UN humanitarian delegation visits northwest Syria as earthquake response continues

UN humanitarian delegation visits northwest Syria as earthquake response continues

Seventeen trucks arrived in the region that day via two crossings – Bab Al-Hawa and Bab Al-Salaam – carrying aid provided by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR; the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO).  Health sector hard hit  A UN humanitarian delegation was in Idlib governorate and visited a displacement camp…

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WHO announces $43 million appeal to scale up response in Syria and Turkiye

WHO announces $43 million appeal to scale up response in Syria and Turkiye

The amount is set to increase as the magnitude of the disaster becomes clearer, he said, speaking during a press conference from the Syrian capital, Damascus. Latest reports put the death toll at more than 33,000, according to international media, with millions more left homeless. Ramping up operations Tedros also reported that the Syrian authorities…

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UN agencies launch emergency response after devastating Türkiye and Syria quakes

UN agencies launch emergency response after devastating Türkiye and Syria quakes

“My heart goes out to the people of Türkiye and Syria in this hour of tragedy” said the UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a statement. “The United Nations is fully committed to supporting the response. Our teams are on the ground assessing the needs and providing assistance.” In a situation overview published shortly after 4pm GMT, UN…

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China's Foreign Ministry's response to the US spy balloon issue

China’s Foreign Ministry’s response to the US spy balloon issue

Kashmir Solidarity Day will be celebrated all over the world including Japan on February 5, Shahid Majeed Japan-based Kashmir Solidarity Forum Japan Chairman and well-known Kashmiri Shahid Majeed Advocate has said that February 5 will be celebrated as Kashmir Solidarity Day all over the world including Japan to express solidarity with Kashmiris. setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?…

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