the rights of others. Her new book is "A Crown That Lasts."

New York August 7, 2024

FBI raids New York home of former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter: 'Ongoing federal investigation'

The FBI and state police on Wednesday raided the upstate New York home of a former U.N. weapons inspector, Fox News Digital has learned.

Israel August 5, 2024

UN forced to fire 9 employees over likely involvement in Hamas massacre: 'Tip of the iceberg'

The UNRWA has been plunged into the worst terrorism scandal of its checkered history having been accused by critics of failing to promote peace while stoking antisemitism.

Israel July 28, 2024

Israeli lawmakers seek to ban UNRWA over support for Hamas, declare it terrorist entity

This week, Israeli lawmakers approved the first reading of a bill that would cut ties with the U.N. aid agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, and declare it a terrorist entity.

Pacific July 26, 2024

Gang kills at least 26 villagers in remote Papua New Guinea, officials say

A gang has killed at least 26 people across three villages in Papua New Guinea, marking the latest violence in the island nation relating to sorcery allegations and contested land ownership.

Asia July 23, 2024

Internet remains down in Bangladesh despite apparent calm following deadly protests

Bangladesh declared a public holiday on Monday and remained without internet for a fifth day following a Supreme Court ruling that reduced a government job quota system.

Caribbean July 22, 2024

UN ambassador announces $60M in aid, police resources for Haiti

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced an additional $60 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti while in the nation Monday.

Israel July 19, 2024

Netanyahu, Israel blast UN court decision over illegal settlements ruling: 'Fundamentally wrong'

The historic statement has no legally binding aspects, but Israeli officials have issued scathing indictments on the court and its decision-making process.

South Korea July 18, 2024

South Korea's top court issues landmark ruling recognizing some rights for same-sex couples

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples in a landmark verdict.