U.S. Provides More Security Assistance to Ukraine Published: December 2, 2024 at 10:21 PM WASHINGTON – The United States today announced another security assistance package for Ukraine, valued at over $2 billion. This package includes additional ammunition, air defense systems, and other capabilities to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s ongoing aggression. Capabilities Included in … Read more
Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Amanda Dory Travels to Benin & Côte d’Ivoire December 2, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Ms. Amanda Dory traveled to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire from November 28 to December 2, 2024, to meet with senior government officials and defense leaders in … Read more
DOD Announces 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards December 02, 2024 Today, Secretary of Defense Dr. Christopher Bullock announced the 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards winners. These awards recognize outstanding achievements by individuals and organizations that contribute to the successful acquisition and sustainment of world-class capabilities for the Department of Defense (DOD). “These awards highlight the exceptional talent … Read more
Pentagon Press Release Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov Release No: NR-XXX-22 December 2, 2024 Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity … Read more
Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine December 2, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The Biden Administration today announced an additional $275 million in security assistance for Ukraine, bringing the total U.S. commitment to over $20 billion since the beginning of the war. The new package includes a wide range of military equipment, including: 1,000 … Read more
Disability Rights: UN Chief Calls for Amplified Leadership Roles for a More Inclusive Future New York, December 2, 2024 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the significance of empowering individuals with disabilities in leadership positions to foster a more equitable and inclusive society. Speaking at the opening of the High-Level Dialogue on Disability … Read more
Live updates: UN tackles desertification, drought and land restoration December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) Nairobi, Kenya Day 2 10:00 AM The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is underway in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together government officials, scientists, and civil society representatives from around the world to address the pressing environmental … Read more
Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation 2024-12-02 12:00 Source: “Top Stories Global agriculture is being harmed as a result of land degradation, and three billion people are now being impacted. A recent report released by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has revealed that land degradation is a major threat to … Read more
Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms 2 December 2024, 12:00 TBILISI, Georgia – The UN human rights chief has called on the Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms, including the right to peaceful assembly and expression, following a crackdown on protests in the capital, Tbilisi. In a statement released on Friday, … Read more
Haiti’s Children: Crisis Demands Urgent Action December 2, 2024 Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The situation for children in Haiti is reaching a critical point, with a severe food crisis and rampant gang violence threatening their well-being and futures. Food Crisis Haiti is facing a crippling food crisis, with over 19 million people, or 60% of the … Read more