News World must not turn its back on Sudan’s deepening crisis: Guterres 2025-02-14 12:00 The UN chief on Tuesday called on the international community to increase funding for humanitarian assistance in Sudan, warning that the country’s deepening crisis could have devastating consequences for the entire region. “Sudan is facing a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions,” Secretary-General … Read more
DR Congo Displacement, Health Crisis Worsens Amid Dwindling Aid Access 14 February 2025, Kinshasa – The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is worsening as ongoing violence and conflict continue to displace thousands of people and hamper aid access, according to a new report released today. The report, issued by the United … Read more
UN rights office condemns continuing Israeli military operation in West Bank 14 February 2025 GENEVA (14 February 2025) – The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) today condemned the continuing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians, including two children, and the injury of … Read more
Belarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group Published: 2025-02-14 12:00 GENEVA (14 February 2025) – Grave human rights violations continue to be “widespread and systematic” in Belarus, according to a new report by an independent group of experts commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council. The report, which covers the period from … Read more
Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog 14 February 2025 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that the recent strike on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine is a reminder that the world must not become complacent about the safety of nuclear facilities. The strike, which occurred on … Read more
Sudan: ‘The Most Devastating Humanitarian and Displacement Crises in the World’ February 14, 2025 Sudan is facing one of the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crises in the world, according to the United Nations. The ongoing conflict in the country has forced millions of people to flee their homes, leaving them vulnerable to hunger, disease, … Read more
World Must Not Turn Its Back on Sudan’s Deepening Crisis: Guterres United Nations, February 14, 2025 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called on the international community to not abandon Sudan as it grapples with a deepening crisis. Speaking at a press conference in New York, Guterres expressed his deep concern … Read more
DR Congo Displacement, Health Crisis Worsens Amid Dwindling Aid Access Published: February 14, 2025, 12:00 AM Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The displacement and health crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is deteriorating rapidly as access to humanitarian aid becomes increasingly limited, according to a new report by the United Nations Office … Read more
Highlander: A rapidly rising search term on Google Trends NZ Current popularity: Highlander is currently the 15th most popular search term in New Zealand, with a recent surge in popularity over the past few days. Possible reasons for popularity: * Rugby match: The Highlanders, a New Zealand rugby union team, recently played a match against … Read more
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 International Series The Pakistan cricket team is currently touring New Zealand for a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series. The series is being played in Christchurch, with the first match scheduled for December 18, 2022. The series is part of Pakistan’s preparations for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will … Read more