A peacekeeper was tragically killed last night when a projectile exploded in a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr. Another was critically injured. No one should ever lose their life serving the cause of peace.

The European Commission is asking member countries to consider cutting back on oil and gas use, especially in the transport sector, in preparation for "prolonged disruption" to energy supplies from the Iran war. politico.eu/article/brusse…

🚨 BREAKING: The European Commission has urged people to work from home, drive and fly less, and for EU countries to urgently roll out renewables, as it warned of a prolonged energy crisis as a result of the conflict in the Gulf. Full story: politico.eu/article/europe…

World’s oldest known tortoise still alive, as reports of death revealed as hoax bbc.in/4djn6Ot

The Governor’s Office wishes to address recent rumours and misinformation circulating online regarding Jonathan, the world’s oldest living tortoise. We can confirm that Jonathan is alive and well, continuing to enjoy his peaceful life on St Helena.

“Deliberate threats, whether in rhetoric or in action, against essential civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities must not become the new norm in warfare. I urgently call on parties to spare civilians and civilian objects in all military operations. It is their obligation

Attacks on critical infrastructure are not only about what is destroyed, but also about the people left without what they need to live. Even wars have limits. They must be respected.

Even wars have rules. The Geneva Conventions protect civilians in conflict and help ensure assistance reaches those in need, without discrimination. ohchr.org/en/instruments…

There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations. Conflicts end when leaders choose dialogue over destruction, António Guterres says. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations.

"There's no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations". UN Secretary-General reiterates that choices still exist and those choices must be done now.

Humanitarians are a lifeline in crisis. Without them, reaching people most in need becomes impossible. Their protection must be ensured so they can carry out their work safely and return home to their families. #ProtectHumanity

We are outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon today following intensified military operations. اللجنة الدولية للصليب الأحمر في لبنان is working closely with local authorities and the Lebanese Red Cross to support the medical response as overwhelmed medical

Last week, we facilitated the repatriation of the remains of fallen soldiers from both the Russian and Ukrainian sides, at the request of both parties. We remain committed to supporting the efforts to uphold the dignity of the deceased.

The @IFRC strongly condemns the killing of Lebanese Red Cross paramedic Hasan Badawi, while on an ambulance mission.

For more than 160 years, we, the International Committee of the Red Cross, guided by the Geneva Conventions, have worked to protect lives, reunite families, and bring dignity in the midst of war. Wherever and whenever people need us, we remain.

The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are meant to protect people helping others. Under international humanitarian law, they are recognized as symbols of neutral and impartial humanitarian action. Any attack against these emblems, or against the people who wear them, is

📍Iran | We have successfully delivered the first batch of emergency relief to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, totaling 171 metric tonnes of essential supplies. This marks the first ICRC shipment to Iran since the latest escalation of hostilities and one of the first

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Volunteers are the heartbeat of humanity. Across 191 countries, 17 million Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers respond to crises and drive local action with global impact. 2026 is #InternationalVolunteerYear, a year to celebrate them.