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UN Seeks $2.8B for Palestinian Aid Amid Looming Famine in Gaza
Iran Issued Stern Warning By Deputy Ambassador On Further Actions Against Israel, US: 'Will Be Held Responsible'
Expert Says Kim Jong Un's Defiance Aims To Prove UN 'Sanctions' Ineffectiveness'
Iran Issued Stern Warning By Deputy Ambassador On Further Actions Against Israel, US: 'Will Be Held Responsible'
Expert Says Kim Jong Un's Defiance Aims To Prove UN 'Sanctions' Ineffectiveness'
Russia's Veto On North Korea Sanctions Panel Spells 'Grim Future' For Enforcement, Say Former Members
Oil For Arms? Russia's Direct Oil Shipments To North Korea Defy UN Sanctions: Report

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UN Warns Of Looming Famine In Northern Gaza Amid Intensifying Israel-Hamas War
The agency suggests that the war could push half of Gaza's total population towards starvation.
Joe Biden Hints At Possible Ceasefire In Gaza: 'We're Close'
President Joe Biden has suggested that a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza could be imminent, possibly as early as this weekend.
Famine Fears Grow As WFP Suspends Food Deliveries To Northern Gaza Amid Regional Unrest
In a recent development, the World Food Program (WFP) has announced a halt in food deliveries to northern Gaza due to the escalating chaos in the region. This decision has raised concerns about a potential famine. The WFP's move comes amid a significant reduction in the entry of aid trucks into Gaza.
US Proposes UN Resolution For Ceasefire In Gaza Amid Rising Tensions
US proposes UN resolution for temporary Gaza ceasefire, acknowledging risks of Israeli ground offensive and humanitarian crisis for civilians.
Federal Researchers Find New Methods To Ascertain Difference Between Cannabis And Hemp
NIJ-funded researchers developed cost-effective methods to distinguish hemp from marijuana. Does this really serve justice?
China Warns Of 'Serious Humanitarian Disaster' In Gaza As Israel Faces Mounting Pressure For Ceasefire
China has issued a warning to Israel, cautioning of a potential "serious humanitarian disaster" in Gaza. This comes amid mounting international pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas.
UN Probes $3B Crypto Hack Funding North Korea's Nuclear Program: Report
The investigation into North Korea's cyberattacks aligns with previous warnings about the country's plans to conduct military and cyber attacks during the U.S. elections.
UN Agency Workers Participated In Oct. 7 Hamas Attacks, Kidnappings
Workers for aid agency UNWRA named in Israeli intelligence dossier.
Houthis Ask US, UK Nationals To Leave Yemen Within A Month After Recent Airstrikes
The Houthi authorities in Yemen have issued an order for U.S. and British nationals working with the United Nations and humanitarian organizations in the country to leave within a month.
40k Drug Arrests In 1 Month!? Sri Lanka Is Taking Prohibition To New Levels
Sri Lanka detains 40k in drug crackdown 'Operation Yukthiya', amid UN concerns over human rights violations.
From Casinos To 'Slaves': UN Report Details Tether's Role In Organized Crime
Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) plays a critical role in facilitating a "parallel banking system" utilized by organized crime groups.
219M People Worldwide Consume Marijuana As Opioids Cause Greatest Harm, Confirms New UN Report
The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) confirmed once again that marijuana continues to be the most used substance worldwide.
UN Security Council Passes Resolution For Enhanced Gaza Humanitarian Aid: US, Russia Abstain
UNSC passed resolution to enhance humanitarian aid to Gaza, US & Russia abstained from voting, China voiced tempered approval & Israel criticized focus on aid mechanisms.
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Over Half A Million Starving Amid Israel-Hamas War Fallout, UN Report Reveals
Israel has pledged to continue the offensive until it destroys Hamas' military capabilities and rescues scores of hostages captured by Palestinian militants.
Israel Faces Off Against Hamas As Clashes Erupt In Gaza City Amid UN Voting Delay
In the latest development in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the two sides have engaged in intense ground warfare in Gaza's second-largest city.
This Indian Province Is Embracing Web3: How Digital Nomads, Remote Workers Benefit
The Indian province of Goa could be the first in the country to be fully powered by blockchain and Web3 technology. What Happened: A new initiative seeks to transform the region into a hub for
Kim Jong Un And Joe Biden's Ambassadors Engage In Rare Public Spat At UN Security Council Meeting
This public argument comes in the wake of North Korea's inaugural spy satellite launch and the subsequent escalation in tensions.
6 Stocks To Watch As The World Turns To The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference
New agreements are expected to be set in order to avoid a climate catastrophe within this century.
Western Flights Monitoring North Korean Sanctions Worry China Over National Security And Sovereignty
The Aurora CP-140 long-range surveillance aircraft's mission, despite the ire from Beijing, is to identify and disrupt tankers shipping illegal oil and petroleum products to North Korea, often originating from Taiwan and China, in defiance of U.N. sanctions.
Russia's Wagner Group Reportedly Aligns With Hezbollah, IDF Gains Ground In Gaza City Ahead Of Blinken's Middle East Visit
A new report says the Russian mercenary Wagner Group could supply a missile defense system to Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Israel-Hamas War, Day 27: IDF's Ground Incursion In Gaza Intensifies, Iran Accuses US Of Being 'Main Cause' Of Crimes
It has been 27 days since the tragic events of Oct. 7 when the Palestinian terrorist group of Hamas conducted a series of deadly attacks in Israel and abducted 240 hostages who are still held in Gaza, triggering military responses from Tel Aviv’s army. Here are the most recent developments in this ongoing conflict:
Israel-Hamas War, Day 24: Israel Expands Operations In Gaza, UN To Hold Emergency Meeting, World Bank Sees Surging Oil Prices
The United Nations Security Council is convening Monday to discuss Israel's ground invasion of Gaza, while the World Bank is projecting a substantial increase in oil prices as a result of the conflict.
Treating Drug Users As Criminals Only Makes Matters Worse Says UN Official & Latest Global Cannabis News
As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference gears up for Chicago on Sept. 27-28, gathering top CEOs, investors and leaders in the cannabis industry, let’s scroll through the latest regulatory updates on the global level.