World News in Brief: UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’, DR Congo Update, Another Major Storm to Hit Cuba
November 6, 2024
UN-US Cooperation: An ‘Essential Pillar’
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the cooperation between the United Nations and the United States as an “essential pillar” of the global community. Speaking at the opening of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Guterres emphasized the need for strong and effective multilateralism to address common challenges such as climate change, conflict, and poverty.
DR Congo Update
Fighting continues in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) region of North Kivu, where the M23 rebel group has clashed with government forces. The UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC, known as MONUSCO, has condemned the violence and urged all parties to respect human rights and international law.
Major Storm to Hit Cuba
A major storm, dubbed Hurricane Martin, is expected to hit western Cuba on Tuesday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds. The storm, which is currently a Category 3 hurricane, is predicted to make landfall near the city of Pinar del Río. The Cuban government has ordered evacuations in vulnerable areas and is preparing for potential damage.
Additional News in Brief:
- European Union (EU): The EU has imposed sanctions on 30 Iranian individuals and entities involved in the crackdown on protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.
- United Kingdom (UK): Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set out a plan to toughen asylum laws and reduce irregular migration to the UK.
- China: China’s economy grew by 3.9% in the third quarter of 2024, marking a slowdown from the previous quarter.
- Russia: The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that it will withdraw some troops from Ukraine’s Kherson region, citing a need to strengthen their defenses on the eastern front.
- United States (US): The US midterm elections resulted in a Republican majority in the House of Representatives, while the Democrats retained control of the Senate.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): The IMF has warned of a possible global recession in 2023 due to the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, and interest rate hikes.
- Climate Change: A new study published in Nature Climate Change projects that the Earth’s temperature could rise by 3 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, posing significant risks to human health and ecosystems.
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