WTO-WIPO Colloquium for Intellectual Property Teachers Opens in Geneva Geneva, 3 February 2025 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) opened a three-day colloquium for intellectual property (IP) teachers on Monday, 3 February 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. The colloquium, which is being held at the WTO headquarters, brings together … Read more
World News in Brief: WHO chief asks US to reconsider withdrawal, gender parity remains distant goal, call for rethink on Nordic alcohol law change WHO chief asks US to reconsider withdrawal Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the … Read more
‘Grieving and Crying’ as People on Either Side of Gaza Conflict Come Together February 3, 2025 By: [Author’s Name] A moment of unity and reflection amid ongoing tensions. In an unexpected and poignant display of unity, Palestinians and Israelis gathered on either side of the Israeli-Gaza border last week to mourn the loss of life … Read more
There is no available information for that date. Syria: Special Envoy applauds ‘shared conviction’ among Syrians on political transition The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response. Top Stories a new article on 2025-02-03 12:00 titled “Syria: Special Envoy applauds ‘shared conviction’ among Syrians … Read more
World News in Brief: WHO Chief Asks US to Reconsider Withdrawal, Gender Parity Remains Distant Goal, Call for Rethink on Nordic Alcohol Law Change WHO Chief Appeals to US to Rejoin Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw … Read more
Relief chief in Israel and Palestine: ‘We must be practical, innovative and persistent’ 3 February 2025 The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has called for a renewed focus on practical, innovative and persistent efforts to support the millions of Palestine refugees in the … Read more
West Bank Violence Undermining Gaza Ceasefire: UNRWA February 3, 2025 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in the West Bank, warning that it is undermining the ceasefire agreement reached in Gaza. In a statement issued today, UNRWA Commissioner-General … Read more
Eastern DR Congo Crisis Increases Risk of Mpox Transmission, WHO Chief Warns 2025-02-03 12:00 Geneva – The ongoing humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is increasing the risk of mpox transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned today. Conflict and Displacement Driving Transmission WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that … Read more
Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise KHARTOUM, Sudan (Feb 3, 2025) – UN chief António Guterres has condemned the reported execution of seven protesters in Sudan, as the country grapples with a deepening humanitarian crisis. The protesters were reportedly killed by security forces during demonstrations against the military government that seized … Read more
‘Grieving and crying’ as people on either side of Gaza conflict come together 2025-02-03 12:00 By: [Author’s Name] In the aftermath of the recent escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, people from both sides of the conflict have come together to grieve and support one another. On Sunday, a group of Israelis and Palestinians … Read more