Gaza: ‘high time’ for ceasefire and hostage release, says Guterres
Speaking in Jordan at an international conference prompted by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, Mr. Guterres insisted that after more than eight months of intense hostilities, “the horror must stop”. “I welcome the peace initiative recently outlined by President…
Over 180 migrants dead or missing in latest tragedy off Yemen, UN agency reports
Some 260 people were abroad the vessel that had departed from Bossaso, in northeast Somalia, in the early hours of Sunday, bound for Yemen, about 330 kilometres (about 205 miles) away. “This recent tragedy is another reminder of the urgent…
Australia locks down farms as avian influenza spreads
Sydney — Bird flu continues to spread in the Australian state of Victoria, where more than 500,000 chickens have been euthanized. Strict quarantine zones restricting the movement of birds and equipment have also been put in place. Australian health authorities…
Alzheimer’s drug that slows disease gets backing from FDA advisers
WASHINGTON — A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers Monday, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by the brain-robbing disease. Food and Drug Administration…
African elephants call each other unique names, new study shows
African elephants call each other and respond to unique names, a phenomenon that is rare among wild animals, new research shows. The names can be heard in low rumbles that carry long distances across the savanna. Scientists say that naming…
Apple shows off AI features at annual conference
Apple unveiled its AI technology, called Apple Intelligence, on Monday, which will be integrated across its suite of apps, as it aims to become the face of generative AI for consumers and gain an edge over rival Microsoft. The company…
US, Poland join forces to counter Russian disinformation in Ukraine
The United States and Poland are creating a group to help Ukraine fight Russian disinformation, the U.S. State Department’s Global Engagement Center announced Monday. The Global Engagement Center, which works to throw a light on disinformation by what it considers…
Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital
“WHO is appalled by the recent attack on South Hospital, the only facility with surgical capacity in El Fasher, Darfur,” the UN agency said in a post on X. “The hospital’s closure following the attack has stretched the two other…
Envoy highlights progress towards a new political landscape in Central Africa
But, briefing the Security Council, Abdou Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the region also warned that insecurity and humanitarian crises continue to plague nations. Observers had reported Chad’s presidential elections in May took place “under good conditions”,…
Youth in Haiti remain optimistic amid worsening instability
The agency surveyed over 3500 young people in early June, the majority of whom believe their rights are rarely or never respected. “When I ask children if their rights in Haiti are being respected, the answer is often a resounding:…