UN Rights Office Urges Russia to Cease Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Grid as Winter Sets In GENEVA (29 November 2024) – The UN Human Rights Office on Tuesday urged the Russian Federation to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, warning that the targeting of civilian infrastructure amid freezing winter temperatures amounts to war crimes. “The … Read more
Devastating 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends, Marked by Record-Setting Storms November 29, 2024 The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season came to a close on November 30, leaving behind a trail of devastation and a record-breaking number of major hurricanes. Unprecedented Storm Activity The season saw an extraordinary 28 named storms, 15 hurricanes, and 7 major hurricanes. … Read more
Devastating 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends, Marked by Record-Setting Storms November 29, 2024 The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on November 30th, has been one of the most devastating on record, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life across the United States and the Caribbean. According to the National Hurricane Center … Read more
Wages are recovering after negative shift in 2022, says UN labour agency 28 November 2024 GENEVA – After a negative shift in 2022, global wages are beginning to recover, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, “Global Wage Report 2022-23: Wages and minimum wages in the time of COVID-19”, … Read more
Wages are recovering after negative shift in 2022, says UN labour agency 2024-11-28 12:00 Geneva – Global wages are recovering after a negative shift in 2022, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report, “Global Wage Report 2022-23: Wages and minimum wages in the time of crisis,” finds that real … Read more
Trade Policy Review: Brunei Darussalam Date: 2024-11-27 14:00 Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) Summary: The WTO has published a report on its Trade Policy Review of Brunei Darussalam, conducted on November 27, 2024. The report provides an overview of Brunei Darussalam’s trade policies and practices, and assesses their compliance with WTO rules and objectives. Key … Read more
WTO-ITC Initiative for Women Receives Record-High Pledge from FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund Geneva, 27 November 2024 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) today welcomed a record-high pledge of CHF 10 million from the FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund to support their joint initiative to empower women in trade. … Read more
Guterres: Lebanon ceasefire deal ‘first ray of hope for peace’ 2024-11-27 12:00 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, calling it a “first ray of hope for peace” in the region. The ceasefire, which was brokered by the United States, took effect at 11:00 p.m. local time on … Read more
World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South Sudan November 27, 2024 12:00 PM Syria: Aid challenges persist The United Nations has warned that the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of people in Syria is facing significant challenges. Ongoing conflict, bureaucratic obstacles, and a lack of funding … Read more
Afghanistan: Surge in Synthetic Drugs Could Threaten Public Health Kabul, Afghanistan – A recent report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has highlighted a worrying increase in the production and trafficking of synthetic drugs in Afghanistan. According to the report, the country has become a major producer of methamphetamine and other … Read more