IDF says it did not operate within UNIFIL post, countering UN claims

IDF says it did not operate within UNIFIL post, countering UN claims

As part of the IDF’s activity to destroy Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Lebanon, the IDF operated near a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) post last Thursday, the military announced on Sunday. In their statement, the IDF countered claims by stating that engineering vehicles did not enter the UNIFIL position in the area.  However, … Read more

Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to United Nations

Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to United Nations

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, … Read more

Raised on oil: Azerbaijan takes the driver’s seat in global climate talks but will ‘black gold’ legacy threaten its green transition?

Raised on oil: Azerbaijan takes the driver’s seat in global climate talks but will ‘black gold’ legacy threaten its green transition?

While that would also tidy up Azerbaijan’s own national greenhouse gases emissions count, it only moves a polluting problem to those buying its gas exports.  Climate accounting does not typically count exported emissions, meaning the pollution burden falls on countries that import and consume energy. It is why there should be increased scrutiny on the … Read more

Azerbaijan takes driver’s seat in global climate negotiations but oil legacy fuels concerns over commitment

Raised on oil: Azerbaijan takes the driver’s seat in global climate talks but will ‘black gold’ legacy threaten its green transition?

While that would also tidy up Azerbaijan’s own national greenhouse gases emissions count, it only moves a polluting problem to those buying its gas exports.  Climate accounting does not typically count exported emissions, meaning the pollution burden falls on countries that import and consume energy. It is why there should be increased scrutiny on the … Read more

UN continues to deliver humanitarian aid to Lebanon

UN continues to deliver humanitarian aid to Lebanon

United Nations: UN agencies and partners continue to deliver humanitarian aid to the crisis-impacted people in Lebanon amid escalating hostilities, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief, said at a daily briefing. On Monday, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) delivered medical supplies and fuel for generators to … Read more

Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment

Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment

CALI, Colombia —  Wealthy nations appeared to hit a limit with how much they are willing to pay to conserve nature around the world, instead shifting their focus at the two-week U.N. biodiversity summit toward discussions of private money filling the funding gap. At the COP16 negotiations in Cali, Colombia, countries failed to figure out … Read more

UN agencies say situation in North Gaza ‘apocalyptic’

UN agencies say situation in North Gaza ‘apocalyptic’

United Nations: Leaders of UN agencies and humanitarian organisations warned the situation in North Gaza is “apocalyptic,” calling on Israel to cease its assault on the region and humanitarians, and urging all parties to protect civilians. “The situation unfolding in North Gaza is apocalyptic. The area has been under siege for almost a month, denied … Read more

UN says North Gaza ‘apocalyptic,’ everyone at ‘imminent risk’ of death

UN says North Gaza ‘apocalyptic,’ everyone at ‘imminent risk’ of death

The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is “apocalyptic” as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas terrorists in the area, top United Nations officials warned on Friday. “The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence,” they said in a statement signed by the … Read more

Saudi Arabia ranks 12th in international tourism receipts

Saudi Arabia ranks 12th in international tourism receipts

Photo: Reuters The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has made a significant leap in the global tourism industry, ranking 12th in terms of international tourism receipts in 2023, compared to 27th place in 2019. The Kingdom has risen 15 international tourism receipt positions and is currently leading the Top 50 in upward movement. According to … Read more

India calls for urgent delivery of financial resources to help countries achieve biodiversity goals

India calls for urgent delivery of financial resources to help countries achieve biodiversity goals

India has urged developed countries to urgently provide finance, technology and capacity-building resources to developing and poorer nations to help them achieve their biodiversity targets. Delivering India’s national statement at the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh also announced that India will launch its updated … Read more