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Ukraine’s Nuclear Security Situation ‘Highly Challenging’, Warns UN Atomic Watchdog November 7, 2024 United Nations: Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed grave concerns over the country’s nuclear security situation. In a report released today, the IAEA deemed the situation “highly challenging” and highlighted several critical issues. Zaporizhzhia … Read more

Record Heat Persists as WMO Calls for Urgent Services and Investment Boost November 7, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a dire warning as record-breaking heat persists worldwide, exacerbating extreme weather events and posing significant threats to human health and ecosystems. Unprecedented Temperatures Global temperatures during the first nine months of … Read more

Adapt or Perish: UN Calls for Urgent Action at COP29 Climate Summit November 7, 2024 The United Nations has issued an urgent call for collective action to address the escalating climate crisis at the ongoing COP29 summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The summit, which brings together world leaders, scientists, and environmental experts, is a high-stakes … Read more

Rebuilding beyond bricks: World Urban Forum focuses on housing, community support in war-torn cities Date: 2024-11-07 12:00 Source: UN-Habitat The 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11) kicked off today in Katowice, Poland, with a focus on rebuilding war-torn cities and ensuring that housing and community support are at the heart of urban recovery efforts. The forum, … Read more

Suffering Continues for Civilians in Gaza and Lebanon November 7, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, with civilians continuing to suffer from the ongoing conflict and the ongoing Israeli blockade. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 2 million … Read more

Looming Famine in Rakhine Signals Wider Crisis in Myanmar November 7, 2024 Rakhine State, Myanmar – A looming famine in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has raised concerns about a wider humanitarian crisis in the country, which has been plagued by conflict, displacement, and poverty for years. According to the United Nations, over 1 million people in … Read more

South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’ JUBA, South Sudan – The postponement of South Sudan’s long-awaited elections, originally scheduled for December 2023, is “a regrettable development” that will “further delay the country’s progress towards peace and stability,” the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said in a statement on Tuesday. The decision … Read more

Ukraine’s Nuclear Security Situation ‘Highly Challenging’, Warns UN Atomic Watchdog November 7, 2024 The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued a stark warning about the security situation at Ukraine’s nuclear facilities, describing it as “highly challenging” amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. In a report released on Monday, the IAEA said that … Read more

Suffering Continues for Civilians in Gaza and Lebanon November 7, 2024 Gaza The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, with civilians continuing to suffer from the ongoing blockade and the devastating effects of the 2021 conflict. According to the United Nations, over 2 million people in Gaza are in need of humanitarian assistance. … Read more

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