Trump Blames Obama for Chemical Attack in Syria
The attack gave an opportunity to U.S. President Donald Trump to blame his predecessor Barack Obama for the chemical onslaught on Syrian population. By Rakesh Raman Dozens of people –…
UN Chief Disappointed Over Construction in Palestinian Territory
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his support Friday for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, voicing concern about the latest decision to build a new settlement in…
UN Chief António Guterres Calls for New Arab World
Addressing the League of Arab States Summit in Jordan on Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the importance of unity among the countries in the region to confront the…
27 Million People Lack Safe Water in Countries Facing Famine
Water shortages, inadequate sanitation, poor hygiene practices and disease outbreaks are posing an additional threat to severely malnourished children in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen, UNICEF said today.…
Artists Announced to Receive UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture
The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, will award the 14th edition of the UNESCO Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture to an Egyptian artist, Bahia Shehab, the first woman from the…
Half of Yemen Population Lives on Less Than $2 a Day
After two years of brutal conflict, families in Yemen are increasingly resorting to extreme measures to support their children, said UNICEF in a report released Monday as the war in…