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
Lebanon: UN agencies call for ceasefire as war worsens dire conditions 2024-11-02 12:00 Beirut, Lebanon United Nations agencies are calling for a ceasefire in Lebanon as the ongoing war continues to worsen dire humanitarian conditions in the country. In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the UN agencies said that the conflict has killed thousands … Read more
Lebanon: UN agencies call for a ceasefire as war worsens dire conditions Date: 2024-11-02 12:00 Source: United Nations News Summary: The United Nations is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon after more than ten days of fighting between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah on one side, and the Israeli Defense Forces on the … Read more
Lebanon: UN agencies call for ceasefire as war worsens dire conditions 2024-11-02 12:00 Beirut, Lebanon – United Nations agencies are calling for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon as the war continues to worsen the dire conditions in the country. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement … Read more
Gaza: Strike hits health centre as polio vaccine campaign resumes in ravaged north November 2, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – An Israeli airstrike hit a health centre in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least five people and injuring dozens more, as a polio vaccine campaign resumed in the war-ravaged area after … Read more
85 per cent of journalist killings go unpunished Impunity for crimes against journalists remains high, with only 15 per cent of cases resulting in convictions. November 2, 2024 Cairo, Egypt – A new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has found that 85 per cent of journalist killings go unpunished, with only 15 … Read more
World Urban Forum: The search for solutions to the global housing crisis moves to Cairo November 2, 2024 The World Urban Forum (WUF), the world’s premier conference on sustainable urbanization, will be held in Cairo, Egypt, from 26 to 30 June 2024. The theme of the 11th session of the Forum is “Transforming Our Cities … Read more