Rise in Afghan Opium Cultivation Reflects Economic Hardship, Despite Taliban Ban November 6, 2024 Kabul, Afghanistan – A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals a significant increase in opium cultivation in Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s ban on the crop. According to the report, opium poppy cultivation increased by … Read more
How has the war in Gaza affected UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians? The war in Gaza has had a devastating impact on UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians. The agency has been forced to suspend its operations in Gaza, and its staff have been evacuated from the area. This has left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians … Read more
Lebanon Conflict Reaches ‘Critical Point’ with Over 3,000 Confirmed Dead Beirut, November 6, 2024 – The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached a critical stage, with over 3,000 confirmed deaths and humanitarian conditions deteriorating rapidly, according to the latest reports. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued a grave … Read more
UNESCO Urges More Action to Combat Violence and Bullying at School November 6, 2024 Paris, France UNESCO has issued a new report calling for increased global action to address the widespread issue of school violence and bullying. The report, titled “School Violence and Bullying: A Global Status Report 2024,” provides alarming statistics and insights into … Read more
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Rise in Afghan Opium Cultivation Reflects Economic Hardship, Despite Taliban Ban By: Asia Pacific | November 6, 2024 | 12:00 PM Despite the Taliban’s ban on opium cultivation in Afghanistan, a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed a sharp increase in poppy cultivation in the country. According … Read more
Wheat from a New Breeding Method: Agroscope Searches for Fungal Resistances in Field Trial Bern, 05.11.2024 – In a field trial in Changins, Agroscope is testing a new method for breeding wheat varieties that are resistant to fungal diseases. These varieties could help to reduce the use of fungicides in agriculture and thus contribute to … Read more
Hakan Fidan Participates in Third Ministerial Review Conference of Türkiye-Africa Partnership Djibouti, November 5, 2024 – Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, attended the Third Ministerial Review Conference of the Türkiye-Africa Partnership, held in Djibouti from November 2-3, 2024. The conference brought together ministers from Türkiye and African countries to … Read more
Press release – EP TODAY 2024-11-05 07:03 EP TODAY: 2024 is the Year of Bitcoin Bitcoin price predicted to reach $100,000 by end of year Halving expected to trigger another bull run Experts believe Bitcoin is a safe haven asset 2024 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Bitcoin. The halving, which occurs … Read more
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