United Nations

Harrowing data from a U.N.-backed group warns that Palestinians are still suffering "catastrophic" food conditions amid Israel's aid blockage.
A U.N. report says many countries are bouncing back, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing conditions in their country deteriorating.
The country's international airport was shuttered by gangs that now control most of the capital city.
The report comes nearly five months after the Oct. 7 attacks, which left about 1,200 people dead and some 250 others taken hostage.
The alleged acts may "amount to serious crimes under international criminal law," said the experts, pointing to reports of violence and sexual assault.
In a surprise move ahead of the vote, the United States circulated a rival U.N. Security Council resolution that would support a temporary cease-fire in Gaza.
The proposed resolution says Israel’s planned major ground offensive into the southern Gaza city of Rafah “should not proceed under current circumstances.”
The International Court of Justice opens historic hearings over Israel’s 57-year occupation that Palestinians and rights groups say amounts to apartheid.
The comments come as a right-wing Israeli War Cabinet member threatens to invade Rafah if all remaining hostages are not freed by Ramadan.
UNRWA has provided direct relief and aid to Palestinians for 75 years. Damaging claims by Israel have left its fate in question.