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A look at Andy Jassy’s challenges running Amazon, down by $1T in market cap since he took over: cutting costs, layoffs, boosting Prime subscribers, and more — Investors joining Amazon’s earning call earlier this mon…
Turn words into action to get world back on track for 2030 goals
Support “turbocharged” efforts to get back on track to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN chief told the General Assembly on Monday.Read the full story, “Turn words into action to get world back on track for 2030 goals”, on globalissue…
Power of sport to counter violent extremism amplified at UN
Sport can change the world, famous footballers and grassroots gamechangers alike said at a roundtable discussion on Monday, highlighting a new UN podcast series to mark the first International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, as and when Co…
First Person: Plea to prevent ‘lost generation’ in Syria
Syria’s future generation of young people is being lost due to the multiple crises affecting the country, according to a senior official at the UN World Health Organization (WHO). Read the full story, “First Person: Plea to prevent ‘lost generation’ in…
Earthquake disaster: UN chief welcomes Syria decision to open aid corridors
The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the decision on Monday by the Syrian president to open two further crossing points on the Turkish border to allow more aid into the stricken northwest of the country.Read the full story, “Earthquake disaster: UN ch…
Experts demand better measures to protect children caught in conflict
Preventing violations against children affected by war has never been more pertinent or urgent, the UN expert advocating for these boys and girls said in a briefing to the Security Council on Monday. Read the full story, “Experts demand better measures…
World Radio Day celebrates a ‘unique instrument of peace’
From supporting forthcoming elections in South Sudan, to getting war-weary people to buy into peace processes; to ensuring high school girls in Afghanistan can keep learning even after they have been banned from classrooms: radio continues to be releva…
Philippines Accuses China Of Aiming ‘Military-Grade Laser’ At Patrol Vessel
A handout photo appears to show the alleged laser light from a Chinese ship in the South China Sea on Feb. 6, 2023. © Philippine Coast Guard Time: Philippines Coast Guard Accuses China of Blinding Crew With ‘Military-Grade’ Laser The Philip…
NATO Defence Ministers to address Ukraine, stockpiles and critical infrastructure
NATO Defence Ministers are meeting in Brussels this week (14-15 February 2023) to strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defence, and step up and sustain for Ukraine. Previewing the meeting on Monday (13 February 2023), NATO Secretary General Jens St…
NATO Deputy Secretary General attends Munich Security Conference kick-off
On Monday (13 February 2023), NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană participated in a panel discussion marking the kick-off of the Munich Security Conference, in Berlin, Germany. The discussion focused on Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion o…