insert_link WorldNew York City’s congestion pricing programme hangs in the balance The future of New York City's congestion pricing programme hangs in the balance. On Wednesday, U.S president Donald Trump ordered the project be scrapped but New York governor Kathy Hochul insists it's here to stay. Hochul and her team have sued over the order and announced it would continue to collect the tolls until a federal judge tells it to stop. Jody Jacobs has more from New York. today21 February, 2025
insert_link WorldUN concerned about Israeli attacks on UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem The United Nations says Israel's repeated attacks on UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem is a clear violation of its obligations under international law. In the latest incident, Israeli police raided several UNRWA schools this week affecting some 600 students. Earlier this year, Israel enacted a law passed by its parliament to ban the UN agency, claiming employees of the agency were involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks. Jody Jacobs […] today20 February, 2025
insert_link WorldArab League ambassadors at the UN reject the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza Ambassadors representing the Arab group of countries at the United Nations have unequivocally rejected any plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Kuwait's ambassador to the UN, Tareq Al Banai said that any attempt to change the demographic or territory in the region must be stopped. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. today15 February, 2025
insert_link WorldUN humanitarian chief asks Security Council to help protect UN staff in Yemen. United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher has appealed to the Security Council to assist in getting UN staff released in Yemen. Several UN staff and other humanitarians are being held captive by Houthi rebels, some for several years. Fletcher says UN aid operations are continuing despite insignificant risks. Jody Jacobs reports. today14 February, 2025
