News ‘Looming catastrophe’: Experts warn of high risk of famine in northern Gaza Gaza City, Palestine – The United Nations has warned of a “looming catastrophe” in northern Gaza, where more than 200,000 people are facing severe food insecurity. A report released by the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) on Tuesday found that the number of … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Latest Updates for 8 November Tensions Escalate in the Middle East Region November 8, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and uncertain, with ongoing conflicts and diplomatic tensions. Here are the latest updates: Iran-Saudi Arabia Tensions Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia have flared up again … Read more
Gaza: Possible Atrocity Crimes Unfold, New UN Report Warns November 8, 2024 GENEVA, Switzerland – The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) has released a new report detailing possible atrocity crimes committed in the Gaza Strip during the recent escalation of violence. The report, which covers events from May 5 to August 15, 2024, presents … Read more
World News in Brief: Haiti latest, plastic tide in Samoa, Bakery boost in Ukraine, arbitrary detention in Mexico Haiti latest Haiti is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with an estimated 4.7 million people in need of emergency aid. The country has been hit by a series of natural disasters in recent years, including Hurricane Matthew … Read more
‘Looming catastrophe’: Experts warn of high risk of famine in northern Gaza 2024-11-08 12:00 By UNRWA Gaza City, occupied Palestinian territory – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) today warned of a high risk of famine in northern Gaza, where over 1 million Palestine refugees live … Read more
Nicaragua: Alarming Erosion of Freedom and Academic Autonomy Date: November 8, 2024 Introduction: Nicaragua’s academic institutions are facing an unprecedented assault on their freedom and autonomy, threatening the country’s future and extinguishing the voices of dissent. Government Crackdown: Since 2018, the government of President Daniel Ortega has intensified its crackdown on dissent, targeting universities and … Read more
Sudan’s Displaced Have Endured ‘Unimaginable Suffering, Brutal Atrocities’: UN By The Associated Press November 8, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – Sudan’s displaced populations have endured “unimaginable suffering and brutal atrocities” during years of conflict and displacement, the United Nations said Tuesday. In a new report, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) documented … Read more
Time to Dismantle Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism Impacting African Diaspora November 8, 2024 The enduring impact of slavery and colonialism on the African diaspora has been a persistent stain on global human rights. Centuries of exploitation, discrimination, and systemic oppression have left deep scars that continue to manifest in economic, social, and political inequities … Read more
Cyberattacks on healthcare: A global threat that can’t be ignored November 8, 2024 Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly common, and they pose a serious threat to patient safety and privacy. In 2021, there were over 500 reported cyberattacks on healthcare organizations in the United States alone, and this number is expected to continue … Read more
World’s Largest Urban Development Forum Concludes with Cairo Call to Action Cairo, 08 November 2024 The World Urban Forum (WUF), the largest global gathering on sustainable urbanization, concluded its 12th edition today with the adoption of the Cairo Call to Action, a roadmap for cities to achieve sustainable and inclusive development. Over 30,000 participants from … Read more