Politics May 14, 2024 Red-state financial officers urge Biden to back Israel, 'alarmed' of wavering support in 'hour of need' Twenty-nine state financial officers are urging President Biden to maintain support for Israel amidst recent conflicts in Rafah, citing concerns over wavering commitment and antisemitic demonstrations.
VIDEO May 13, 2024 UN spokesman responds to question on drop in Gaza death toll The UN revised its death count for women and children in Gaza, cutting it by almost 50% in its latest calculation. (Credit: UNTV)
Israel May 13, 2024 UN revises Gaza death toll, almost 50% less women and children killed than previously reported The United Nations suddenly adjusted its death toll count in Gaza to show that less women and children were killed, admitting widely quoted Hamas data is unreliable.
Media May 10, 2024 Two universities rescind commencement invitations to UN ambassador over Israel-Hamas war The University of Vermont and Xavier University have decided to cancel upcoming commencement ceremony speeches by UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Iraq May 10, 2024 Iraq asks UN to abandon political mission in Baghdad The Iraqi government requested Wednesday that the U.N. end a mission aimed at promoting governance and human rights reforms in the strife-torn nation by the end of next year.
Europe May 10, 2024 Top Maltese politician resigns over charges in high-profile hospital scandal Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne of Malta resigned Friday, also abandoning his European Commission bid, after being charged with fraud.
UNITED NATIONS May 10, 2024 US promises to squash Palestinian membership push at UN following vote The U.S. has avoided having to decide if it will pull funding from the U.N. and the its specialized agencies, which it would have had to do under public law passed in the 1990s.
India May 10, 2024 India's top court grants opposition leader bail, enabling him to campaign in elections A top Indian opposition leader has been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court nearly seven weeks after his arrest in a bribery case, according to officials.
Health May 10, 2024 Pandemic treaty stumbles as nations struggle to finalize global plan Global leaders, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, have committed to improving future responses to similar situations, but establishing a pandemic treaty has proven difficult.
Africa May 9, 2024 UN seeks $430 million for drought-hit Zimbabwe, saying millions of people need food and water The U.N. humanitarian agency has said about half of the population of Zimbabwe needs water and food urgently, and has launched an appeal for $430 million to help those in need.
