News UNRWA Chief: Ceasefire is the Start, Not the Solution Jerusalem, 2025-01-17 12:00 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) today welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but warned that it was only a temporary respite from the long-standing conflict. “A ceasefire is not a solution. It … Read more
World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ Antisemitism action plan unveiled The European Commission has unveiled a new action plan to combat antisemitism. The plan includes measures to improve Holocaust education, combat hate speech online, and support Jewish communities. DR Congo violence escalates … Read more
In Lebanon, Guterres highlights challenges and support for peacekeepers 17 January 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today visited Lebanon, where he met with senior government officials, peacekeepers, and civil society representatives. During his meeting with President Michel Aoun, Guterres discussed the challenges facing Lebanon, including the ongoing economic crisis, the influx of refugees from … Read more
Relentless crisis in Haiti: One in eight children internally displaced 17 January 2025 A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that the humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening, with one in eight children now internally displaced. The report, titled “Relentless crisis in Haiti: One in eight children internally displaced,” paints … Read more
Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO 2025-01-17 12:00 A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could boost the number of aid trucks entering Gaza to 600 per day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The ceasefire, which took effect on Sunday, has brought a welcome respite from the … Read more
Sudan War Becomes More Deadly as Ethnically Motivated Attacks Rise January 17, 2025 Khartoum, Sudan – The ongoing conflict in Sudan has taken a deadly turn as ethnically motivated attacks have significantly increased in recent months. According to the United Nations, over 1,000 people have been killed in such attacks since the beginning of the … Read more
Relentless crisis in Haiti: One in eight children internally displaced January 17, 2025 Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The ongoing crisis in Haiti has forced one in eight children to flee their homes and become internally displaced, according to a new report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The report, titled “Hidden in Plain Sight: … Read more
World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ Antisemitism action plan The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) has adopted a new action plan to combat antisemitism. The plan includes measures to improve education about the Holocaust, combat hate speech online, and provide support for … Read more
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), also known as the Green Comet, will make its closest approach to Earth on February 1, 2023. It is expected to be visible to the naked eye in dark skies, and binoculars or a telescope will enhance the viewing experience. Observing the Comet in New Zealand The Green Comet will be … Read more
What are ASB home loan rates? ASB (Auckland Savings Bank) is a major bank in New Zealand. It offers a range of home loan products, including fixed-rate loans, variable-rate loans, and revolving credit loans. Why are ASB home loan rates rising? ASB home loan rates are rising in line with other interest rates in New … Read more