Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement January 29, 2025 The Federal Reserve (Fed) issued a statement on January 29, 2025, following the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting. The statement provides an update on the Fed’s economic outlook and monetary policy decisions. Economic Outlook The Fed acknowledged that the economy has continued to expand at a … Read more
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Level 4: Do Not Travel Date: 2025-01-29 00:00 Source: Department of State Summary: The Department of State has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), urging U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to the country due to ongoing violence, crime, and kidnapping. … Read more
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There is no record of an article on Defense.gov with the title “Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Call With Israel Minister of Defense Israel Katz” published on 2025-01-29 20:15. Pete Hegseth is a conservative political commentator and a former U.S. Army officer, and he has never served as the Secretary of Defense. Therefore, … Read more
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Guidance on Restoring America’s Fighting Force Issued: January 29, 2025 Summary: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued guidance outlining his priorities for restoring America’s fighting force. The guidance emphasizes the need for increased readiness, lethality, and resilience in the face of growing global threats. Key Points: 1. Enhanced Readiness: … Read more
Israel’s new laws banning UNRWA already taking effect 2025-01-29 12:00 JERUSALEM (TPS) – New Israeli laws banning UNRWA from operating within the country are already taking effect, with the organization’s offices in Jerusalem and the West Bank being closed and its staff being barred from entering Israel. The laws, which were passed by the Knesset … Read more
From policy to progress: UN deputy chief Mohammed outlines path for Africa’s clean energy transformation 29 January 2025 The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has outlined a path for Africa’s clean energy transformation, calling for countries to move from policy to progress in implementing renewable energy solutions. Speaking at the African Clean Energy Summit … Read more
Aid Efforts in Gaza Escalate, as Risk from Deadly Unexploded Ordnance Grows January 29, 2025 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Aid efforts in the Gaza Strip are escalating as the risk from unexploded ordnance (UXO) grows following a recent escalation in violence. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), … Read more
Myanmar Remains on the Brink Four Years After the Coup January 29, 2025 Yangon, Myanmar Four years have passed since the military seized power in Myanmar in a coup d’état, plunging the country into a protracted crisis that has claimed countless lives and displaced millions. Despite international condemnation and sanctions, the military junta has maintained … Read more
UNAIDS Welcomes US Decision to Keep Funding Life-Saving HIV Treatment January 29, 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS, has welcomed the United States government’s decision to maintain funding for its President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR is a crucial initiative that provides life-saving HIV treatment … Read more