News Humanity’s fate can’t be left to algorithms, UN chief tells Security Council 2024-12-19 12:00 By UN News United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the Security Council that the fate of humanity cannot be left to algorithms, amid growing concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare. “As we move forward, we must … Read more
Syria’s New ‘Flame of Hope’ Must Not Be Extinguished: Guterres Date: 2024-12-19 12:00 Source: United Nations News Article Summary: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the international community to support Syria’s “new flame of hope” following the release of hundreds of thousands of detainees and abductees in recent weeks. Guterres, addressing the Security Council … Read more
‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza 2024-12-19 12:00 Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories – The humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip is rapidly deteriorating, with food insecurity and poverty on the rise. A new report by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East … Read more
Reconstruction and vital repairs underway in Syria, as ‘security conditions’ permit As security conditions improve in some areas of Syria, reconstruction and vital repairs are beginning to take place. However, the process is slow and challenging, as much of the country’s infrastructure was destroyed during the war. According to the United Nations, an estimated $400 … Read more
Syria’s new ‘flame of hope’ must not be extinguished: Guterres 19 December 2024 Damascus – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the new “flame of hope” in Syria must not be extinguished. Guterres made the remarks during a visit to Damascus on December 19, 2024, where he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad … Read more
World News in Brief: Deaths and injuries mount in Ukraine, refugees from Sudan, Vanuatu quake response Ukraine: The death toll in Ukraine continues to rise, with over 1,000 civilians killed and over 1,500 injured since the start of the Russian invasion. The United Nations has warned that the number of casualties could reach several thousand … Read more
Reconstruction and Vital Repairs Underway in Syria, as ‘Security Conditions’ Permit Posted: 2024-12-19 12:00 Damascus, Syria – Reconstruction efforts in Syria are slowly underway, as security conditions improve in some areas of the war-torn country. However, humanitarian needs remain immense, and challenges to delivering aid persist. In the past year, several key infrastructure projects have … Read more
Syria’s new ‘flame of hope’ must not be extinguished: Guterres 19 December 2024, New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent support to build on the “new flame of hope” for peace in Syria sparked by the recent release of detainees and the return of some refugees. “We must not let … Read more
‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza 19 December 2024 Gaza, the besieged Palestinian territory, is facing a dire humanitarian crisis that is only getting worse. The Israeli blockade, which has been in place for over 15 years, has crippled the economy and made it difficult for people to access basic … Read more
Staggering Scale of Sudan Crisis ‘Demands Sustained and Urgent Attention’ Article Published on: 2024-12-19 12:00 Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations has issued a dire warning about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, calling for urgent and sustained attention. The crisis, driven by a complex interplay of conflict, food insecurity, and disease, is affecting … Read more