World News in Brief: UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’, DR Congo Update, Another Major Storm to Hit Cuba
UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and US President Joe Biden met on November 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss a range of global challenges. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the United Nations and the United States, which Guterres described as “an essential pillar of the multilateral system.”
The leaders discussed the need for joint efforts to address climate change, global health crises, and humanitarian emergencies. They also reaffirmed the importance of multilateralism and the rule of law.
“The United States and the United Nations have a long and productive history of working together on issues of global concern,” Biden said in a statement. “We remain committed to deepening this partnership in the years to come.”
DR Congo Update
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group have agreed to a ceasefire, following talks facilitated by the East African Community (EAC). The ceasefire went into effect on November 2, 2024.
The M23, a Tutsi-led rebel group, has been fighting against the DRC government since 2012. The conflict has displaced millions of people and caused widespread suffering.
The EAC-led talks aim to find a political solution to the conflict. The ceasefire is a key first step towards ending the fighting and bringing peace to eastern DRC.
Another Major Storm to Hit Cuba
A major storm, named Tropical Storm Eta, is expected to hit Cuba on November 7, 2024. The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding to the island.
Eta is the second major storm to hit Cuba in recent weeks. Hurricane Ian caused widespread damage to the western part of the country in September.
Cuban authorities are urging people to evacuate low-lying areas and take precautions to protect themselves from the storm.
The storm is expected to continue to strengthen as it approaches Cuba. It is possible that Eta could make landfall as a hurricane.
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