Top Stories,Guterres ‘unequivocally condemns’ continued civilian deaths in Gaza

Headline: Guterres ‘Unequivocally Condemns’ Continued Civilian Deaths in Gaza Source: UN News Date: 7 August 2022 Summary: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the continued loss of civilian lives in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate end to the violence. Key Points: Guterres expressed deep concern over the escalation of violence in Gaza, … Read more

Top Stories,The latest UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia; here’s what’s at stake

The latest UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia; here’s what’s at stake The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) has begun in Montreal, Canada, and will run until December 19th. The conference is tasked with setting new global targets for protecting and restoring nature. What is at stake? The world is facing a biodiversity crisis. One … Read more

Top Stories,‘Hundreds displaced overnight’ as airstrikes destroy humanitarian facilities in Lebanon

Headline: ‘Hundreds displaced overnight’ as airstrikes destroy humanitarian facilities in Lebanon Summary: On August 15, 2021, Israeli airstrikes targeted and destroyed humanitarian facilities, including a food warehouse and a medical centre, in the Lebanese village of Qana. The airstrikes caused widespread damage, displacing hundreds of people and disrupting essential services. Details: The airstrikes hit a … Read more

Peace and Security,Daily death and destruction continues in Ukraine, Security Council hears

Daily death and destruction continues in Ukraine, Security Council hears The Security Council on Wednesday heard an update on the situation in Ukraine, where daily death and destruction continue to be reported. Briefing the Council, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths said that the war has created a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Ukraine. “The human cost … Read more

Peace and Security,The promise and peril of runaway technological advances

The Promise and Peril of Runaway Technological Advances Peace and Security Technological advancements have the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, both for good and for ill. In the realm of peace and security, new technologies can offer unprecedented opportunities for conflict prevention, peacekeeping, and post-conflict reconstruction. However, they also pose significant risks, … Read more

Peace and Security,In Ethiopia, UN chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa

In Ethiopia, UN chief advocates for permanent Security Council seats for Africa UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for permanent seats for Africa on the UN Security Council, saying it was “high time” for the continent to be fully represented at the world’s top decision-making table. Speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the opening … Read more

Peace and Security,World News in Brief: Egypt malaria-free, tropical storm lashes Cuba, Mozambique killings, WHO support for South Sudan

World News in Brief: Egypt malaria-free, tropical storm lashes Cuba, Mozambique killings, WHO support for South Sudan Egypt malaria-free Egypt has been declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the first country in the Eastern Mediterranean region to achieve this status. The country has not reported any indigenous cases of malaria since 2010, … Read more

Peace and Security,‘Hundreds displaced overnight’ as airstrikes destroy humanitarian facilities in Lebanon

Assistant Headline: ‘Hundreds displaced overnight’ as airstrikes destroy humanitarian facilities in Lebanon Source: The Guardian Date: 2023-06-23 Summary: Israeli airstrikes have destroyed humanitarian facilities in Lebanon, displacing hundreds of people overnight. The strikes targeted a building housing the offices of several aid organizations, including the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and Save the Children. The NRC … Read more

Middle East,‘Hundreds displaced overnight’ as airstrikes destroy humanitarian facilities in Lebanon

‘Hundreds displaced overnight’ as airstrikes destroy humanitarian facilities in Lebanon 11 August 2021 Middle East Eye Israeli airstrikes have destroyed a humanitarian facility in southern Lebanon, displacing hundreds of people overnight, a local official said. The facility, run by the humanitarian organisation Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH), was hit by multiple airstrikes on Tuesday night, according … Read more