News Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the Ceasefire Agreed to by Israel and Lebanon November 27, 2024 Today, I welcome the news of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which was reached through the mediation of the United States and other international partners. This ceasefire is a positive step towards de-escalating … Read more
Secretary of Defense Austin Expresses Gratitude to Deployed Service Members on Thanksgiving On November 27, 2024, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III connected via video call to extend his gratitude to deployed service members and their families during the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving Greetings from the Secretary During the calls, Secretary Austin expressed the nation’s … Read more
General Officer Assignments (November 27, 2024) The Department of Defense today announced the following general officer assignments: Lieutenant General (LTG) John M. Smith, currently Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, will become Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. LTG Mark A. Milley, currently Commanding General, United States … Read more
Trade Policy Review: Brunei Darussalam Date: 2024-11-27 14:00 Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) Summary: The WTO has published a report on its Trade Policy Review of Brunei Darussalam, conducted on November 27, 2024. The report provides an overview of Brunei Darussalam’s trade policies and practices, and assesses their compliance with WTO rules and objectives. Key … Read more
WTO-ITC Initiative for Women Receives Record-High Pledge from FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund Geneva, 27 November 2024 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) today welcomed a record-high pledge of CHF 10 million from the FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund to support their joint initiative to empower women in trade. … Read more
Guterres: Lebanon ceasefire deal ‘first ray of hope for peace’ 2024-11-27 12:00 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, calling it a “first ray of hope for peace” in the region. The ceasefire, which was brokered by the United States, took effect at 11:00 p.m. local time on … Read more
World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South Sudan November 27, 2024 12:00 PM Syria: Aid challenges persist The United Nations has warned that the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of people in Syria is facing significant challenges. Ongoing conflict, bureaucratic obstacles, and a lack of funding … Read more
Afghanistan: Surge in Synthetic Drugs Could Threaten Public Health Kabul, Afghanistan – A recent report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has highlighted a worrying increase in the production and trafficking of synthetic drugs in Afghanistan. According to the report, the country has become a major producer of methamphetamine and other … Read more
Two-Thirds of Digital Content Creators Neglect Fact-Checking, UNESCO Study Uncovers November 27, 2024 A recent survey conducted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has revealed a startling statistic: two-thirds of digital content creators around the world do not engage in fact-checking before publishing their content. This oversight has profound implications for … Read more
Arrest Warrant Sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya Crimes November 27, 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar. The warrant, issued on November 26, 2024, charges Hlaing … Read more