Desertification: A Devastating Trend That Can Be Reversed November 30, 2024 Desertification, the process by which land becomes increasingly dry and unproductive, is a major threat to global food security and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, over 1 billion people live in areas affected by desertification, and this number is expected to grow as … Read more
What’s Desertification? Experts Hopeful Devastating Trend Can Be Reversed November 30, 2024 Desertification is the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions due to various factors, including climate change, human activities, and the interaction between the two. It is a serious global environmental issue that affects over 1 billion people and … Read more
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed for Second Term Geneva, November 29, 2024 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term. Her reappointment was confirmed through a consensus decision by WTO member countries. In a statement following her reappointment, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her gratitude and commitment to continuing … Read more
WTO General Council Reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a Second Term November 29, 2024 Geneva – The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term. The decision was taken at a special meeting held on November 29, 2024, following a comprehensive review of Dr. … Read more
EU Initiates Dispute Complaint Against China Regarding Chinese Duties on Brandy Geneva, 29 November 2024 – The European Union (EU) has initiated a dispute complaint against China with the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging Chinese duties on brandy. The EU claims that China’s duties on brandy, which range from 46.5% to 65.5%, are excessive and … Read more
Millions of Women and Girls Forced to Flee Face High Risk of Gender-Based Violence: UNHCR New York, 2024-11-29 – Millions of women and girls who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters are facing a high risk of gender-based violence (GBV), according to a new report by the … Read more
Lebanon: Final repatriation flight brings Brazilians home amid ceasefire November 29, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The final repatriation flight carrying Brazilian citizens from Lebanon departed Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport on Tuesday, marking the end of a two-week evacuation effort following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The flight, operated by LATAM Airlines, carried … Read more
UN Rights Office Urges Russia to Cease Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Grid as Winter Sets In November 29, 2024 Geneva – The United Nations human rights office has strongly condemned Russia’s sustained attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which have left millions of civilians without power, heat, and water as winter sets in. “These attacks are … Read more
Millions of Women and Girls Forced to Flee Face High Risk of Gender-Based Violence: UNHCR November 29, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today issued a stark warning that millions of women and girls displaced by conflict and persecution are at heightened risk of gender-based violence. According to the … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Live Updates for 29 November 8:00 AM EST: Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. The attack has caused significant damage and casualties, but the exact number is not yet known. Saudi Arabia has activated its Patriot air defense system to intercept the missiles. However, some missiles have … Read more