Bridging the divide: General Assembly President on UN reforms and Africa’s digital future 7 February 2025 Reforms to the United Nations, including Security Council expansion, are a priority for Abdulla Shahid, President of the UN General Assembly, who also believes that digital technology in Africa has the potential to transform economies and empower women. In … Read more
‘Step Up the Pace’ and End Female Genital Mutilation, UN Says (February 6, 2025) New York, United Nations – The United Nations has called on countries to “step up the pace” and end the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030. In a statement released on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female … Read more
Gaza: 10,000 aid trucks reach enclave since ceasefire began 10,000 aid trucks carrying food, fuel and medicine have entered Gaza since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on February 5. The trucks are delivering supplies to the 2 million people living in the besieged enclave, who have been suffering from shortages of … Read more
Reusable Rockets, Air Taxis, and ‘Autonomous Autos’ are the Future: WIPO February 6, 2025 The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released a report outlining the key technology trends that will shape the future of transportation. The report, titled “The Future of Transportation: Innovation Trends and Intellectual Property,” identifies three major areas of innovation: reusable … Read more
Iraq: How the world helped Mosul rise from the rubble of war February 6, 2025 Mosul, once a bustling city in northern Iraq, was reduced to rubble during the three-year occupation by the Islamic State group (IS). But today, thanks to the efforts of the Iraqi government and the international community, Mosul is slowly but … Read more
It’s Official: January Was the Warmest on Record By [Your Name], Published on [Date] According to data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), January 2023 has officially been declared the warmest January on record. The average global temperature during the month was 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 20th-century average. … Read more
Guterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo February 6, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for mediation to end the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and created a humanitarian crisis. In a statement issued on Sunday, … Read more
Gaza: UN health agency urges rapid scale-up of medevacs as thousands remain in critical condition February 6, 2025 Following the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, the United Nations health agency, WHO, is urging for a rapid scale-up of medical evacuations (medevacs) as thousands of people remain in critical condition. The WHO said in a … Read more
‘Step Up the Pace’ and end female genital mutilation, UN says 6 February 2025 The United Nations has called for a global effort to end female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030, warning that the practice is still prevalent in many parts of the world. In a report released on Monday, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) … Read more
Sudan: Top aid official warns against escalating violence in two states February 6, 2025 KHARTOUM, Sudan – The top United Nations humanitarian official in Sudan has warned of escalating violence in two states, urging all parties to immediately cease hostilities and protect civilians. In a statement released on Monday, Adam Abdelmoula, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator … Read more