South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’ 2024-11-07 12:00 The decision by South Sudan’s government to postpone long-awaited elections scheduled for December 2024 has been met with disappointment and concern by the international community. The United Nations, the African Union, and the United States have all expressed regret at the delay, calling for the … Read more
China Initiates WTO Dispute Complaint Regarding EU Definitive Duties on Electric Vehicles Geneva, 6 November 2024 – China has initiated a dispute complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the European Union’s (EU) definitive anti-dumping duties on electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The complaint, filed on 6 November 2024, alleges that the EU’s measures … Read more
Displacement Crisis Reaches 123 Million, Amid Ongoing Conflicts November 6, 2024 Introduction The global displacement crisis has reached an alarming milestone, with the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees now exceeding 123 million, according to a new report released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The crisis, driven by ongoing … Read more
World News in Brief: UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’, DR Congo Update, Another Major Storm to Hit Cuba UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’ United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and US President Joe Biden met on November 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss a range of global challenges. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation … Read more
A city safe for women is safe for all: Women’s voices lead at World Urban Forum in Cairo 06-11-2024 CAIRO – The World Urban Forum, a conference organized by UN Habitat, kicked off this week in Cairo, Egypt with a strong focus on the role of women in creating safe and inclusive cities. The forum … Read more
How has the war in Gaza affected UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians? The war in Gaza has had a devastating impact on UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians. The agency has been forced to suspend many of its essential services, including food distribution, health care, and education. This has left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians without … Read more
UNESCO Urges More Action to Combat Violence and Bullying at School Published on 2024-11-06 12:00 Paris, France – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called for urgent action to address the pervasive issue of violence and bullying in schools around the world. In a new report released today, UNESCO highlights the … Read more
I apologize, but I do not have access to the internet and cannot find information about the article you mentioned in your query. Lebanon conflict at ‘critical point’ with more than 3,000 confirmed dead The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response. Top Stories … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Live Updates as General Assembly Meets on UNRWA and More By [Author’s Name] November 6, 2024 12:00 PM EST The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The meeting comes amidst renewed violence in the region, including a series … Read more
Rise in Afghan Opium Cultivation Reflects Economic Hardship, Despite Taliban Ban Kabul, Afghanistan – Despite a ban on opium cultivation imposed by the Taliban in April 2022, Afghanistan’s opium cultivation has increased significantly in the past year, according to a new report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The report, … Read more