Defense
On this day: It is 36 years since the Chernobyl accident
Here is what happened on April 26 Here is the place where we will remind you what important events have happened today. Both historically and for things of public importance...
Year: 2022
News
Extractive projects cause irreparable harm to indigenous cultures, languages, lives, speakers tell Permanent Forum
The explosive growth of extractive operations around the world often plays out on indigenous people’s lands without their consent, causing irreparable harm to their livelihoods, cultures, languages and lives, speakers…
Charities
Disruptors: Women challenging the status quo in pursuit of positive societal impact
Violet Simon has launched the first series of their magbook titled ‘Disruptors’. The series touches on issues related to feminism, mental health, tackling domestic abuse and violence against women, sustainability,...
News
Population and Development Commission: ‘Perfect Storm’ of crises take shape
Against the backdrop of shifting population demographics, conflicts, post-pandemic shocks and climate change, the developing world is on the brink of a “perfect storm” of debt, food and energy crises,…
News
Development financing crucial to get global economy back on track
The global economy is under severe stress and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are in “need of urgent rescue”, the deputy UN chief told the Financing for Development Forum on Monday.
Europe
Humanitarians seek $2.25 billion for Ukraine response
Humanitarians have launched a renewed appeal for war-ravaged Ukraine that calls for $2.25 billion to provide assistance and protection to nearly nine million people, the UN announced on Monday.
Defense
“We want a peaceful settlement of the situation in
This was stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko, who said that Moscow did not see any risks in Transnistria and wanted a peaceful settlem…
Archeology
Villa of King Theodoric the Great found in Italy
In Italy, near the city of Verona, archaeologists have discovered part of an ancient Roman mosaic floor from the villa of Theodoric the Great, king of the…
Education
The oldest Russian publishing house removes Ukraine from its
Employees of one of the oldest publishers of Russian textbooks - "Enlightenment", are forced to remove all references to Ukraine and Kyiv from textbooks. U…
Defense
Ukraine and Georgia – a conflict that makes Putin happy, but can also complicate his life
Relations between Ukraine and Georgia have hit another bottom, writes the Ukrainian newspaper "European Justice". Ukraine has accused Georgia of supplying "smuggled goods" to Russia, which are under sanctions. Both...