World News in Brief: Deaths and injuries mount in Ukraine, refugees from Sudan, Vanuatu quake response December 19, 2024 Ukraine The death toll in Ukraine continues to rise as Russian forces intensify their attacks on the country. In the past 24 hours, at least 30 civilians have been killed and over 100 injured. The fighting … Read more
‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza By 2024, Gaza will be unlivable. That’s the grim assessment of the United Nations, which has warned that the tiny Palestinian enclave is facing a “humanitarian catastrophe” unless urgent action is taken. Gaza has been under Israeli blockade for more than a decade, which … Read more
Staggering Scale of Sudan Crisis ‘Demands Sustained and Urgent Attention’ December 19, 2024 The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the worsening crisis in Sudan, calling for immediate and sustained international attention to address the staggering scale of the humanitarian situation. In a statement released on Monday, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Sudan, … Read more
Reconstruction and Vital Repairs Underway in Syria, as ‘Security Conditions’ Permit December 19, 2024 Aleppo, Syria – Reconstruction and vital repairs are finally underway in war-torn Syria, as security conditions gradually improve in certain areas of the country. Following a decade of devastating conflict, Syria’s infrastructure has been left in ruins, with cities and towns … Read more
Humanity’s fate can’t be left to algorithms, UN chief tells Security Council 2024-12-19 12:00 By UN News United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the Security Council that the fate of humanity cannot be left to algorithms, amid growing concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare. “As we move forward, we must … Read more
Syria’s New ‘Flame of Hope’ Must Not Be Extinguished: Guterres Date: 2024-12-19 12:00 Source: United Nations News Article Summary: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the international community to support Syria’s “new flame of hope” following the release of hundreds of thousands of detainees and abductees in recent weeks. Guterres, addressing the Security Council … Read more
‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza 2024-12-19 12:00 Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories – The humanitarian situation in the besieged Gaza Strip is rapidly deteriorating, with food insecurity and poverty on the rise. A new report by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East … Read more
Reconstruction and vital repairs underway in Syria, as ‘security conditions’ permit As security conditions improve in some areas of Syria, reconstruction and vital repairs are beginning to take place. However, the process is slow and challenging, as much of the country’s infrastructure was destroyed during the war. According to the United Nations, an estimated $400 … Read more
Syria’s new ‘flame of hope’ must not be extinguished: Guterres 19 December 2024 Damascus – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the new “flame of hope” in Syria must not be extinguished. Guterres made the remarks during a visit to Damascus on December 19, 2024, where he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad … Read more
World News in Brief: Deaths and injuries mount in Ukraine, refugees from Sudan, Vanuatu quake response Ukraine: The death toll in Ukraine continues to rise, with over 1,000 civilians killed and over 1,500 injured since the start of the Russian invasion. The United Nations has warned that the number of casualties could reach several thousand … Read more