3 killed and several injured in Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church
The Holy Family Church, the only Catholic Church in Gaza, was struck by a raid this morning resulting in several injuries including the Parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli. This morning,…
Gaza death toll increases to 58,026, 138,520 others injured
The death toll from the Israeli occupation on the Gaza Strip has increased to 58,026, whil 138,520 others were injured, since October 7, 2023. Medical sources said on Sunday evening…
UN warns of mass human suffering in Gaza due to severe fuel shortage
The United Nations warns that the fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels. Fuel is the backbone of survival in Gaza. It powers hospitals, water systems, sanitation networks, ambulances, and…
Sweden gives SEK 8.2 billion to world’s poorest countries
Photo: Camilla Svensk/Swedish Parliament The Government has decided to contribute SEK 8.2 billion to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest countries. In doing…
Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death
On 24 September 2011, at a meeting of the heads of Tibetan spiritual traditions, I made a statement to fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet, followers of Tibetan Buddhism, and…
:MIDDLE EAST: Nine UNRWA staff to be fired for potential role in 7 October attacks on Israel
The UN said on Monday that nine staff working for its Palestine refugee agency UNRWA will be sacked because they may have been involved in the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led…
Swedish flag raised at NATO headquarters
On Monday 11 March, Sweden’s flag will be raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will deliver a speech and hold a joint press conference with NATO…
Clear and convincing information’ that hostages held in Gaza subjected to sexual violence, says UN Special Representative – MFA response to report of UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, briefs journalists at the UN Headquarters, in New York. Following a 17-day visit to Israel, the UN Special…
:MIDDLE EAST: Austria ja Japan suspends funding for U.N. relief agency over Oct. 7 allegations
More countries have halted funding to the largest UN agency operating in Gaza, as the crisis deepens over the alleged role of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks…
UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict arrives in Israel
Pramila Patten, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Ms. Patten’s visit comes against the backdrop of UN bodies such as the UN Women organization…