Adapt or Perish: UN Calls for Urgent Action at COP29 Climate Summit November 7, 2024 The United Nations has issued an urgent call for collective action to address the escalating climate crisis at the ongoing COP29 summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The summit, which brings together world leaders, scientists, and environmental experts, is a high-stakes … Read more
Rebuilding beyond bricks: World Urban Forum focuses on housing, community support in war-torn cities Date: 2024-11-07 12:00 Source: UN-Habitat The 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11) kicked off today in Katowice, Poland, with a focus on rebuilding war-torn cities and ensuring that housing and community support are at the heart of urban recovery efforts. The forum, … Read more
Suffering Continues for Civilians in Gaza and Lebanon November 7, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, with civilians continuing to suffer from the ongoing conflict and the ongoing Israeli blockade. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 2 million … Read more
Looming Famine in Rakhine Signals Wider Crisis in Myanmar November 7, 2024 Rakhine State, Myanmar – A looming famine in Myanmar’s Rakhine State has raised concerns about a wider humanitarian crisis in the country, which has been plagued by conflict, displacement, and poverty for years. According to the United Nations, over 1 million people in … Read more
South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’ JUBA, South Sudan – The postponement of South Sudan’s long-awaited elections, originally scheduled for December 2023, is “a regrettable development” that will “further delay the country’s progress towards peace and stability,” the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said in a statement on Tuesday. The decision … Read more
Ukraine’s Nuclear Security Situation ‘Highly Challenging’, Warns UN Atomic Watchdog November 7, 2024 The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued a stark warning about the security situation at Ukraine’s nuclear facilities, describing it as “highly challenging” amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. In a report released on Monday, the IAEA said that … Read more
Suffering Continues for Civilians in Gaza and Lebanon November 7, 2024 Gaza The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, with civilians continuing to suffer from the ongoing blockade and the devastating effects of the 2021 conflict. According to the United Nations, over 2 million people in Gaza are in need of humanitarian assistance. … Read more
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Ukraine’s Nuclear Security Situation ‘Highly Challenging’, Warns UN Atomic Watchdog November 7, 2024 The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has expressed deep concern over the “highly challenging” nuclear security situation in Ukraine, following the ongoing conflict with Russia. In a statement issued on Monday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that it has been monitoring … Read more
Ukraine’s Nuclear Security Situation ‘Highly Challenging’, Warns UN Atomic Watchdog November 7, 2024 Lviv, Ukraine – The United Nations’ atomic watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has expressed grave concerns over the nuclear security situation in Ukraine, citing the ongoing conflict and Russian military activity near Ukrainian nuclear facilities. In a report released today, … Read more