UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan, Peace and Security

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan GENEVA /KHARTOUM (18 February 2025) *- The UN Human Rights Office on Friday warned that Sudan is approaching a “dangerous tipping point” as the number of human rights violations and abuses has surged since last October’s military coup. In a statement, the … Read more

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue, Middle East

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has said that $53.2 billion is needed to support the recovery of the Palestinian territories over the next five years. The funds will be used to … Read more

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue, Humanitarian Aid

World News in Brief: $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN condemns UNRWA schools raid, Lebanon-Israel tensions continue $53.2 billion needed for Palestinian recovery, UN says The United Nations has appealed for $53.2 billion to help the Palestinian people recover from decades of conflict and occupation. The funds would be used to support a range … Read more

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan, Human Rights

UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan Date: 2025-02-18 12:00 Source: UN Human Rights Office Details: The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has warned of a “dangerous tipping point” in Sudan, as reports of abuses surge amid ongoing political and economic turmoil. According to OHCHR, there has been a … Read more

UN environment agency calls for urgent action on ‘triple planetary crisis’, Climate Change

UN Environment Agency Calls for Urgent Action on ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ February 18, 2025 The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has issued a stark warning about the urgent need to address the “triple planetary crisis” of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. In a new report released today, UNEP calls for a “fundamental transformation” of … Read more

Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter?, Affairs

Multilateralism: What is it, and why does it matter? Multilateralism is a form of diplomacy and international cooperation in which multiple states work together to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. It is based on the principle that all states are equal and have a voice in decision-making, and that decisions are made through … Read more

Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell System, Toyota USA

Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell System Date: 2025-02-18 12:58 Source: Toyota USA Summary: Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new fuel cell system that offers significant improvements in performance, durability, and cost compared to previous generations. The new system is expected to accelerate the widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles. Details: The new fuel cell system … Read more

Public Law 118 – 240 – An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the “Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building”., Public and Private Laws

Public Law 118 – 240: Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building Designation On February 18, 2025, the 118th United States Congress passed Public Law 118 – 240, an act to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the “Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building.” This … Read more

Public Law 118 – 158 – American Relief Act, 2025, Public and Private Laws

Public Law 118 – 158: American Relief Act, 2025 Date Enacted: 2025-02-18 Summary: The American Relief Act of 2025 is a comprehensive legislative package designed to provide economic and social relief in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The law includes a wide range of measures, including: Economic Relief: Extension of unemployment … Read more