Headlines- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, attended high-level discussions in Iran about the resumption of talks between the US and Iran.
- In an interview with Iranian state media on Wednesday, Mohsen Rezaei, the military advisor to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, threatened that Iran would sink US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such purchases as Washington enforces a maritime blockade on Iran.
- Israel's strikes against Hezbollah have resulted in at least 2,167 deaths and 7,061 injuries in Lebanon.
- Iran will compete in the World Cup "for sure" despite the war with the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed on Wednesday.
- Iran's army has threatened to block trade via the Red Sea, the Gulf, and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade of Iranian ports persists.
Tag: United Nations
Even with the Subsiding Conflict, People...
UNICEF, the UN and partners have massively scaled up services and assistance in Al-Hol camp. But critical gaps remain in shelter, water and sanitation and health sectors
Malakal Mobile Court for Rape Victims
Once all is set, the suspects are brought in from the United Nations protection site, under heavy UN police security. And then one by one, the accused take their place in the dock, as the audience awaits the proceedings
Secretary-General Participates in United Nations Kids...
Children visit the UN Headquarters during the UN Kids Day on February 20
International Court of Justice Hears Jadhav...
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), principal judicial organ of the UN, holds public hearing in the Jadhav Case (India v. Pakistan) from 18 to 21 February 2019 at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court
Nigerian Center Teaches Coding to Conflict-Displaced...
Nigeria’s internal conflicts have displaced nearly two million people, according to the United Nations, 60 percent of them children. A program in the Nigerian capital is trying to teach internally displaced children technology skills
Flag of North Macedonia is Raised...
The flag of North Macedonia is raised at United Nations headquarters in New York, as the name of the country is settled
UNHCR Helps Greek Government Move Thousands...
Lesvos and Samos have been given priority for the so-called decongestion operation over other islands as the RICs of Moria and Vathy are in desperate straits. More than half of all transfers have taken place from Moria
Casualties in Landmine Explosives Increases More...
In Afghanistan, landmine survivors make up a small fraction of the nearly three percent of the population that is registered as having a disability, according to UNMAS
UN Highlights Zero Tolerance for Female...
United Nations is highlighting zero tolerance for female genital mutilation, or FGM. In a statement this week, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, called it an “abhorrent human rights violation affecting women and girls around the world.” The controversial practice is widespread in parts of Africa, but it also happens in the United States
President of Equatorial Guinea Mbasogo visits...
The “Ark of Return” is a Permanent Memorial at UN Headquarters designed by architect Rodney Leon, to honour the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade