Adla Massoud

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Adla Massoud

Israel and Hamas are back on a UN "list of shame" for grave abuses against children in conflict zones for the second year running. An annual report for 2024, issued by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and released on Friday, identified nearly 20 conflict zones worldwide where the rights of children under 18 have been violated.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Adla Massoud

An Israeli strike on Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant could have "most serious" consequences, the head of the UN's atomic watchdog warned on Friday, raising concern over possible regional escalation. "It is an operating nuclear power plant and as such it hosts thousands of kilograms of nuclear material," International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi told the UN Security Council. "Countries of the region have reached out directly to me to express their concerns.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Adla Massoud

As Israeli air strikes hammer targets across Iran, officially aimed at dismantling its nuclear and missile infrastructure, questions are being raised about whether the campaign marks the start of a broader push for regime change in Tehran. The name of Israel's air assault - Operation Rising Lion - is a reference to the big cat on Iran's pre-revolutionary flag, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly suggested Iranian citizens rise up against their government.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Adla Massoud

Iran on Wednesday called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter as the conflict with Israel continues. Article 99 of the charter empowers the secretary general to bring to the Security Council 's attention any matter that may threaten international peace and security. The clause is rarely used and allows the UN chief to independently initiate action by the 15-member body in response to a potential crisis.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Adla Massoud

Russia's ambassador to the UN said on Tuesday he sees no willingness from Israel to engage in mediation efforts to end its conflict with Iran, warning of "unpredictable consequences" as hostilities intensify. "This thing should be stopped, because it has absolutely unpredictable consequences, given that we're talking about nuclear sites that are under threat and given that the ballistic exchange continues with heavy casualties on both sides," Vasily Nebenzya told reporters in New York.