The extremist group is reported to still have thousands of foreign terrorist fighters among its ranks in Iraq and Syria and an 'influence' and 'intent' to launch international attacks.
UNITED NATIONS (AN) — U.N. counterterrorism experts reported that Islamic State militants remained a "covert" global threat, despite their recent losses and shifts in tactics.
The United Nations Office of Counterterrorism, or UNOCT, warned the extremist group still had between 14,000 and 18,000 militants in Iraq and Syria, including up to 3,000 foreign terrorist fighters.
The group of organizations that reviewed the U.N. agency recommends several ways of strengthening its neutrality.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza — more than 95% Palestinians – since the outbreak of war.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
The group of organizations that reviewed the U.N. agency recommends several ways of strengthening its neutrality.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
Climate scientists have warned for decades about bleaching of coral reefs, which are nurseries for commercial fisheries.
