Austin Makes Historic Visit to Fiji, Strengthens US-Fiji Defense Ties November 22, 2024 Suva, Fiji – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made history today on his first official visit to Fiji, becoming the first US Defense Secretary to visit the Pacific island nation. The visit marks a significant milestone in the growing defense cooperation between … Read more
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Strengthens Ties with ASEAN at Vientiane Meeting Vientiane, Laos – U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III participated in the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Laos, on November 22-23, 2024. The ADMM-Plus is an annual gathering of defense ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) … Read more
Readout of Acting Under Secretary of Defense For Policy Amanda Dory’s Meeting With Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa 2024-11-22 19:14 Washington, D.C. – Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Amanda Dory met with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan Nagashima Akihisa today at the Pentagon. The two … Read more
Fact Sheet: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s 12th Trip to the Indo-Pacific November 22, 2024 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III began his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific region today, underscoring the United States’ enduring commitment to the region. During his trip, Secretary Austin will visit Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia. Singapore In … Read more
Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic November 22, 2024 By The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The use of landmines in Myanmar has reached epidemic proportions, with children and amputees bearing the brunt of the deadly toll. According to a new report by the United Nations, there were over 1,000 … Read more
WFP requires $16.9 billion in 2025 as hunger reaches alarming highs 22 November 2024 – The World Food Programme (WFP) has called for $16.9 billion in funding in 2025 to address the alarming rise in global hunger. This represents a significant increase from the $14.7 billion requested for 2024. The WFP’s Global Hunger Index 2024 … Read more
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2024 Deadliest Year Ever for Aid Workers, UN Humanitarian Office Reports November 22, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a report detailing a sharp increase in attacks on humanitarian workers worldwide, with 2024 marking the deadliest year on record. Key Findings: A total of … Read more
WFP Scales Up Operations to Reach Millions in Sudan November 22, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its operations in Sudan to reach millions of people facing severe food insecurity. The country is grappling with a complex humanitarian crisis, fueled by conflict, climate change, and economic instability. … Read more
COP29 Draft Deal Proposes $250 Billion Annual Climate Finance from Wealthy Nations November 22, 2024 At the ongoing COP29 climate summit in Dubai, a draft deal has been proposed that would require wealthy nations to provide $250 billion annually in climate finance to developing countries. This proposal aims to address the growing global climate crisis … Read more