Health,Adolescents face mounting pressure at school, decline in family support

Headline: Adolescents Face Mounting Pressure at School, Decline in Family Support Date: 2024-11-13 12:00 Lead: Adolescents are experiencing an alarming rise in academic and social pressures, coupled with a decline in familial support, according to a comprehensive new report. This concerning trend is taking a significant toll on their mental health and overall well-being. Body: … Read more

Economic Development,COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor

COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor The head of the UN has warned that the global energy transition must not trigger a “stampede of greed” that ignores the needs of the most vulnerable people. Speaking at the opening of the COP29 climate summit in Egypt, António Guterres … Read more

Climate Change,COP29 climate talks: Major emitters must right ‘colossal injustice’ on island nations, says UN chief

COP29 climate talks: Major emitters must right ‘colossal injustice’ on island nations, says UN chief 2024-11-13 12:00 Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – Major emitters must right the “colossal injustice” they have inflicted on island nations by failing to act on climate change, the UN chief has said. António Guterres was speaking at the opening of the … Read more

Climate Change,COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor

COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – 13 November 2024 – The transition to clean energy must not be allowed to trigger a “stampede of greed” that crushes the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world, a leading climate expert has warned. Speaking … Read more

Asia Pacific,Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as ‘clear human rights violation’

Public Execution in Afghanistan Condemned as ‘Clear Human Rights Violation’ Kabul, Afghanistan – The international community has condemned the public execution of a man in Afghanistan by the Taliban regime, calling it a “clear human rights violation.” The execution was carried out on November 12th in the western province of Farah. The victim, a 27-year-old … Read more

WTO,General Council Chair to convene meeting on selection of next Director-General

General Council Chair to convene meeting on selection of next Director-General 12 November 2024 The General Council Chair, Ambassador Didier Chambovey (Switzerland), will convene a meeting of the General Council on 14 November 2024 to discuss the process for selecting the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The current Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, … Read more

WTO,How environmental comparative advantage can lead to environmental gains from trade

How Environmental Comparative Advantage Can Lead to Environmental Gains from Trade WTO | November 12, 2024 | 17:00 Introduction Environmental comparative advantage refers to the ability of countries to produce goods and services with a lower environmental impact than other countries. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as access to natural … Read more

Top Stories,Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year By [Author’s Name] November 12, 2024 Lagos, Nigeria – A new report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that 33 million people in Nigeria could face hunger next year, a significant increase from the current 19 million. The report, titled “Nigeria: Food Security … Read more

Top Stories,1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims

1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims Geneva, 12 November 2024 – On the 1,000th day since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging the international community to maintain its solidarity with the victims of the war. “This grim milestone marks 1,000 days of immense suffering … Read more