Philip Wasielewski, Real Clear Defense A year since Russia invaded Ukraine, neither Putin’s goal for the war nor the reasons why America should care have changed. America supports Ukraine…
UN special adviser denounces genocide denial in Bosnia
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, said on Thursday that genocide denial and the glorification of war criminals continues to present a “serious challenge” to reconciliation efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Rea…
Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says
A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week.Read the full story, “Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says”, on globalissues.or…
WFP chief describes ‘apocalyptic’ post-quake landscape in Syria, Türkiye
The head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) concluded a visit on Saturday to devastated Syrian and Turkish communities and aid supply routes, calling on authorities to open more border crossings to help survivors of the earthquakes that hit both coun…
WHO: Nations step closer to global guides on pandemics, disease outbreaks
Governments agreed on a way forward to update disease outbreak regulations ahead of meetings to draft new global guidelines for tackling pandemics, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.Read the full story, “WHO: Nations step closer to g…
From the Field: Weathering climate change in Sudan
Women in arid parts of rural Sudan, where water is becoming increasingly scarce due to climate change, are learning techniques to adapt to new weather patterns which will build their resilience for the future, thanks to support from the United Nations …
Dow said it was recycling our shoes. We found them in Indonesia – Reuters
Dow said it was recycling our shoes. We found them in Indonesia ReutersDow said shoes would be recycled, instead found for sale CTV NewsDow said it was recycling our shoes. We found them at an Indonesian flea market Reu…
Ban on women may be telling blow for Afghanistan’s private universities — and a nation’s future
Sama Mohammadi, 22, had to leave school after the Taliban’s December decree. Now the university itself will be sold, or closed.
Pakistan Halts Clearance Of Bills, Salaries Amid Economic Crisis: Report
The cash-strapped Pakistan government has directed the accountant general to cease the clearing of bills, including salaries, owing to the current economic crisis, according to a media report today.
Cyprus court detains Syrian suspected of migrant trafficking
A Cyprus court has ordered a six-day detention for a Syrian man suspected of illegally bringing 21 Syrian migrants to the east Mediterranean island nation via boat