The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) has commenced with a significant agreement on a fund for addressing climate change.
The majority of nations present at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, reached a consensus on Thursday to establish a fund designed to support developing nations in addressing the impacts of climate change. The floor was…
The United Nations’ weather agency has reported that 2023 has been the hottest year on record and predicts more extreme weather events due to climate change.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — According to the United Nations’ weather agency, it is highly likely that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded. This prediction comes with a warning about concerning patterns that indicate a rise in floods,…
Demand increases as floods continue to spread in Somalia.
The crisis started when the deyr rainy season began in October, six months after the country had just recovered from a severe drought that almost caused a widespread famine. Tweet URL GConway_UN “According to George Conway, the UN Deputy Special…
The United Nations’ human rights chief condemns the banning of the ‘global LGBTQ+ movement’ in Russia.
The Ministry of Justice successfully argued in the Supreme Court of Russia that the “international LGBT movement” was engaging in actions that were deemed “extremist” and were stirring up conflict between social and religious groups, which goes against the country’s…
Quick updates from around the world: Gaza to receive additional aid, Sudan facing issue of sexual violence, global efforts to combat chemical weapons.
The most recent report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) states that two hospitals in Gaza City, Al Ahli and As Sahaba, have been supplied with a combined amount of 10,500 liters of fuel….
Ukraine Holds Russia Responsible for Lack of Recent Prisoner Exchanges
Ukraine is accusing Russia of being responsible for the absence of prisoner exchanges between the two nations currently engaged in conflict over the previous months. As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, Kyiv and Moscow have exchanged prisoners on…
The rare earth sector in Vietnam is experiencing growth.
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM — Vietnam is currently increasing its mining efforts for rare earths, which are essential components in modern devices like electric vehicle batteries and smart phone screens. However, the industry is encountering challenges such as costly…
A company in South Africa will soon begin producing vaginal rings designed to prevent HIV infection.
A company in South Africa plans to produce vaginal rings that can prevent HIV transmission. This development has been praised by AIDS experts, who believe it will ultimately lead to lower costs and wider accessibility. On Thursday, the Population Council…
Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, will be the head of the American delegation at a significant summit focused on addressing climate change.
white house — On Wednesday, the White House announced that Vice President Kamala Harris will head the U.S. delegation at the top climate summit. The White House emphasized that President Joe Biden places the climate crisis as one of his…
The White House aims to take the lead in the global effort to navigate the potential benefits and risks of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
white house — An advisor from the White House emphasized the crucial role of American leadership in creating rules and regulations to navigate the potential benefits and risks of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital platforms that facilitate…