Gaza: Aid cuts to UN agency could be felt in weeks
“While we’re addressing these concerns very actively, the humanitarian work needs to go on,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters at the Noon Briefing at Headquarters in New York on…
COP28 in Dubai enters final week, negotiations ramp up on emissions cuts, fossil fuels
On Wednesday, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told a press conference that the text is “a grab bag of wish lists and heavy on posturing.” He added: “All governments must…
Syria: ‘Unprecedented funding crisis’ means cuts for 2.5 million in need, warns WFP
The announcement comes as the European Union gears up to host the seventh Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, beginning on Wednesday in Brussels. WFP took…
Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut oil production, OPEC cuts also extended until 2024
Vienna: Saudi Arabia has decided to cut oil production, and OPEC cuts have been extended until 2024. Reuters Saudi Arabia has committed to major oil cuts in July to boost…
UN in Bangladesh decries devastating new round of rations cuts for Rohingya refugees
The cuts will reduce the value of rations provided to Rohingya refugees to $8 per month, or 27 cents per day. At the beginning of the year, refugees were receiving…
US, federal spending cuts bill approved
File photo The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to cut federal spending. The bill proposed by Republican members also includes a provision to increase the debt ceiling.…
Trump calls for cuts to Justice Department, FBI funding
File photo Former US President Trump has asked Republicans in Congress to cut funding for the Department of Justice and the FBI after he was indicted for 34 serious crimes.…
As Ramadan approaches, Emirates stores announce price cuts on 10,000 items
Due to the increase in demand during Ramadan, the stock of goods has also been increased by 15%: Photo: File Dubai: Stores in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced…