Senate Bill 1510: GAO Inspector General Parity Act Introduction On November 14, 2024, the Senate introduced Bill S. 1510, known as the GAO Inspector General Parity Act. This legislation aims to enhance the independence and effectiveness of the Inspector General (IG) of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Background The GAO is an independent agency established … Read more
Congressional Bill Designates Sioux Falls Post Office as Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building November 14, 2024 On November 14, 2024, a new bill, S. 2143 (ENR), was introduced to the United States Senate. The bill proposes to designate the United States Postal Service (USPS) facility located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in … Read more
US Congress Designates Shoshoni Post Office in Honor of Local Educator Washington, D.C. – On November 14, 2024, the United States Congress passed S. 2274, a bill to designate the United States Postal Service (USPS) facility located at 112 Wyoming Street in Shoshoni, Wyoming, as the Dessie A. Bebout Post Office. The bill was introduced … Read more
Transnational Organised Crime: ‘It’s Time We Pull Together to Push Back’ November 14, 2024 Transnational organised crime (TOC) is a major threat to global security, stability, and prosperity. It undermines economies, corrupts governments, and fuels violence around the world. The United Nations estimates that TOC generates annual profits of up to $2 trillion, making it … Read more
Humanitarian Lifeline for Sudan Secured for Three More Months Published 2024-11-14 12:00 | Top Stories Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations Security Council has unanimously agreed to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) for another three months, until 14 February 2025. UNITAMS was established in 2021 to … Read more
World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40 November 14, 2024 Haiti crisis deepens The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening, with the country facing a deadly cholera outbreak and a deepening political crisis. The cholera outbreak has killed more than 1,000 people since October, and the government is struggling … Read more
From Declaration to Action: Antimicrobial Resistance Initiatives Centre Stage at Jeddah Conference Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 14, 2024 – Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a major global health challenge, threatening the effectiveness of antibiotics and endangering the health of populations worldwide. To address this crisis, the Global AMR Innovation Fund, in collaboration with the … Read more
UNHCR Amplifies Voices of Displaced on Frontlines of Climate Change November 14, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today launched a new initiative to amplify the voices of people displaced by climate change, who are often overlooked in global discussions on the issue. “Climate change is not a distant … Read more
Global Diabetes Epidemic Reaches Critical Levels with 800 Million Cases November 14, 2024 Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the global diabetes epidemic, with the number of cases reaching a staggering 800 million. This represents a significant increase from the 463 million cases reported in 2019, highlighting the urgent … Read more
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