The economic struggles of Algeria are highlighted by its illegal market for exchanging foreign currency.
ALGIERS, Algeria — Currency traders in Algiers’ central square are carrying bundles of euros, pounds, and dollars, eager to trade with those concerned about the declining value of the Algerian dinar. The existence of a black market for foreign currencies…
US Official: Russia Suffers Staggering Losses Despite Ukraine’s Supply Shortages
A high-ranking defense official from the United States announced on Friday that Russia has suffered significant losses in their violent conflict in Ukraine. The official cited figures of 315,000 Russian casualties, including both deaths and injuries, at least 20 Russian…
The current global system is not meeting the needs of millions, according to the UN Secretary-General.
At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, the U.N. secretary-general stated that the current state of the world is ineffective and resulting in millions of regular individuals suffering greatly. At the meeting on pressing global security challenges, Antonio Guterres expressed…
China will showcase its airliner at the Singapore exhibition despite facing supply shortages.
SINGAPORE — Singapore will play host to Asia’s biggest air show next week for the first time since the end of COVID border restrictions, with regional travel rebounding and the military side of the show bristling with defensive systems and…
Airline Companies Considering Using Plants as Fuel Source. Is It a Good Idea?
Jet fuel made from plants, not crude oil, is set to take off. Airlines, plane makers and governments are pledging support for what’s called “sustainable aviation fuel.” The aim is to lower the airline industry’s impact on climate change. But…
US Congress hears from families of American volunteers who died in Ukraine
In late January, families of American veterans who were killed or injured in Ukraine met with members of the US Congress. They urged lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine. Katerina Lisunova and Irina Shynkarenko share the details, narrated by Anna Rice….
The ongoing deterioration of women’s rights in Afghanistan persists.
According to the latest survey by UN Women, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the UN’s Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), 745 Afghan women have reported an increase in harassment and restriction of their movements due to heightened police presence…
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses disappointment over Venezuela’s choice to halt the functioning of the agency.
OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed regret in a statement over the announcement and stated that the Office is actively engaging with authorities and other parties involved. “Our primary focus is and continues to be advocating for and safeguarding the human…
The UN human rights office has expressed shock and dismay at the death of Russian activist Alexei Navalny while in prison.
According to media reports, Mr. Navalny, 47, was unable to be revived after losing consciousness. The OHCHR spokesperson, Liz Throssell, stated that if a person dies while in the custody of the State, it is presumed that the State is…
Following the passing of Navalny, a human rights expert in Russia poses the question, “Who will be next?”
In an exclusive interview with UN News, she stated that her office had expressed ongoing worries in recent months, including concerns about the declining health of Mr. Navalny. In 2021, the anti-corruption activist, who was 47 years old, was arrested…