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Middle East crisis: Live updates for 29 November
As families in Lebanon begin returning home under a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, UN humanitarians have flagged “staggering” needs in devastated communities, while […]
Devastating 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends, marked by record-setting storms
This year saw 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes – classified as Category 3 or higher – marking the ninth consecutive above-average […]
UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in
Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said massive missile and drone attacks on the power network this week have heightened serious concerns about the plight of civilians facing […]
Who Is Candace Owens, Conservative Commentator Barred From New Zealand
US conservative political commentator Candace Owens has been denied entry to New Zealand for a scheduled speaking engagement, with immigration officials citing her ban from […]
Wages are recovering after negative shift in 2022, says UN labour agency
“If this trend is confirmed, it will be the largest gain in more than 15 years… however, this positive trend is not shared equally across […]
An Electronic Traffic Monitor for Airports
Ground traffic management program saves passengers and airlines time while cutting fuel costs If every commuter drove the same few roads at the same time […]
An Electronic Traffic Monitor for Airports
Ground traffic management program saves passengers and airlines time while cutting fuel costs If every commuter drove the same few roads at the same time […]
Afghanistan: Surge in synthetic drugs could threaten public health
The Mapping of Facilities for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Afghanistan report, conducted in collaboration with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), is the first […]
Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes
The move, announced on Wednesday, follows a comprehensive investigation by the ICC into the 2016 and 2017 waves of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine province targeting […]