WHO Launches $1.5 Billion Appeal to Tackle Global Health Crises Geneva, Switzerland – 16 January 2025: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $1.5 billion appeal to address a surge in global health crises, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, humanitarian emergencies, and emerging disease outbreaks. Urgent Funding Required The appeal, the largest in WHO’s … Read more
UN human rights chief hails ‘signs of new beginnings’ in Lebanon and Syria 16 January 2025 Geneva – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday hailed “signs of new beginnings” in Lebanon and Syria, while urging continued vigilance and support for the protection and promotion of human rights in both countries. “I … Read more
Economic Recovery Losing Steam, Warns UN Labour Agency January 16, 2025 The global economic recovery is losing momentum, with the number of unemployed workers expected to increase by 3 million this year, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The ILO’s “World Employment and Social Outlook 2025” report warns that the … Read more
‘Enough death and destruction’: Gazans hope for ceasefire and a better future January 16, 2025 By: [Author’s Name] Gaza City, Gaza Strip – After days of intense fighting, a fragile ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip. The truce was brokered by Egypt and the United … Read more
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New Year Sees Uptick and Expansion of Fighting on Ukraine’s Frontlines January 16, 2025 Kiev, Ukraine The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has entered a new phase as the new year sees an uptick and expansion of fighting on the country’s frontlines. Escalation in Donbas The most intense fighting has been concentrated in the eastern Donbas … Read more
World News in Brief: Security Council Libya resolution, cyclone recovery in Mozambique, Marburg virus in Tanzania, counter-terrorism laws in Türkiye Security Council Libya resolution The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2675 on January 12, 2023, extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) for one year, until January 31, … Read more
UN human rights chief hails ‘signs of new beginnings’ in Lebanon and Syria 16 January 2025 The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, has welcomed recent developments in Lebanon and Syria, saying they offer “signs of new beginnings” for the two countries. In a statement, Türk said he was particularly encouraged by the formation … Read more
UN stands with Ukrainians for the long-term, insists UN aid chief 16 January 2025 The United Nations will stand with the people of Ukraine for the long-term, the UN humanitarian chief said on Monday, as the war in the country entered its third year. “We are here for the long-term,” said Martin Griffiths, the UN … Read more
‘Enough death and destruction’: Gazans hope for ceasefire and a better future 16 January 2025, 12:00pm Gaza City, Gaza Strip After days of intense fighting, a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire came into effect at 10:00pm local time on Saturday, January 14, … Read more