Tag: Tom Fletcher

US pledges $2-b for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning

GENEVA—Washington has pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026—far less than it has provided in recent years—warning UN agencies...

UN slams world’s ‘apathy’ in launching aid appeal for 2026

United Nations, United States—The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance,...

Israel PM vows to ‘take control of all’ of Gaza

GAZA CITY—Israel has said it would “take control” of the whole of Gaza as it intensified attacks across the territory, where aid trickled in...

UN relief chief urges action ‘to prevent genocide’ in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS, New York – United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) called on the UN Security Council to take...

‘World on fire’: UN seeks $47 B in aid for 2025

GENEVA — The United Nations appealed Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging conflicts and the climate...

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