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A severe weather event in Mongolia, known as a “dzud,” has placed 90% of the country in a state of high risk.

The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia reports that approximately 190,000 households of herders are facing difficulties due to insufficient feed, rapidly increasing prices, and increased vulnerabilities. Herding and livestock have traditionally been integral to Mongolia’s economy, culture…

The situation in Haiti is worsening as gang violence continues to increase, causing a decline in human rights.

In January, the highest number of casualties in over two years occurred, with at least 806 individuals being killed, injured, or abducted. These incidents were not linked to violent gang conflicts. Moreover, approximately 300 individuals belonging to gangs were either…

The United Nations health agency raises concerns about ongoing assaults on healthcare in Gaza.

According to WHO representative Tarik Jasarevic, a reported shooting at a hospital in Khan Younis has resulted in the death of 645 individuals and left 818 others injured since October 7th. There have also been allegations that a nurse was…

The United Nations’ Special Adviser expressed shock at the distress of civilians in the Middle East.

Alice Wairimu Nderitu emphasized the importance of increasing diplomatic initiatives in order to resolve the crisis. She stated that innocent individuals should not suffer the consequences of a conflict they are not accountable for. She emphasized the importance of safeguarding…

Fighting overnight resulted in the downing of drones by Ukraine and Russia.

On Friday, Ukraine announced that it had shot down 10 Russian drones in the Kharkiv region overnight. The defense ministry of Russia reported that their military carried out overnight operations which involved shooting down 19 Ukrainian drones in four areas:…

Ten baby African penguins are born at the San Francisco Museum.

SAN FRANCISCO —  In a span of just over a year, a San Francisco science museum has successfully hatched 10 African penguin chicks as part of their conservation efforts for this endangered species. The California Academy of Sciences announced on…

Canada has delayed the implementation of a proposal that would have allowed euthanasia for individuals with mental illness.

vancouver, british columbia —  The Canadian government has postponed the implementation of medically assisted death for individuals with mental illness. Individuals with mental health conditions were expected to have the option of utilizing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) starting on…

Advocates are begging for assistance in rescuing Ukrainian children who have been abducted and taken to Russia.

Denys Berezhnyi, an 18-year-old, stated to U.S. lawmakers in Washington that the military arrived at his residence in Kherson and informed him that he would be brought to a children’s camp in Crimea. He mentioned that his parents are deaf…

NASA and SpaceX have collaborated to conduct research on the environment of Earth.

Two giants in the field of space exploration join forces to research the well-being of our planet. In addition, a Russian astronaut sets a new record for the longest time spent in space, and those in North America who enjoy…

The United Nations Committee has accused Russia of disregarding the rights of Ukrainian children.

GENEVA —  A group responsible for monitoring the United Nations accused Russia on Thursday of violating the rights of Ukrainian children in both Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine and in Russia. The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child,…