Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. Plea Hearing November 13, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The Department of Defense today announced that a plea hearing has been scheduled for the case of United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed et al. The hearing will be held on December 12, 2024, at … Read more
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Announces Additional Replicator All-Domain Attritable Autonomous Capabilities Date: 2024-11-13 15:00 Source: Defense.gov Washington, D.C. – Today, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the addition of several new capabilities to the Replicator All-Domain Attritable Autonomous Capabilities (RAAAC) program. The RAAAC program is a joint effort between the Department of … Read more
On November 13, 2024, the Department of Defense announced the following general officer assignments: Army Lieutenant General Paul E. Funk II to be Commander, United States Army Forces Command Lieutenant General Gary Volesky to be Commander, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Navy Admiral Michael Gilday to be Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John … Read more
Trade Policy Review: Nigeria Geneva, 13 November 2024 The Trade Policy Review of Nigeria was conducted by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 13 November 2024. The review examined Nigeria’s trade policies and practices for the period 2019-2023. Key Findings Nigeria’s economy has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the oil and gas sector. … Read more
WTO Report Reveals Surge in G20 Trade-Restrictive Measures Amidst Unilateral Policies Date: November 13, 2024 Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) Geneva, Switzerland: The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a comprehensive report highlighting a significant increase in trade-restrictive measures imposed by G20 countries. The report, titled “Report on G20 Trade Measures: 2020-2024,” analyzes the trade … Read more
UNRWA Chief: Agency Enduring ‘Darkest Moment’, as Israeli Laws Threaten Operations Date: 2024-11-13 12:00 Summary: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing its “darkest moment” due to new Israeli legislation that threatens the agency’s operations and undermines the rights of Palestinian refugees. Details: Israeli Legislation: … Read more
Public Execution in Afghanistan Condemned as ‘Clear Human Rights Violation’ November 13, 2024 Kabul, Afghanistan – The execution of four men by public hanging in Afghanistan on Sunday has been condemned by human rights groups as a “clear violation of international law.” The men, all accused of murder, were hanged in front of a large … Read more
COP29 Climate Talks Demand Justice for Island Nations, UN Chief Condemns ‘Colossal Injustice’ November 13, 2024 (Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt) – At the ongoing COP29 climate talks, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a passionate call for major emitters to address the “colossal injustice” faced by island nations on the front lines of climate change. … Read more
Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms [13/11/2024, 12:00 – Gaza, Palestinian Territories] – Food markets in the besieged Gaza Strip are “in decay” as the Palestinian population faces the threat of starvation, a new report has warned. The report, by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), found that food … Read more
COP29: Energy transition must not trigger a ‘stampede of greed’ that crushes the poor 13 November 2024 12:00 pm By Climate Home News The world must avoid a “stampede of greed” for critical minerals that could crush the world’s most vulnerable people, the UN’s top climate official has warned. Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of the … Read more