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Month: November 2023

Narratives from the United Nations’ Records: Marlon Brando, the inaugural advocate for water at the UN.

In 1956, the famous Hollywood figure provided a memorable narration for The Well of Happiness, which documented a United Nations initiative in a South American nation. This project was ahead of its time, preceding the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’s…

The country of Sudan is caught in a cycle of violence that shows no signs of stopping, prompting the capital city of Khartoum to demand for the UN mission to be ended immediately.

The military government of Sudan stated in a letter to the leader of the UN and shared with the Council – which assigns mandates to each UN mission for peacekeeping or political purposes – that while requesting a withdrawal, they…

The United Nations’ leading female law enforcement officer is described as a youthful catalyst for transformation.

During a ceremony at the UN Headquarters in New York, First Sergeant Renita Rismayanti was honored with the highly esteemed Woman Police Officer of the Year Award. She is the youngest person to ever receive the Award at the age…

The United Nations’ Türk urges for a political solution to end the “horror” in Gaza.

The High Commissioner for Human Rights called upon the conflicting parties in Geneva to make room for a solution to end the ongoing tragedy. Mr. Türk expressed strong disapproval for the indiscriminate attacks on non-combatants during the recent five weeks…

in Gaza The humanitarian operation in Gaza is in danger of being shut down due to a lack of fuel.

During a comprehensive meeting with the media in Geneva, Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, restated the plea for a halt in fighting and also addressed false information being spread about the agency, such as allegations of aid misappropriation. According…

Zelenskyy states that Ukraine cannot tolerate any standstill in its conflict with Russia.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has cautioned that a standstill in the ongoing war with Russia could result in a dormant volcano that will eventually awaken. Zelenskyy addressed African journalists in Kyiv on Wednesday, emphasizing the need to avoid…

The US Report Indicates a Halt in Progress for Black and Hispanic Children with Cancer

The progress made in treating childhood cancer is a notable achievement in modern medicine. However, over the last ten years, this progress has come to a halt for Black and Hispanic children, resulting in a disparity in mortality rates, as…

The icy archives of the past reveal stories of past climates.

Copenhagen, Denmark —  How was the air breathed by Caesar, the Prophet Mohammed or Christopher Columbus? A giant freezer in Copenhagen holds the answers, storing blocks of ice with atmospheric tales thousands of years old. The collection known as the…

The United States has given approval for SpaceX to conduct a second launch of its Starship Super Heavy.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has approved a license for Elon Musk’s SpaceX to conduct a second test flight of their advanced Starship and powerful rocket from Texas. This information was announced by the agency on…

Michigan’s Nickel Mining Industry and Environmentalists Find a Way to Coexist

The tale started out as a well-known and traditional narrative. During the early 2000s, the multinational company Rio Tinto arrived in the untouched areas of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with the intention of excavating a nickel mine. Environmentalists were concerned about…