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Israel must ensure basic needs in Gaza are met, says World Court

The ICJ also stated that Israel did not provide sufficient proof of Hamas's involvement in UNRWA.

 A torn UNRWA logo is seen among destruction in Rafah, in southern Gaza, January 22, 2025
The family of Al-Rasheed Al-Tahir, a displaced Sudanese man who's reunited with his sisters, nephews and nieces, react, after the family fled the war-torn al-Fashir city, as the humanitarian situation deteriorates amid the ongoing conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the

Civilians in Sudan's al-Fashir cower from drones as siege worsens hunger

General view of the Iranian Consulate where Iran holds nuclear talks with so-called E3 group of France, Britain and Germany, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 25, 2025.

Iran deal is over, says Tehran

A drone view shows the destruction in a residential neighbourhood, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Gaza City, October 19, 2025.

Palestinian Authority unveils $67b. Gaza reconstruction plan


New Zealand reimposes sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance

New Zealand will reintroduce UN sanctions on Iran, citing nuclear non-compliance, as well as ties to antisemitic attacks. Restrictions take effect Oct. 18.

The current New Zealand flag flies on Parliament buildings in Wellington's Central Cusiness District on March 24, 2016.

Pakistan, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan weigh joining Gaza stabilization force

So far, Indonesia is the only country to publicly offer troops, saying it could deploy 20,000 soldiers under a United Nations mandated peacekeeping mission, something not outlined in Trump’s plan.

US President Donald Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto gesture as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a US-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.

Gaza needs massive boost in emergency aid after ceasefire, UN relief chief says

Israeli officials said 600 trucks have been approved to enter the blockaded territory under the current US-brokered truce deal.

Palestinians pass by rubble, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2025.

Israel tells UN will only allow half agreed number of aid trucks into Gaza

The restriction will be enacted due to Hamas's failure to return the remains of deceased Israeli hostages within the 72-hour window agreed on by Israel and Hamas.

Palestinians gather to collect aid supplies from trucks that entered Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip October 12, 2025.

Time for a reset: Amid institutional paralysis, Trump and Aliyev call for a UN overhaul - opinion

The joint message is clear: the UN must adapt to the realities of the 21st century or risk irrelevance.

US President Donald Trump listens to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev as he speaks during a trilateral signing event with Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (not pictured), at the White House, in Washington, DC, August 8, 2025.

UK PM Starmer, UN's Guterres to attend Middle East peace summit in Egypt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will join world leaders in Egypt for the signing of a US-brokered deal to end the Israel-Hamas war.

US President Donald Trump speaks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland.

Why are they so afraid? The diplomatic fear to show friendship to Israel - comment

We can only hope that the day will come when we can talk to one another and not fear that we will lose our job, go to prison, or even face a death sentence.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to many empty seats at the UN General Assembly.

ICJ scheduled to deliver advisory opinion on Israel’s obligations regarding presence of int’l orgs

The International Court of Justice will deliver its opinion regarding Israel's responsibilities in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem on October 22.

People hold a Palestinian flag outside The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the day of a hearing in the ongoing case regarding the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, in The Hague, Netherlands, April 28, 2025.

Nine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, UN spokesperson says

Houthi officials said the UN personnel's legal immunities should not shield espionage activities, accusing the organization of bias for condemning what they called "legal measures against spy cells"

Students and professors chant slogans as they participate in a weekly pro-Palestinian demonstration at campus of Sanaa University, in Sanaa, Yemen September 10, 2025.

Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing UNRWA of aiding Hamas in October 7 attacks

The judge ruled that, since UNRWA is a part of the United Nations, it can claim the organization's immunity from being sued.

Burned out vehicles on Kibbutz Nahal Oz in the aftermath of Hamas's October 7 massacre; illustrative.

Spain launches investigation into 158 companies tied to 'Israeli-occupied territories'

According to a new law approved by the Spanish Government last week, the advertising of goods and services from the 'occupied territories' is prohibited.

A drone view of Al-Arroub refugee camp alongside a new road, part of the expansion of Israeli bypass roads connecting Israeli settlers in the West Bank with Jerusalem, in the West Bank, September 29, 2025.