UNRWA chief warns of the organization’s dire financial state
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UNRWA chief warns of the organization’s dire financial state
Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in Tokyo, Japan. (Reuters)
UNRWA chief warns of the organization’s dire financial state
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini gave his remarks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo
Updated 28 May 2025
Reuters
TOKYO: The chief of the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) on Wednesday said the organization’s financial situation is desperate, adding that it urgently needs support to continue operations past June.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini gave his remarks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo.
Iranian attacks on civilians won’t go unanswered, CENTCOM commander says
Brad Cooper points to attack on thursday night when Iran fired seven drones at civilian, residential neighborhoods in Bahrain
Updated 6 sec ago
Reuters
The United States will respond to Iranian attacks on civilians throughout the Middle East, the leader of the US Central Command, Brad Cooper, said on Friday. Cooper said that Iran has attacked 12 different countries since the US and Israel launched strikes on the Islamic Republic last week, including firing seven attack drones at civilian, residential neighborhoods in Bahrain on Thursday night. “This is unacceptable and will not go unanswered,” Cooper said in a statement.
