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Not enough tents, food reaching Gaza as winter comes, aid agencies say

A displaced Palestinian woman shows her torn tent, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
A displaced Palestinian woman shows her torn tent, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, November 4, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Afghans begin clean-up after powerful earthquake that killed 20

People gather near a damaged building, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Tashqurghan district, Samangan province, Afghanistan, November 3, 2025. Reuters TV/via REUTERS
People gather near a damaged building, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Tashqurghan district, Samangan province, Afghanistan, November 3, 2025. Reuters TV/via REUTERS

US wants UN sanctions on seven vessels over North Korea exports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting Korean People's Army soldiers at an undisclosed location in North Korea on Nov 1.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting Korean People's Army soldiers at an undisclosed location in North Korea on Nov 1.

New UN report tackles ‘inequality-pandemic cycle’

The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in “social protection mechanisms” within their countries.
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in “social protection mechanisms” within their countries.

Under pressure from US, UN reduces mission in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's policies have been denounced by the US, which has pressured the United Nations to reduce its support.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's policies have been denounced by the US, which has pressured the United Nations to reduce its support.

UN warns of civilian fight for survival in Ukraine

A civilian walks past buildings damaged by Russian military strikes, in the front-line town of Pokrovsk, in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
A civilian walks past buildings damaged by Russian military strikes, in the front-line town of Pokrovsk, in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

US will not send officials to COP30 climate talks, White House says

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad talking to COP30 president Andre Correa do Lago during the ministerial preparatory meeting (Pre-COP30), ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit, in Brasilia, Brazil October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi/File Photo
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad talking to COP30 president Andre Correa do Lago during the ministerial preparatory meeting (Pre-COP30), ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit, in Brasilia, Brazil October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi/File Photo

Repression in Iran worsened after 12-day war with Israel: UN probe

Protesters call on the UN to take action against the treatment of women in Iran on Nov 19, 2022, following the death of Ms Mahsa Amini.
Protesters call on the UN to take action against the treatment of women in Iran on Nov 19, 2022, following the death of Ms Mahsa Amini.

Australia's human rights commissioner 'concerned' by Nauru deportation secrecy

President of Nauru David Adeang addresses the  \"Summit of the Future\"  in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado
President of Nauru David Adeang addresses the  \"Summit of the Future\"  in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado

More food reaches Gaza, but it is still not enough

Though aid flows have increased since the ceasefire began, many residents say they cannot afford to buy the food that is for sale.
Though aid flows have increased since the ceasefire began, many residents say they cannot afford to buy the food that is for sale.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.