Cybercriminals Target Websites of Guatemalan Government
GUATEMALA CITY — On Saturday, hackers associated with the activist group Anonymous caused a national security incident in Guatemala by disabling several government websites, as reported by Guatemalan authorities. The assaults were in aid of protests organized by Indigenous groups…
The United Nations has expressed worry about barriers hindering the smooth withdrawal of its mission in Mali.
The peacekeeping operation, known as the most dangerous assignment for UN soldiers, is set to be fully completed by December 31, following the instructions of its Security Council mandate. Once that time comes, the transitional authorities will take control of…
The stories of refugees from Armenia are like a handful of soil.
Around 100,000 refugees have entered Armenia since September’s conclusion, and numerous individuals have been assisted by the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). These are a few of their tales. © IOM/Joe Lowry Ophelia Aghajanyan Unfortunately, Ophelia Aghajanyan and…
A lawsuit against GMOs in Kenya has been dismissed by the court, causing concerns about trade in East Africa.
NAIROBI, KENYA — A court in Kenya has rejected a lawsuit contesting the importation of genetically modified foods, upholding a previous court decision that permits the introduction of GMOs. The Law Society of Kenya, the leading organization for legal professionals,…
The mandate for investigating human rights violations in Ethiopia has ended, leaving victims in a state of uncertainty.
The final report from the independent investigators on human rights comes as their term expired on Friday, coinciding with the conclusion of the 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. This has left victims in a state of…
Agencies have launched a funding appeal to support families affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
On Saturday, the area experienced two significant earthquakes, which were followed by a succession of aftershocks. Among these, a major one occurred on Wednesday, causing severe damage to several homes that had survived the initial quake. UN agencies report that…
Russia has been called upon to rescind the warrants for judges issued by the International Criminal Court.
“We agree with the concerns raised on Tuesday by the Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court, regarding these actions which are deemed unacceptable. We urge for their immediate withdrawal,” stated Geneva spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani….
Improving resilience to disasters leads to a more secure and equitable future for the Caribbean, according to a blog post by the UN Resident Coordinator.
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions frequently result in devastation and loss of life in the Caribbean region. On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction marked annually on 13 October, UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and…
In September, China’s imports and exports declined by 6.2% due to weakened global demand.
HONG KONG — In September, China experienced a decrease in both exports and imports compared to the previous year. However, the decline was less severe, despite the ongoing low demand in the global market. According to the recently released customs…
Central Asian countries are considering the advantages and drawbacks of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Central Asian nations are weighing the pros and cons of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN — Some individuals from Central Asia have expressed their weariness towards Beijing’s political goals and worries about relying too heavily on China. However, they also acknowledge the advantages of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was introduced…