Syria: Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country January 30, 2025 Damascus, Syria – Despite a tenuous ceasefire brokered in 2021, hostilities continue to plague Syria, leaving the country devastated and aid access severely restricted. Ongoing Violence Sporadic clashes between government forces and rebel groups have persisted in several parts of the country, particularly … Read more
UNRWA ‘continues to deliver’ as Israeli ban comes into effect 30 January 2025 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said it will continue to provide essential services to Palestinian refugees in the occupied Palestinian territories, despite an Israeli ban on its operations coming into effect … Read more
Hospitals overwhelmed in DR Congo, food running out: Goma faces ‘devastation’ January 30, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – Hospitals in the eastern Congolese city of Goma are overwhelmed with patients as food supplies dwindle, leaving the population facing “devastation,” aid workers said Monday. The crisis was sparked by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo … Read more
Dreams of Returning Home Dashed by Reality in Gaza City January 30, 2025 Gaza City, Gaza Strip For years, Palestinian refugees in Gaza City have clung to the hope of returning to their ancestral homes in present-day Israel. However, a recent report by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the … Read more
UNRWA ‘Continues to Deliver’ as Israeli Ban Comes into Effect 2025-01-30 12:00 Amman, Jordan – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has vowed to continue providing essential services to Palestinian refugees in the occupied Palestinian territories despite a ban imposed by Israel. The Israeli government announced … Read more
Syria: Hostilities and aid challenges persist across devastated country January 30, 2025 Nearly a decade of conflict in Syria has left the country in ruins and its people in desperate need of humanitarian aid. Despite some progress in recent years, hostilities continue to plague the country, making it difficult for aid workers to reach those … Read more
World News in Brief: Deadly Virus Outbreak in Uganda, $500 Million Human Rights Appeal, Thailand’s Lèse-Majesté Laws in Spotlight January 30, 2025 Deadly Virus Outbreak in Uganda: Health officials in Uganda are battling a deadly virus outbreak that has claimed over 100 lives and infected hundreds more. The virus, identified as a new strain of … Read more
World News in Brief: Deadly Virus Outbreak in Uganda, $500 Million Human Rights Appeal, Thailand’s Lèse-Majesté Laws in Spotlight January 30, 2025, 12:00 Deadly Virus Outbreak in Uganda Health authorities in Uganda have reported a severe outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever. The virus has been confirmed in at least 40 … Read more
African schools gear up for the AI revolution 2025-01-30 12:00 African schools are gearing up for the AI revolution. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world, and education is no exception. AI-powered tools are already being used to personalize learning, assess student progress, and provide feedback. And as AI continues to develop, it is … Read more
Hospitals Overwhelmed in DR Congo, Food Running Out: Goma Faces ‘Devastation’ January 30, 2025 Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Hospitals in the eastern Congolese city of Goma are struggling to cope with an influx of patients as Mount Nyiragongo, one of Africa’s most active volcanoes, continues to erupt. The eruption, which began on … Read more