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Month: January 2024

The United Nations is calling for significant changes to be made in order to improve access to aid relief in Gaza, citing concerns of a potential famine.

Cindy McCain, the leader of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), expressed concern over the plight of people in Gaza who face the possibility of starvation while food-filled trucks are only a few miles away. She was joined in her…

The United Nations leader repeats his plea for a ceasefire in Gaza and denounces the use of “collective punishment” against Palestinians.

On Monday, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the head of the UN spoke to the press and conveyed their serious worries regarding the alarming number of civilian deaths and dire humanitarian situation in the enclave. He emphasized…

In 2020, the German economy contracted due to challenges in energy and exports.

Frankfurt —  Official data released on Monday revealed that the German economy experienced a slight decline in 2023. This was attributed to expensive energy costs, elevated interest rates, and a decrease in foreign demand, which had a negative impact on…

The United Nations is requesting $4.2 billion to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

On Monday, the United Nations requested $4.2 billion in funding to assist those affected by the nearly two-year-long conflict in Ukraine and the millions of refugees who have sought refuge in neighboring countries. The U.N. humanitarian agency and U.N. refugee…

Discussions for an Elusive Resolution in Ukraine Conducted in Davos.

On Sunday, prior to the World Economic Forum, representatives from 83 nations met in Davos, Switzerland to discuss Ukraine’s 10-point proposal for achieving peace and ending the conflict with Russia. This is the fourth instance of Ukraine arranging a meeting…

Truck drivers and farmers in Romania demonstrate against taxes and subsidies related to Ukraine.

Bucharest, Romania —  On Sunday, truck drivers and farmers from Romania caused delays in traffic in multiple cities, such as the capital Bucharest. They expressed various complaints, ranging from excessive tax rates to delayed compensation payments. On the fifth day…

The former Mayor of Vladivostok will participate in fighting in Ukraine following his conviction for bribery.

Moscow —  According to his lawyer, a previous leader of Vladivostok, Russia, has joined the Ukrainian army and left for the front, following a 12-year prison sentence for corrupt activities. This information was reported by the Kommersant newspaper on Sunday….

Zelensky is traveling to Switzerland to strengthen international backing.

Kyiv, Ukraine —  The office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will be visiting Switzerland on Monday, in an effort to secure consistent support from allies as the ongoing conflict with Russia approaches its two-year mark. According to…

Campaigners Urge Australia to Send Unwanted Military Helicopters to Ukraine

Sydney —  Activists will convene on Sunday at Sydney Town Hall to hold a demonstration urging Australia to donate surplus helicopters to Ukraine. The Australian Defence Force intends to retire 45 Taipan helicopters by the end of this year and…

Following the earthquake, there has been an increase in worries regarding the potential spread of diseases in Japan’s evacuation centers.

TOKYO —  On Sunday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan visited the Noto region in the country’s north-central area for the first time since the tragic earthquakes on January 1st. This visit was intended to address the increasing worries about…