UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war
Martin Griffiths expressed concern about the potential for further tragedies and deaths in the West Bank and threat of conflict in Lebanon.
Sat Jun 29 2024
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
Aid focus turns to the homeless and destitute in aftermath of Turkey quake
International aid agencies are stepping up efforts to help millions of homeless people, 11 days after a massive earthquake.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Turkey earthquake rescuers find a few survivors as focus turns to the homeless
Some teams have started scaling back operations as low temperatures reduced the already slim chances of survival.
Tue Feb 14 2023
UN aid chief: Earthquake rescue phase 'coming to a close'
UN's Martin Griffiths said the urgency switches to providing shelter, food, schooling and psychosocial care.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Woman pulled alive from rubble in Turkey a week after earthquake
Sibel Kaya was rescued in southern Gaziantep province, some 170 hours after the first of two quakes struck the region, the report said.
Mon Feb 13 2023
EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief
Relief efforts have been hampered by a civil war that has splintered the country and divided regional and global powers.
Mon Feb 13 2023
UN Security Council to meet on Taliban ban on female aid workers
The closed-door meeting was requested by the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
Thu Jan 05 2023
UN Black Sea grain pact under threat as Russia quits
Russia said that the deal was hardly feasible as it was impossible to guarantee the safety of shipping after its withdrawal.
Tue Nov 01 2022
UN says Taliban interfering with aid, resisting cash plan
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban are resisting efforts by the United Nations to help get humanitarian funding into the country, Griffiths said.
Fri Jun 24 2022
'Horrified' UN official condemns reported killings of civilians in Myanmar
Martin Griffiths calls on Myanmar authorities to investigate the reported killing of at least 35 civilians.
Wed Dec 29 2021
UN 'horrified' over reports of Myanmar attack in which 35 civilians slain
UN's Martin Griffiths said he is "horrified" over credible reports of an attack on civilians in Myanmar in which 35 people were killed.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Yemen's warring parties begin prisoner swap, raising peace prospects
The Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Houthi movement agreed last month in Switzerland to exchange 1,081 prisoners.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024