The global economy is set to slow down this year before bouncing back in 2024, a senior official with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said, citing China’s sudden re-opening following the end of its “zero-COVID” policy, and a mild winter, in E…
Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears
The Government of South Sudan, in its first ever briefing to the UN Peacebuilding Commission, outlined its priorities on Tuesday, addressing a host of recommendations from civil society speakers and UN officials.Read the full story, “Peace in South Sud…
Deny legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, UN expert urges
The international community must promptly deny the legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, the UN-appointed independent expert on the situation of human rights in the country said briefing at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, launching a critical…
Saudi Arabia a strategic partner in UN support for Palestine refugees, amid concern over escalating violence
Youth empowerment and employment figured heavily in discussions between Saudi officials and the head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), held in the kingdom last weekend. Read the full story, “Saudi Arabia a strategic part…
IOM steps up support as Rohingya refugee numbers rise in Southeast Asia
Increasing numbers of Rohingya refugees have been arriving in Southeast Asian countries by sea and land, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Tuesday as it scales up support in the region. Read the full story, “IOM steps up su…
NATO’S Allied Rapid Reaction Corps hosts specialised medical exercise
On the 25th Jan 2023, NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) hosted a NATO Medical table top exercise, on behalf of the Chair of the NATO Committee of Chiefs of Military Medical Services (COMEDS) and UK Surgeon General, Major General Tim Hodgetts, b…
‘We don’t kidnap, we don’t rape, we are fathers’: Haiti gang steps in to fill gap left by political failure
Arriving in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, the sheer scale of the poverty takes your breath away.
Mali: Independent rights experts call for probe into Wagner Group’s alleged crimes
Top UN-appointed independent rights experts on Tuesday called on the authorities in Mali to launch an immediate probe into the mass execution of civilians last year, allegedly by Government forces and the Russia-based private military contractor, the W…
OpenVEX Spec Adds Clarity to Supply Chain Vulnerability Warnings
Chainguard released OpenVEX Spec Adds Clarity to Supply Chain Vulnerability Warnings
specification to help software vendors and maintainers communicate precise metadata about the vulnerability status of products
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Saviynt Raises $205M; Founder Rejoins as CEO
Identity and access governance vendor Saviynt has closed a $205 million financing round.
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