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…
Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast
Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech.
Live: Ukraine says situation ‘difficult’ amid fierce fighting near Bakhmut
Ukraine said Monday the situation was “difficult” in a village just north of Bakhmut, a day after the Russian paramilitary group Wagner claimed control of another settlement near the eastern Ukrainian city that has been the stage for the longest battl…
Now ChatGPT is coming to your web brower too
Opera is gaining a new sidebar where it will put a number of generative AI services, while Microsoft’s Edge is also incorporating AI features.
Euronav strikes fleet-wide tanker optimisation deal that promises huge fuel savings
Tests indicate Belgian start-up Toqua’s system can more than double fuel savings from traditional ship performance models