Top Stories: Gaza: Return to war must be avoided at all costs, insists UN chief 11 February 2025 Gaza City, Palestine – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and warned that a return to war must be avoided at all costs. Guterres was speaking at a press conference in … Read more
Reaching for the stars: ‘We know the answers’ to support women in STEM By [Journalist’s Name] 11 February 2025 We know how to support more women and girls in STEM. The question is: Will we do it? For decades, women have been massively underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Now, a new … Read more
Meds platform launch gives children with cancer a fighting chance Date: 2025-02-11 12:00 Source: Meds Article: A new platform launched today will give children with cancer a fighting chance by providing them with access to essential medicines. The Meds platform is a collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO), the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), … Read more
At AI Summit, Diplomats and Pharrell Mull Destiny of Tech Revolution February 11, 2025 At the inaugural AI Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland, a diverse group of diplomats, policymakers, and industry leaders gathered to discuss the profound implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on society. Among them was the renowned musician and philanthropist Pharrell Williams, who … Read more
DR Congo Crisis: Thousands of Displaced in Goma Forced to Flee Again February 11, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Thousands of displaced people in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have been forced to flee their homes once more due to renewed fighting between government forces and rebel groups. The latest clashes … Read more
Short-range drones: The deadliest threat to civilians in Ukraine Published: 2025-02-11 12:00 Short-range drones have become the deadliest threat to civilians in Ukraine, according to a new report by the United Nations. The report, released on Friday, found that short-range drones were responsible for more than half of all civilian casualties in Ukraine in 2022. … Read more
Humanitarians uphold commitment to support civilians in eastern DR Congo 2025-02-11 12:00 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Humanitarians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain committed to providing life-saving assistance and protection to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in the east of the country. Despite the challenges and risks, humanitarian organizations continue … Read more
DR Congo crisis: Thousands of displaced in Goma forced to flee again 11 February 2025, 12:00 PM Thousands of people who had been displaced by fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been forced to flee again after fresh clashes erupted in the eastern city of Goma. The violence began on Tuesday when … Read more
Gaza: Return to war must be avoided at all costs, insists UN chief February 11, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that a return to war in Gaza must be avoided at all costs, following a surge in violence in the region. “The situation in Gaza is extremely fragile,” Guterres said in a … Read more
Meds platform launch gives children with cancer a fighting chance A new meds platform has been launched to give children with cancer a fighting chance. The platform, called Meds for Kids, provides access to essential cancer medications that are often difficult to obtain. Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under … Read more