‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike 27 November 2024 New York – The top United Nations official in Ukraine has called for an immediate end to the escalating cycle of violence in the country, including a recent ballistic missile strike that damaged civilian infrastructure and killed several … Read more
Lebanon ceasefire deal: displaced communities start to return home 2024-11-27 12:00 PM A ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah has brought an end to several weeks of fighting, and displaced communities are starting to return home. The deal, which was brokered by the United Nations, calls for a cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal … Read more
World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South Sudan 2024-11-27 12:00 Syria: Aid challenges The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Syria is “catastrophic”, with millions of people facing food insecurity, lack of access to clean water, and inadequate healthcare. The conflict has displaced millions … Read more
Lebanon Ceasefire Deal: Displaced Communities Start to Return Home 2024-11-27 12:00 | Middle East After months of fierce fighting, a ceasefire deal has finally been reached in Lebanon. The agreement, which was brokered by the United Nations, has brought an end to the violence that has displaced thousands of people. With the ceasefire in place, … Read more
Afghanistan: Surge in Synthetic Drugs Could Threaten Public Health November 27, 2024 Kabul, Afghanistan – A recent surge in the availability of synthetic drugs in Afghanistan is posing a serious threat to public health, according to a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The report, released on Monday, found … Read more
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Lebanon ceasefire deal: displaced communities start to return home November 27, 2024 A ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah has brought an end to weeks of fighting, and displaced communities are beginning to return home. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that around 1 million people were displaced by the … Read more
‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike November 27, 2024 UNITED NATIONS, New York – The United Nations political chief on Monday strongly condemned a ballistic missile strike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipropetrovsk, expressing deep concern about the resumption of large-scale military operations in the conflict-hit … Read more
‘We Need Peace’: Global Forum Concludes With Hope and a Plan November 27, 2024 The Global Forum on Culture and Education, hosted by UNESCO in Paris, concluded today with a renewed commitment to fostering peace and understanding through culture and education. The four-day forum brought together over 1,000 participants, including government officials, educators, artists, and … Read more
2/3 of digital content creators do not fact-check, UNESCO survey reveals November 27, 2024 A new survey by UNESCO has found that two-thirds of digital content creators do not fact-check their work before publishing it online. The survey, which was conducted in 193 countries, also found that a majority of content creators (82%) believe that … Read more