UN project empowers refugees in Angola
With more than 160 refugees actively working the fields through the initiative, and another 110 expected to join soon, the impact resonates far beyond just sustenance for them and their families. It also benefits other refugees and host communities to…
Conditions in Gaza are ‘unspeakable’ as one million people flee Rafah: UNRWA
The city of Rafah on Gaza’s southern border with Egypt had been home to well over a million forcibly displaced by nearly eight months of daily bombardment by the Israeli military, in response to Hamas-led terror attack in southern Israel…
Ongoing war destroying social fabric in Gaza: Aid official
Andrea De Domenico, Head of OCHA’s Office in the occupied Palestinian territory, recently spent three weeks in the enclave, where over one million people have fled the southern city of Rafah following the step-up in Israeli military operations, according to…
UN experts concerned about migrant labour exploitation in UK
The experts said they have received allegations that migrants are being deceived about “working and living conditions and the nature of their agreements with employers in the agricultural or care sectors.” “This is unlawful and highlights the need for urgent…
CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening gap with workers they oversee
New York — The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’ budgets….
Nigerian unions launch strike over failed minimum-wage negotiations
Abuja, Nigeria — Labor unions in Africa’s most populous nation on Monday launched an indefinite strike, crippling the electrical grid and shuttering airports, after Nigerian government officials failed to accept a new minimum-wage deal amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in…
Resurgent airlines soar towards passenger, revenue records
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Airlines will fly almost five billion passengers in 2024 and revenues will near $1 trillion, both record highs, trade body IATA said on Monday as the industry roars back after the pandemic. The International Air…
Zelenskyy says Philippines to participate in peace conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the Philippines will take part in a peace conference hosted by Switzerland this month, and he thanked the Philippines for its support. After Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosted Zelenskyy for talks at the…
In Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, a hidden underground world is under threat by the Maya Train
AKTUN TUYUL CAVE SYSTEM, Mexico — Rays of sunlight slice through pools of crystal water as clusters of fish cast shadows on the limestone below. Arching over the emerald basin are walls of stalactites dripping down the cavern ceiling, which…
Ukraine resorts to emergency power cuts after Russian attacks on energy grid
Emergency power shutdowns were implemented across Ukraine Sunday, a day after Russia pummeled the country’s energy infrastructure with 100 drones and missiles and claimed it made territorial gains in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. At least 19 people were injured in…