Middle East Crisis: Live Updates on 1 November from the UN and the Region 12:00 PM EST The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting on the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The meeting was called by the United States, which is the current president of the Security Council. 12:30 PM EST … Read more
Hunger and Cholera Crises Escalate in South Sudan, as Needs Surge Juba, November 1, 2024 – The United Nations and humanitarian partners in South Sudan are sounding the alarm over worsening hunger and cholera outbreaks in the country. According to a new report, the number of people facing severe food insecurity has risen to a … Read more
Sudan Crisis Escalates as Attacks in Al Jazirah Spark Mass Displacement November 1, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has taken a dire turn following a series of violent attacks in the Al Jazirah region. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), over 100,000 people have been displaced from … Read more
‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people 2024-11-01 12:00 Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand has taken a historic step towards ending statelessness for nearly 500,000 people, after the country’s cabinet approved a draft law that would grant citizenship to stateless persons. The draft law, which was approved on Tuesday, … Read more
Deadly Floods in Spain Highlight Need to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions November 1, 2024 Madrid, Spain – Devastating floods have swept across southeastern Spain, killing at least six people and causing widespread damage. The floods, which began on Tuesday, have inundated homes, businesses, and roads, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The floods are the … Read more
Deadly floods in Spain highlight need to cut greenhouse gas emissions Publication Date: 2024-11-01 12:00 Introduction: Devastating floods have recently ravaged Spain, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Experts have attributed the severity of the floods to climate change, underscoring the urgent need to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate its dire consequences. Flood … Read more
‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people Date: 2024-11-01 12:00 Source: Asia Pacific Bangkok, Thailand – In a landmark move, Thailand has taken a significant step towards ending statelessness for nearly 500,000 people living within its borders. The Thai Cabinet approved a draft law on statelessness, paving the … Read more
Sudan Crisis Escalates as Attacks in Al Jazirah Spark Mass Displacement Novermber 1, 2024 The conflict in Sudan has intensified in recent weeks, with escalating attacks in Al Jazirah state leading to mass displacement of civilians. According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since mid-October. The attacks … Read more
Hunger and Cholera Crises Escalate in South Sudan, as Needs Surge November 1, 2024 Juba, South Sudan – The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is rapidly escalating, with widespread hunger and a deadly cholera outbreak threatening the lives of millions. According to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), an estimated 11 million people in … Read more
WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Encourages Members to Continue Advancing Trade and Development Work Geneva, October 31, 2024 – World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on member countries to continue advancing trade and development work, emphasizing the need to prioritize the concerns of developing and least-developed countries (LDCs). DG Okonjo-Iweala made these remarks at … Read more