ILO: Global unemployment rate falls slightly, but labor inequality persists
The global unemployment rate will fall slightly, according to a new report by the International Labor Organization, or ILO. The report also states that labor market inequalities continue to persist, particularly for women in low-income countries. The report, “World Employment…
‘Open source’ investigators use satellites to identify burned Darfur villages
Investigators using satellite imagery to document the war in western Sudan’s Darfur region say 72 villages were burned down in April, the most they have seen since the conflict began. Henry Wilkins talks with the people who do this research…
UNICEF reports surge in violence against children in Africa’s central Sahel
The agency revealed that in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, cases of recruitment and use of children in armed groups along with killings and maiming increased by more than 130 per cent between the two time periods. Protect the vulnerable…
Funding is needed to support Sudanese refugees in Chad: UNHCR
Laura Lo Castro, UNHCR’s representative in Chad, said that expected rains have started in Adre, leaving tens of thousands of Sudanese refugees without shelter suitable for protection. The rains also impede humanitarian access due to catastrophic flooding, she added. “It’s…
Gaza medics struggling in face of ‘overwhelming disaster’ as vital supplies run low: WHO
“We have distributed an enormous amount of essential medical supplies, but it’s not enough. I mean, this is such an overwhelming disaster, it’s not enough,” said Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Palestine. Speaking in…
Gaza: UN Middle East envoy reiterates call for ceasefire, hostage release agreement
In a briefing to the Security Council, Tor Wennesland emphasised the urgent need for all sides to change course. “We must reach an agreement to release the hostages and put in place an immediate ceasefire. There is absolutely no time…
Employees of Samsung Electronics announce first-ever strike
More than 28,000 employees of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics will stage a one-day walkout next week over demands for better pay and benefits. The National Samsung Electronics Union announced the June 7 strike date Wednesday during a live-streamed news conference….
Ukraine reports downing 13 Russian drones
Ukraine’s military said Wednesday it shot down Russian drones that targeted areas of western, central and southern Ukraine, while a Russian missile killed at least two people in the Sumy region. The Ukrainian air force said it intercepted 13 of…
OpenAI unveils new safety committee
ChatGPT developer OpenAI announced Tuesday it is establishing a safety committee as it trains its latest artificial intelligence model, the GPT-4 system of its chatbot. The committee will include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, board members and other executives. The company…
US announces measures to help over 11,000 Cuban small businesses
WASHINGTON — The United States announced regulatory changes on Tuesday to increase support for the Cuban people and independent private sector entrepreneurs. The changes will enable more U.S. financial support for small private businesses in Cuba, enhance internet-based services on…