Doha summit vows to fund social protections for 3.8 billion people
The declaration is a political mandate for countries to help more people gain basic health care, housing and education.
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Gaza health reconstruction requires $7 billion amid global aid stalemate
The staggering reconstruction cost is compounded by an inability to deliver immediate, life-saving supplies.
U.N. top court says Israel must let UNRWA supply critical aid for Gaza
The International Court of Justice noted that the population of the Gaza Strip has been "inadequately supplied" with aid.
As U.N. staff depart Sanaa, 53 others still arbitrarily detained in Yemen
The arbitrary arrests intensify the humanitarian crisis, threatening aid cutbacks for over 19 million people.
Release of hostages and prisoners opens path for aid, peace summit
ICRC teams received hostages in Gaza and transferred Palestinians from Israeli detention to Gaza and the West Bank.
U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal hailed by U.N. and global powers
The U.N. chief commended the diplomatic efforts of the U.S., Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in brokering the breakthrough.
U.N. sanctions tension rises as U.S. court clears trial for Turkish bank
The ruling tests the limits of sovereign immunity during a period of intense, worldwide enforcement of Iran penalties.
Conditional hostage deal sets stage for Hamas-Israel talks in Cairo
The diplomatic process advanced after Hamas conditionally accepted the main parts of the U.S.-backed peace framework.
Gaza trauma cases double as WHO warns of $10 billion health collapse
Nearly 42,000 people in Gaza have life-changing injuries, a number that has severely strained limited health resources.
Iran sanctions snapback reimposed, escalating nuclear proliferation risk
The snapback mechanism formally terminates the deal aimed at preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Gaza City health system collapsing as MSF suspends operations in north
Escalating attacks pose an 'unacceptable level of risk' for medical workers as Israeli tanks advance near health facilities.
Two leaders amplify a bitter divide at the U.N. over the war in Gaza
In dueling speeches, Israeli and Palestinian leaders showcased the pressure bearing down from a range of developments.
Syria's president calls for 'complete lifting of sanctions' in U.N. address
The appearance by al-Sharaa, who came to power in December, signals a shift in Syria’s international engagement.
U.S. vetoes U.N. ceasefire resolution on Gaza, deepening diplomatic rifts
A U.S. diplomat defended the veto, saying the resolution failed to condemn Hamas or recognize Israel's right to self-defense.
U.N. panel accuses Israel of genocide as Gaza ground offensive intensifies
The commission concluded that statements by Israeli officials and the pattern of military conduct provided direct evidence.
U.N. assembly formally endorses two-country solution declaration
Crafted by an unusual alliance of France and Saudi Arabia, the declaration is a bid to re-energize a stalled peace process.