Gazans on verge of famine need ‘exponential’ aid boost, says UN
“Any food and other emergency aid that comes into Gaza, as we all know, is desperately needed; there is no question about it,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for UN aid…
Middle East on ‘verge of the abyss’ UN warns, as Israel-Hamas conflict deepens Gaza crisis
The UN chief’s appeal comes as clean water and other vital supplies are dwindling inside Gaza in the wake of Israel’s blockade. UN and other humanitarian agencies have worked round…
Those who spend most of their time sitting beware, you are on the verge of dementia
File photo If you spend most of your time sitting, be aware that you are on the verge of dementia. Recent studies have shown that people who spend most of…
UN agency for Palestine refugees on verge of financial collapse
Chronic underfunding over the past decade, and resultant severe austerity measures, mean UNRWA is already operating with a $75 million shortfall, putting its lifesaving programmes across the Middle East at…
America is also on the verge of default
The burden of debt on the United States reached its final limit, after which the shadows of default began to hover over the head of the White House. US President…