Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms November 13, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Food markets in the besieged Gaza Strip are “in decay” as starvation looms for the population, a new report has warned. The report, by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near … Read more
Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms 13 November 2024, by [Author’s Name] Gaza City, Palestine – Food markets in the Gaza Strip are “in decay” as starvation looms, a new report has warned. The report, by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), found that food prices in Gaza have … Read more
Public Execution in Afghanistan Condemned as ‘Clear Human Rights Violation November 13, 2024 Kabul, Afghanistan – A public execution carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been widely condemned by international human rights organizations and governments. The execution, which took place in the western city of Herat on Saturday, November 12, involved the hanging … Read more
Headline: Adolescents Face Mounting Pressure at School, Decline in Family Support Date: 2024-11-13 12:00 Lead: Adolescents are experiencing an alarming rise in academic and social pressures, coupled with a decline in familial support, according to a comprehensive new report. This concerning trend is taking a significant toll on their mental health and overall well-being. Body: … Read more
COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor The head of the UN has warned that the global energy transition must not trigger a “stampede of greed” that ignores the needs of the most vulnerable people. Speaking at the opening of the COP29 climate summit in Egypt, António Guterres … Read more
COP29 climate talks: Major emitters must right ‘colossal injustice’ on island nations, says UN chief 2024-11-13 12:00 Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt – Major emitters must right the “colossal injustice” they have inflicted on island nations by failing to act on climate change, the UN chief has said. António Guterres was speaking at the opening of the … Read more
COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – 13 November 2024 – The transition to clean energy must not be allowed to trigger a “stampede of greed” that crushes the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world, a leading climate expert has warned. Speaking … Read more
Public Execution in Afghanistan Condemned as ‘Clear Human Rights Violation’ Kabul, Afghanistan – The international community has condemned the public execution of a man in Afghanistan by the Taliban regime, calling it a “clear human rights violation.” The execution was carried out on November 12th in the western province of Farah. The victim, a 27-year-old … Read more
General Council Chair to convene meeting on selection of next Director-General 12 November 2024 The General Council Chair, Ambassador Didier Chambovey (Switzerland), will convene a meeting of the General Council on 14 November 2024 to discuss the process for selecting the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The current Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, … Read more
How Environmental Comparative Advantage Can Lead to Environmental Gains from Trade WTO | November 12, 2024 | 17:00 Introduction Environmental comparative advantage refers to the ability of countries to produce goods and services with a lower environmental impact than other countries. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as access to natural … Read more