The US Trade Act supports a sustainable business run by two sisters in South Africa.
South Africa is hosting a summit for participants in the U.S. government’s duty-free Africa Growth and Opportunity Act from November 2 to 4 as the act comes up for renewal. Kate Bartlett spoke to the owners of one South African…
First instance of avian influenza detected in Antarctica region.
Paris, France — According to experts from Britain, the avian influenza virus has been found in the Antarctica region for the first time. This has raised concerns about the potential danger it may pose to penguins and other species native…
Top researchers suggest that governments and companies should increase their investment in ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence.
STOCKHOLM — Top artificial intelligence researchers have recommended that both companies and governments dedicate at least 33% of their AI research and development budget towards guaranteeing the safety and ethical implementation of these systems. This suggestion was outlined in a…
Israel-Palestine: Gaza buckles under fuel shortage, healthcare in crisis
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF stated on Tuesday that the ongoing attacks on Gaza have caused significant harm to its children, resulting in 2,360 deaths and 5,364 injuries. More than 400 children are said to be either killed or…
Guterres urges Security Council to prioritize civilian protection in Israel-Palestine conflict.
UN News is concluding its live coverage of the events taking place in the Council today. For a detailed recap of the ongoing debate and the remaining speakers addressing the Israel-Palestine crisis, please visit our dedicated section on UN Meetings…
Eight people were injured in attacks carried out by Russia, according to Ukrainian authorities.
On Tuesday, Ukraine reported that eight individuals were injured in two separate Russian attacks within the country. According to a post on social media by Interior Minister Igor Klymenko, in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, four individuals were injured…
The Mayor announced that West Maui will be welcoming tourists again starting November 1.
HONOLULU, Hawaii — The mayor of Maui County announced on Monday that West Maui, with the exception of the damaged areas in historic Lahaina, will be open to tourists starting November 1st. This comes after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in…
The issue of sexual misconduct and exploitation by staff continues to be problematic.
GENEVA — On Monday, the World Health Organization announced that strides were being taken to address and prevent instances of sexual misconduct. However, they also acknowledged that misconduct by WHO employees continues to be an issue. “In the last two…
According to a report, the world is not meeting its commitments to end deforestation by 2030.
SAO PAULO — A report published on Monday by a coalition of environmental groups stated that the world is not progressing quickly enough to fulfill its commitment to end deforestation by 2030, and instead, deforestation is worsening in 2022. At…
The first major wheat harvest has taken place in Malawi.
Blantyre, Malawi — After numerous attempts, Malawi has finally achieved a successful large-scale wheat harvest using a variety of grain that is well-suited for its soil. This is seen as a potential solution to counter the effects of the Russia-Ukraine…