News Iraq – Level 4: Do Not Travel November 22, 2024 U.S. Department of State Summary The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq due to ongoing security concerns, including the threat of terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Travel to Iraq is extremely dangerous due to the high risk of serious injury … Read more
Austin Makes Historic Visit to Fiji, Strengthens US-Fiji Defense Ties November 22, 2024 Suva, Fiji – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made history today on his first official visit to Fiji, becoming the first US Defense Secretary to visit the Pacific island nation. The visit marks a significant milestone in the growing defense cooperation between … Read more
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Strengthens Ties with ASEAN at Vientiane Meeting Vientiane, Laos – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III participated in the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Laos, on November 22-23, 2024. The ADMM-Plus is an annual gathering of defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) … Read more
Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense For Policy Amanda Dory’s Meeting With Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa 2024-11-22 19:14 Washington, D.C. – Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa today at the Pentagon. The two … Read more
Fact Sheet: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s 12th Trip to the Indo-Pacific November 22, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III began his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific region today, underscoring the United States’ enduring commitment to the region. During his trip, Secretary Austin will visit Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia. Singapore In … Read more
Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic November 22, 2024 By The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The use of landmines in Myanmar has reached epidemic proportions, with children and amputees bearing the brunt of the deadly toll. According to a new report by the United Nations, there were over 1,000 … Read more
WFP requires $16.9 billion in 2025 as hunger reaches alarming highs 22 November 2024 – The World Food Programme (WFP) has called for $16.9 billion in funding in 2025 to address the alarming rise in global hunger. This represents a significant increase from the $14.7 billion requested for 2024. The WFP’s Global Hunger Index 2024 … Read more
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2024 Deadliest Year Ever for Aid Workers, UN Humanitarian Office Reports November 22, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a report detailing a sharp increase in attacks on humanitarian workers worldwide, with 2024 marking the deadliest year on record. Key Findings: A total of … Read more
WFP Scales Up Operations to Reach Millions in Sudan November 22, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its operations in Sudan to reach millions of people facing severe food insecurity. The country is grappling with a complex humanitarian crisis, fueled by conflict, climate change, and economic instability. … Read more