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Expanding areas under Israeli control in Gaza increase risks to civilians, UN warns

The alert comes amid continued displacement and mounting humanitarian pressures across the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). In a statement, the combined…

3 weeks ago

UN envoy warns of growing risks in El Obeid as Sudan conflict drags on

Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters in New York, Pekka Haavisto said the situation in El Obeid, capital of North…

1 month ago

Trump heralds Iran deal but questions – and risks – remain

The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure…

1 month ago

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged

Will mine-clearing activities place American naval vessels at greater risk of Iranian attacks? How would the US determine who paid…

3 months ago

US warns its citizens to leave Lebanon citing escalating security risks

The advisory follows recent military developments, including a US jet reportedly being shot down and Israeli strikes on parts of…

4 months ago

Iran’s Kurds may look like shortcut to regime change- But it risks reckless new Middle East war

As relentless American and Israeli missile strikes pound Iran’s military infrastructure, a new and potentially explosive front in the conflict…

5 months ago

Measles cases drop in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but outbreak risks remain

“While cases have reduced, the conditions that led to the resurgence of this deadly disease in recent years remain and…

5 months ago

Mozambique floods heighten disease, malnutrition risks – UN agencies

The head of aid coordination office, OCHA, in the country, Paola Emerson, told reporters in Geneva that more than half…

6 months ago

Trial launched in Ramsey to ‘help spot health risks early’

A pilot scheme designed to identify and nip potential health problems in the bud has been launched by the Isle…

6 months ago

Risks mount for pregnant women in Ukraine

The incident comes amid alarming new data from the UN’s reproductive health agency (UNFPA), showing a sharp rise in the…

8 months ago