Top Stories,Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire

Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire November 29, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The final repatriation flight carrying Brazilian citizens from Lebanon departed Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport on Tuesday, marking the end of a two-week evacuation effort following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The flight, operated by LATAM Airlines, carried … Read more

Top Stories,UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in

UN Rights Office Urges Russia to Cease Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Grid as Winter Sets In November 29, 2024 Geneva – The United Nations human rights office has strongly condemned Russia’s sustained attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which have left millions of civilians without power, heat, and water as winter sets in. “These attacks are … Read more

Top Stories,Millions of women and girls forced to flee face high risk of gender-based violence: UNHCR

Millions of Women and Girls Forced to Flee Face High Risk of Gender-Based Violence: UNHCR November 29, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today issued a stark warning that millions of women and girls displaced by conflict and persecution are at heightened risk of gender-based violence. According to the … Read more

Top Stories,Middle East crisis: Live updates for 29 November

Middle East Crisis: Live Updates for 29 November 8:00 AM EST: Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. The attack has caused significant damage and casualties, but the exact number is not yet known. Saudi Arabia has activated its Patriot air defense system to intercept the missiles. However, some missiles have … Read more

Top Stories,Devastating 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends, marked by record-setting storms

Devastating 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends, Marked by Record-Setting Storms November 29, 2024 The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has officially ended, leaving behind a trail of destruction and record-breaking storms. The season, which officially began on June 1 and ended on November 30, saw an unprecedented number of major hurricanes and a devastating impact on … Read more

Peace and Security,Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire

Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire November 29, 2024 A final repatriation flight carrying 120 Brazilian citizens from Beirut landed in São Paulo on Tuesday, bringing to an end a two-week long evacuation operation following the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The flight was organized by the Brazilian government in … Read more

Peace and Security,UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in

UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in 29 November 2024 GENEVA (Reuters) – The UN human rights office on Tuesday urged Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, saying they were causing “unimaginable suffering” to civilians as winter sets in. Ravina Shamdasani, a spokeswoman for … Read more

Migrants and Refugees,Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire

Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire November 29, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The last repatriation flight carrying Brazilian migrants and refugees departed from Beirut today, marking the end of a major operation to evacuate thousands of people from the conflict-ridden country. The flight, operated by the Brazilian Air Force, carried 150 passengers, … Read more