Why the Black Sea grain deal is so important
International Geneva read aloudXRussia announced on July 17 that it was walking away from the Black Sea grain export deal. The deal was a rare case of Moscow and Kyiv […]
UN agency slashes cash aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan, raising the alarm on its funding crunch
Syrian refugees line up to register their names at an employment office, at the Azraq Refugee Camp, 100 kilometers east of Amman, Jordan. BEIRUT: The United Nations food agency said […]
Last ship leaves Ukraine as Black Sea grain deal expires
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL JUL 16, 2023 – The cargo ship Mehmet Bey waits to pass through the Bosporus off the shores of Yenikapı during a misty morning in […]
‘Europe or death’ – the teenage migrants risking it all to cross the Med
bbc,com Migrants saved in one of the first rescue operations in the Mediterranean since hundreds of people died when a boat sank off the Greek coast, say nothing could deter […]
Qur’an burning ‘manufactured’ to create anger and division, says UN human rights chief
Political and religious leaders have a crucial role to play in preventing religiously offensive acts by denouncing all desecrations of holy places and symbols, said Volker Turk. (AFP) EPHREM KOSSAIFYJuly […]
At the UN Special Session on Palestine
Jul 10,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / James J. Zogby Last week, I addressed a special United Nations Security Council Session on Palestine, invited by the president of the Security Council, […]
The Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, 9361st Meeting UNO
The Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, 9361st Meeting | UN Web TV Summary The Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, 9361st Meeting Description […]
Pakistan’s false claims on human rights exposed ahead of Monday’s UN review
GENEVA, January 26, 2023 — Ahead of a mandatory United Nations review of Pakistan’s human rights record this Monday, January 30, a report by a human rights group has exposed numerous false claims […]
World Refugee Day: Syrian, Palestinian refugees need understanding, not platitudes
RAMZY BAROUD June 19, 2023 Fadi, a Syrian teenager with curly hair and an acne-covered face, miraculously survived one of the greatest migrant boat disasters in the modern history of […]
Refugees should be seen as an opportunity, not a burden
DR. MAJID RAFIZADEH June 18, 2023 This year’s Refugee Week, which aims to celebrate and honor refugees across the world, runs from June 19-25. World Refugee Day also takes place […]
MWL launches initiative to ‘build bridges of understanding’ between East and West
Al-Issa emphasised the importance of strengthening the alliance, explaining that every civilization has its own identity. (SPA) SPA June 16, 2023 NEW YORK: Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim […]
Biden’s tough choices on agreeing a new deal with Iran
OSAMA AL-SHARIF June 13, 2023 Short Url Despite initial denials by both countries, Iran confirmed this week that it engaged in indirect talks with the US in Oman last month over Tehran’s nuclear program. Several Western media reports confirmed that US Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk and Iran’s top nuclear […]
UN chief concerned Russia may not extend Ukraine grain deal
BY DAILY SABAH WITH REUTERS ISTANBUL JUN 12, 2023 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres speaks during a news conference at the al-Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, March […]
Sustainable peace can reverse region’s migration trends
EHTESHAM SHAHID June 09, 2023 What could be worse than being the world’s largest refugee source region? A startling finding in the World Migration Report 2022 stands out as an […]
Pursuit of knowledge in Islam: International Day of Education 2023
24th January 2023 Jalees Ahmad, Al Hakam Indeed, education for all shall lead to a brighter future. “Certainly, we believe that access to education is key to breaking the cycle of […]
UN tries to save Ukraine grain deal with new proposal
BY REUTERS KYIV MAY 31, 2023 – DAILY SABAH The cargo ship Mehmet Bey waits to pass through the Bosporus off the shores of Yenikapı during a misty morning in Istanbul, […]
Dehumanising migrants ‘deeply troubling’, says incoming chief of UN body
DISCRIMINATION AN HOUR AGO trt.com Amy Pope pointed, who was elected to head the International Organization for Migration, said that she was deeply concerned over the way some countries and […]
Weaponization of the refugee crisis must be addressed
KHALED ABOU ZAHR June 01, 2023 During the Turkiye presidential elections, the status of Syrian refugees became a central topic. The winner of the election, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, took a […]
Why is Karim Khan Silent on Palestine: The ICC and Israeli War Crimes in Gaza
May 29, 2023 Articles, Commentary, Editorials By Romana Rubeo & Ramzy Baroud Considering that the ICC is one of the most important platforms for victims of war crimes to receive some degree of justice, […]
IAEA resolves nuclear issues with Iran – Iranian media
FILE PHOTO: An Iranian woman walks in a street in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2023. (West Asia News Agency via Reuters) Updated 20 sec ago REUTERS May 30, 2023 DUBAI: […]