Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the United Nations to withdraw its peacekeeping forces from southern Lebanon after several U.N. personnel were injured by Israeli strikes in recent days. The injuries, affecting at least four U.N. peacekeepers, have...
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UN Peacekeepers Injured by Israeli Tank Fire in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
October 10, 2024 — Two United Nations peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon were injured Thursday after Israeli tank fire hit their position, the UN confirmed. The incident took place as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with the ongoing conflict between...
World Population Projected to Peak at 10.3 Billion in 2080s, UN Report Says
The global population is projected to reach an estimated 10.3 billion people by the mid-2080s, according to a new report from the United Nations. This is a significant increase from the current population of 8.2 billion. The report highlighted several key trends,...