Alarmed by the recent killing and injury of many children in Israel and Palestine, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) voiced an appeal to parties on Monday to de-escalate tensions and refrain from violence.Read the full story, “Israel-Palestine: UNICEF wa…
Tedros: COVID-19 remains an international health threat
The head of the UN health agency, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
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Libya: human rights abuses must be addressed, says UN probe
Top UN-appointed independent rights investigators on Monday urged the authorities to share more information on mass graves and other serious cri…
WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases
More countries have worked to eliminate dengue, leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the past decade, but greater efforts and investment are needed in the face of pandemic-related disruptions, the World Health Organization (WHO) sa…
Azerbaijan Closes Its Embassy In Iran After Recent Gun Attack
Azerbaijan closes its embassy in Tehran as tensions spiral after a gunman stormed the diplomatic mission, killing the security chief and wounding two other guards https://t.co/hry6GZb5PX— Bloomberg (@business) January 30, 2023 Reuters: Azerbaijan to…
‘A great victory’: Odesa mayor reacts to UNESCO Heritage List inclusion
In an interview with UN News, Gennady Trukhanov, the Mayor of Odesa, describes the inclusion of the historic city centre and port in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a great victory, which will help in the protection of the Odesa’s cultural treasures….
Visit to NATO by the OSCE Chairperson
On Tuesday, 31 January 2023, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană, will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia and Chairperson-in-Office of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Mr. Bujar Osmani, at …
The Untold Story of a Crippling Ransomware Attack
More than two years ago, criminals crippled the systems of London’s Hackney Council. It’s still fighting to recover.
Pope taps Chicago native in Peru to lead bishops’ office
Pope Francis has named an American-born missionary in Peru to take over the Vatican’s powerful bishops’ office from the retiring Canadian who has recently been accused of sexual misconduct