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COP29 Climate Talks: Major Emitters Must Right ‘Colossal Injustice’ on Island Nations, Says UN Chief November 13, 2024 As the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) opened in Dubai, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful speech, urging major emitters to address the “colossal injustice” faced by island nations due to climate change. Island … Read more

COP29: Energy Transition Must Not Trigger a ‘Stampede of Greed’ That Crushes the Poor November 13, 2024 Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – As world leaders gather for COP29, the United Nations climate conference, there is growing concern that the global energy transition could have devastating consequences for the world’s poorest people. The energy transition is a … Read more

UNRWA Chief: Agency Enduring ‘Darkest Moment’, as Israeli Laws Threaten Operations November 13, 2024 Jerusalem – The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the agency is facing its “darkest moment” ever, as new Israeli laws threaten to curtail its operations and further erode the rights … Read more

Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms November 13, 2024 By [Author’s Name] Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Food markets in the Gaza Strip are “in decay” as the besieged Palestinian territory faces the threat of widespread starvation, according to a new report. The report, published by the United Nations Relief and … Read more

UNRWA chief: Agency enduring ‘darkest moment’, as Israeli laws threaten operations November 13, 2024 Jerusalem – The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that the agency is facing its “darkest moment” as new Israeli laws threaten its work. Philippe Lazzarini, the agency’s … Read more

Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms November 13, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Food markets in the besieged Gaza Strip are “in decay” as starvation looms for the population, a new report has warned. The report, by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near … Read more

Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms 13 November 2024, by [Author’s Name] Gaza City, Palestine – Food markets in the Gaza Strip are “in decay” as starvation looms, a new report has warned. The report, by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), found that food prices in Gaza have … Read more

Public Execution in Afghanistan Condemned as ‘Clear Human Rights Violation November 13, 2024 Kabul, Afghanistan – A public execution carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been widely condemned by international human rights organizations and governments. The execution, which took place in the western city of Herat on Saturday, November 12, involved the hanging … Read more

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

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