Peace and Security,Gaza: No let-up in Israeli military offensive, situation ‘only getting worse’

Gaza: No let-up in Israeli military offensive, situation ‘only getting worse’ October 28, 2024 Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territories – The Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip continues unabated, with no let-up in airstrikes and ground incursions. The situation in the besieged enclave is deteriorating rapidly, with hospitals overwhelmed and civilians trapped in their … Read more

Middle East,Lazzarini: Israeli Knesset vote on UNRWA will deepen Palestinian suffering

Lazzarini: Israeli Knesset vote on UNRWA will deepen Palestinian suffering 2024-10-28 12:00 The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Filippo Grandi, has said that a vote by the Israeli Knesset to cut funding to the agency will deepen the suffering of Palestinian refugees. The … Read more

Human Rights,France: Hijab ban during sports, ‘discriminatory and must be reversed’ say experts

France: Hijab Ban During Sports, ‘Discriminatory and Must Be Reversed’ Say Experts Date: 2024-10-28 12:00 Introduction: The French government’s ban on wearing the hijab in sports has sparked widespread criticism from human rights experts, who have condemned it as “discriminatory” and “a violation of religious freedom.” Background: In September 2023, the French government announced that … Read more

Climate Change,UN official urges more ambitious, credible climate action plans

UN Official Urges More Ambitious, Credible Climate Action Plans October 28, 2024 Paris, France – At the opening of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Patricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), called on governments to submit more ambitious and credible climate action plans. “The clock is ticking,” … Read more

Climate Change,Greenhouse gases surged to new highs in 2023, warns UN weather agency

Greenhouse Gases Surged to New Highs in 2023, Warns UN Weather Agency October 28, 2024 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a stark warning in its annual greenhouse gas bulletin, released today. The report reveals that concentrations of the three main greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) – … Read more

Africa,Sudan trapped in a ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council

Sudan Trapped in a ‘Nightmare of Violence’, UN Chief Tells Security Council October 28, 2024 New York, UN: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has painted a grim picture of Sudan’s current situation, describing it as a “nightmare of violence” at a Security Council meeting on Friday. “Sudan is facing a grave and complex crisis that has … Read more

Govern Andorra,El ministre Casal anuncia que el pressupost global per a les ajudes anuals al sector agrícola i ramader s’incrementa fins als 4 milions d’euros

Andorra’s Minister Casal Announces 4 Million Euro Increase in Annual Agricultural and Livestock Aid Andorra la Vella, October 27, 2024 – Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability, Silvia Calvó, announced today a significant increase in annual aid to the agricultural and livestock sector. Effective from 2025, the total budget for these subsidies will reach 4 … Read more

Canada All National News,Foreign ministers’ statement on legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East under consideration by the Israeli Knesset

Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Legislation Against UNRWA Under Consideration by the Israeli Knesset October 27, 2024 Foreign ministers from several countries issued a joint statement on October 26, expressing “deep concern” over legislation under consideration by the Israeli Knesset that could have severe implications for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees … Read more