Middle East

MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Strikes continue from US, Israel and Iran as UN urges restraint

Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran aimed…

5 months ago

Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO

The missiles reportedly destroyed a girl’s primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 150 and wounding almost 100. Many…

5 months ago

Attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace and security’

The attack on Iran reportedly targeted military sites as well as the leadership of the Iranian regime. Explosions were heard…

5 months ago

UN’s Türk urges dialogue after deadly clashes on Afghan-Pakistan border

“This situation calls for urgent political dialogue, rather than escalating the use of force,” said the High Commissioner for Human…

5 months ago

‘I dream of a safe life’: Gaza’s children share the future they want

Through expressing their hopes for peace in art, poetry and models that they have made from rubble created by the…

5 months ago

Fears of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank: UN rights report

The report covers the period from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025 and is based on monitoring conducted by OHCHR and information from governmental sources,…

5 months ago

Humanitarian access to Gaza still insufficient for relief and rebuilding: UN development chief

Mr. De Croo, who chose Gaza for his first overseas visit since being appointed to the top job in November…

6 months ago

Guterres deplores Israel’s move to resume land registration in the West Bank

The development follows an Israeli cabinet decision from May 2025 and applies to Area C of the West Bank, which…

6 months ago

Syria transition gains ground with Kurdish deal, but violence and humanitarian strain persist

Briefing ambassadors for the first time as Deputy Special Envoy, Claudio Cordone pointed to the 30 January ceasefire and integration…

6 months ago

UN envoy urges renewed political push as Yemen tensions rise

Hans Grundberg also warned that rising regional tensions risk dragging Yemen back into broader confrontation. “I ask this Council to remain…

6 months ago