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Topic: UNRWA

Israel cannot be forced to allow UNRWA to operate in Gaza: US at World Court

Netanyahu's govt last year banned UN agency alleging that it employed Hamas members. The country also cut off supplies to the 2.3 million residents of the Gaza Strip.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Human Rights agency for ‘failing to meet its purpose’

According to the White House, the US President will sign an executive order Tuesday formally withdrawing from UNHRC. He will also stop 'future funding' for UNRWA.

India donates $2.5 million to UNRWA amid Israel-Hamas war while US, UK funds remain frozen

India began extending financial support for UNRWA in 2002, far later than the US and European Union (EU), which began donations in the 1950s and 1970s, respectively.

Israel’s Knesset advances legislation designating UN aid agency as ‘terror organisation’

Once cleared the bill will pave way for stripping the UNRWA its diplomatic immunity, tax-exempt status, and other legal benefits.

UN aid agency shuts headquarters in East Jerusalem after locals set ablaze edge of compound

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNWRA, called it ‘outrageous’ and said it was Israel's responsibility to keep UN staff safe.

‘Hamas tunnel’ found under UN aid agency’s office in Gaza, says Israel; UNRWA chief denies knowledge

Israeli forces claim ‘tunnel shaft near UNRWA school led to underground tunnel used by Hamas’. UNRWA chief says aid agency hasn’t used Gaza compound since last October.

US calls for ‘fundamental changes’ before UNRWA funding resumes amid war in Gaza

Major donors to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) have suspended funding after allegations surfaced that some agency staff took part in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

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‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.