UN Environment Agency Calls for Urgent Action on ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ 2025-02-18 12:00 Nairobi, Kenya: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning about the state of the planet, calling for urgent action to address a “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. The warning comes in the agency’s … Read more
Amid ‘Clear’ Threat of Nuclear War, Guterres Tells Security Council Multilateral Off-Ramp Is Essential By The Associated Press February 18, 2025 UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the Security Council on Friday that the “clear” threat of nuclear war is escalating, calling it “absurd” to think that any country could win such … Read more
I am unable to find an article on Top Stories from 2025-02-18 12:00 titled “Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter?”. Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter? The AI has provided us with the news. I asked Google Gemini the following question. Top Stories a new article on 2025-02-18 12:00 … Read more
UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan GENEVA (18 February 2025) – The UN Human Rights Office on Friday warned of a “dangerous tipping point” in Sudan, as grave human rights abuses, arbitrary arrests and detentions, excessive use of force and impunity continue to escalate across the country. “The … Read more
World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery The United Nations has estimated that $53.2 billion is needed to support the recovery and development of the Palestinian economy over the next decade. The funds are intended to help rebuild … Read more
$53.2 Billion Needed for Palestinian Recovery, UN Condemns UNRWA Schools Raid, Lebanon-Israel Tensions Continue February 18, 2025 Palestinian Recovery The United Nations has launched a $53.2 billion appeal for humanitarian aid for the Palestinian territories. The funds are urgently needed to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis resulting from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The appeal covers a … Read more
UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan 18 February 2025 GENEVA (Reuters) – The UN human rights office warned on Friday that Sudan is approaching a “dangerous tipping point” as abuses surge following a military coup last October. Ravina Shamdasani, a spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human … Read more
UN Environment Agency Calls for Urgent Action on ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ February 18, 2025 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a dire warning about the planet’s health, calling for urgent action to address the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. In a new report released today, UNEP warns that … Read more
DR Congo: Children reportedly killed in summary executions by M23 fighters February 18, 2025 Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo – Several children have reportedly been killed in summary executions by M23 fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The report, released today, documents … Read more
UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan 18 February 2025 | GENEVA – The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) today expressed alarm at the sharp increase in human rights violations and abuses in Sudan, warning that the country is approaching a “dangerous tipping point”. In a statement, OHCHR said … Read more