US Funding Cuts Threaten Global Health Response, WHO Chief Warns Date: 2025-02-12 12:00 Source: World Health Organization (WHO) Summary: The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed concern over the potential impact of US funding cuts on global health efforts. The US is the largest donor to WHO, providing … Read more
Bangladesh Protests Probe Reveals Top Leaders Led Brutal Repression February 12, 2025 Dhaka, Bangladesh – A comprehensive investigation into the deadly protests that erupted in Bangladesh in 2023 has revealed that top government leaders, including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, played a significant role in directing the brutal crackdown on demonstrators. The investigation, conducted by an … Read more
Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM Date: 2025-02-11 12:00 Summary: A new study has found that there are a number of things that can be done to support women in STEM fields. The study, which was published in the journal Nature, surveyed over 1,000 women in STEM fields … Read more
Humanitarians uphold commitment to support civilians in eastern DR Congo February 11, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Humanitarians working in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are committed to continuing to provide assistance to civilians, despite ongoing violence and insecurity. The region has been plagued by conflict for decades, and the humanitarian … Read more
Meds platform launch gives children with cancer a fighting chance 2025-02-11 12:00 A new platform is being launched to help children with cancer get the medications they need. The Meds platform is a collaboration between the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The platform will provide access to a … Read more
Short-range drones: The deadliest threat to civilians in Ukraine February 11, 2025 – A recent report by the United Nations has found that short-range drones are now the deadliest threat to civilians in Ukraine. The report, which was released on February 10, 2025, found that drones were responsible for more than half of all civilian … Read more
DR Congo crisis: Thousands of displaced in Goma forced to flee again 11 February 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Thousands of people who had been displaced from their homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma have been forced to flee again after a new eruption of Mount Nyiragongo. The … Read more
At AI Summit, Diplomats and Pharrell Mull Destiny of Tech Revolution February 11, 2025 By Sarah Jones, Senior Tech Correspondent [New York City, New York] – World leaders, diplomats, and renowned musician Pharrell Williams gathered at the inaugural AI Summit in New York City to discuss the transformative power and potential risks of artificial intelligence … Read more
Top Stories: Gaza: Return to war must be avoided at all costs, insists UN chief 11 February 2025 Gaza City, Palestine – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and warned that a return to war must be avoided at all costs. Guterres was speaking at a press conference in … Read more
Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM By [Journalist’s Name] 11 February 2025 We know how to support more women and girls in STEM. The question is: Will we do it? For decades, women have been massively underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Now, a new … Read more