The Latest Breaking News from United Nations

Foreign Secretary raises doubts about feasibility of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

James Cleverly said ‘the behaviour of Hamas’ has not given him confidence the group would respect a ceasefire.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

What is Israel’s narrative on the Gaza hospital explosion?

Denials of responsibility and deleted social media posts arouse suspicion around Israel’s view of the attack.

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2023

Irish premier calls for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas conflict

The Taoiseach said the possibility that people could run out of water in Gaza in the next few days ‘could not be allowed to happen’.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Rishi Sunak urges MPs not to rush to judgment over Gaza hospital blast

Sunak says British intelligence is working at pace to ‘get to the bottom’ of explosion at al-Ahli Arab hospital

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Israel faces blame from regional allies over Gaza hospital deaths

Several Arab states condemn Israel for explosion, which it blames on failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic Jihad

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Trapped as fire raged: deadly perils in Mexico for migrants escaping climate catastrophe

Higinio Alberto Ramírez nearly died in a devastating fire at a migrant center in Mexico after rising seas forced him from Honduras – but the climate crisis is not recognized as grounds for asylum

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023

Hamas and Israel at war: what we know on day 12

Biden supports Israeli assertion that deadly hospital blast was result of failed rocket launch from within Gaza; limited aid to be allowed into Gaza via Egypt

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

PMQs: Rishi Sunak urged to open refugee scheme for Gazans fleeing war in Palestine

RISHI Sunak has been urged to open Britain’s doors to refugees from Gaza as the war between Hamas and Israel rages on.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2023

UN: Gaza death toll will be ‘unimaginable’ if aid isn’t allowed in

'Gaza has already run out of body bags', the UN has warned

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023

India-Vietnam strategic partnership a “source of security, stability and progress in the region”: EAM Jaishankar

India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is emerging as a source of security, stability and progress in the region. During his visit, Mr. Jaishankar interacted with the young crew, Vietnamese military personnel and senior officials. He co-chaired the 18th India-Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting and held talks with his Vietnamese counterpart.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023