Gaza: More than a million receive food aid since the start of the ceasefire February 5, 2025 GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – More than a million people in Gaza have received food aid since the start of the ceasefire that ended the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United Nations said on Saturday. The … Read more
Guterres Calls for Full Gaza Ceasefire, Rejecting ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ February 5, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate ceasefire and rejecting any suggestion of “ethnic cleansing.” During a press briefing at UN headquarters in New York, Guterres expressed deep concern over the … Read more
Gaza: More than a million receive food aid since the start of the ceasefire 2025-02-05 12:00 PM GAZA CITY, Palestine – More than one million people in the Gaza Strip have received food aid since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect on May 21, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said … Read more
World News in Brief Date: 2025-02-05 12:00 Title: US Executive Orders Continue, Killings in Sudan, Breast Cancer Alert in Africa, Human Rights in Tunisia Article: US Executive Orders Continue President Biden has signed a series of executive orders aimed at addressing a range of issues, including gun control, climate change, and LGBTQ+ rights. The orders … Read more
Explainer: How family planning saves lives Family planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. It empowers people to make informed choices about their reproductive lives and allows them to plan for the future. Access to family planning … Read more
DR Congo: UN mission offers protection to ‘vulnerable populations’, despite huge challenges February 5, 2025 The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing to provide protection to vulnerable populations despite facing significant challenges, including a complex conflict environment and limited resources. The UN mission, known as MONUSCO, was established … Read more
Clock Ticking on South Sudan’s Transition, Security Council Hears February 5, 2025 United Nations, New York – The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over the slow progress in South Sudan’s transition to democracy, as the deadline for the formation of a unified government approaches. In a meeting on Thursday, UN Special Envoy for … Read more
World News in Brief US Executive Orders Continue President Biden has signed a series of executive orders addressing various issues, including immigration, healthcare, and climate change. The orders aim to undo some of the policies of the previous administration and to set a different tone for the new government. Killings in Sudan At least 83 … Read more
Mayor Bowser to Announce Health Care Progress at the St. Elizabeths East Campus Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce progress on the St. Elizabeths East Campus redevelopment project on February 6, 2025. The announcement will be made at the site of the future United Medical Center (UMC) at St. Elizabeths East, which is … Read more
Cook Islands Rapidly Rising on Google Trends NZ What is Google Trends? Google Trends is a Google tool that shows how popular search terms are over time. It can be used to track trends in search behavior and identify emerging topics. Why is “Cook Islands” Trending in NZ? According to Google Trends, the search term … Read more