Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks per day: WHO 2025-01-17 12:00 A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could boost the number of aid trucks entering Gaza to 600 per day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The ceasefire, which took effect on Sunday, has brought a welcome respite from the … Read more
Sudan War Becomes More Deadly as Ethnically Motivated Attacks Rise January 17, 2025 Khartoum, Sudan – The ongoing conflict in Sudan has taken a deadly turn as ethnically motivated attacks have significantly increased in recent months. According to the United Nations, over 1,000 people have been killed in such attacks since the beginning of the … Read more
Relentless crisis in Haiti: One in eight children internally displaced January 17, 2025 Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The ongoing crisis in Haiti has forced one in eight children to flee their homes and become internally displaced, according to a new report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The report, titled “Hidden in Plain Sight: … Read more
World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’ Antisemitism action plan The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) has adopted a new action plan to combat antisemitism. The plan includes measures to improve education about the Holocaust, combat hate speech online, and provide support for … Read more
Members Explore Role of Trade as a Tool for Development and the Way Forward 16 January 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are meeting in Geneva this week to discuss the role of trade as a tool for development and the way forward. The meeting is being held against the … Read more
New Year Sees Uptick and Expansion of Fighting on Ukraine’s Frontlines Published: January 16, 2025, 12:00 PM Kyiv, Ukraine – Fighting has intensified along Ukraine’s frontlines as the new year begins, with both sides reporting an uptick in clashes and the expansion of active combat zones. Increase in Exchange of Artillery Fire In eastern Ukraine, … Read more
World News in Brief Security Council Libya resolution The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for another year. The resolution aims to support the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political transition process in the country. The resolution calls on all parties in Libya … Read more
WHO Launches $1.5 Billion Appeal to Tackle Global Health Crises Geneva, Switzerland – 16 January 2025: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $1.5 billion appeal to address a surge in global health crises, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, humanitarian emergencies, and emerging disease outbreaks. Urgent Funding Required The appeal, the largest in WHO’s … Read more
UN human rights chief hails ‘signs of new beginnings’ in Lebanon and Syria 16 January 2025 Geneva – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday hailed “signs of new beginnings” in Lebanon and Syria, while urging continued vigilance and support for the protection and promotion of human rights in both countries. “I … Read more
Economic Recovery Losing Steam, Warns UN Labour Agency January 16, 2025 The global economic recovery is losing momentum, with the number of unemployed workers expected to increase by 3 million this year, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The ILO’s “World Employment and Social Outlook 2025” report warns that the … Read more