First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan November 4, 2024 KHARTOUM, Sudan — War-torn Sudan is facing a triple threat of famine, cholera, and dengue fever, with the United Nations warning that the country is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. The famine, which was declared in parts of Sudan … Read more
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted Montreal, 3 November 2024 – The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) adopted today a set of landmark agreements that will guide global efforts to protect and restore biodiversity over the next decade. The agreements, which were adopted by consensus, include a new global … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign Under Fire November 3, 2024 Gaza Strip – A polio vaccine campaign launched in the Gaza Strip has come under fire, with critics raising concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. The campaign, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign Under Fire Date: November 3, 2024 By: [Author’s Name] Gaza City, Palestine – A polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip has come under fire after health workers were prevented from reaching thousands of children by armed militants. The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the campaign on Monday … Read more
COP16: Landmark Biodiversity Agreements Adopted 2024-11-03 12:00 At the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Biological Diversity (UNFBCD), held in Doha, Qatar from October 20-31, 2024, world leaders adopted a historic set of agreements aimed at safeguarding the planet’s biodiversity. The agreements, which will come into effect on … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign Under Fire November 3, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have come under fire over their polio vaccine campaign in the Gaza Strip, with critics accusing them of using the program as a cover for spying. The … Read more
Unfortunately, I do not have access to real-time information and am unable to provide a detailed article on the COP16 biodiversity agreements adopted in 2024. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to credible sources such as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity website or reputable news organizations. COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted The AI … Read more
World Urban Forum: The Search for Solutions to the Global Housing Crisis Moves to Cairo Posted on 2024-11-02 12:00 The 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11) will be held in Cairo, Egypt, from February 26 to March 2, 2024. The forum, convened by UN-Habitat, will bring together world leaders, urban experts, policymakers, and civil society organizations … Read more
Gaza: Strike hits health centre as polio vaccine campaign resumes in ravaged north Date: 2024-11-02 12:00 Source: Top Stories Summary: The resumption of a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza was disrupted after an airstrike hit a health centre in the area, according to health officials. The strike occurred on Wednesday, 2024-11-02, as health workers … Read more
85 Percent of Journalist Killings Go Unpunished November 2, 2024 New research has found that a staggering 85 percent of journalist killings go unpunished. This means that the vast majority of those who kill journalists are never brought to justice. The research was conducted by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a non-profit organization that … Read more