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World News in Brief: Displacement in Gaza and Israel, Afghan earthquake response

The escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, the UN reported on Monday. Source link

Ukraine: Civilians bear ‘unbearable’ toll amid ‘unrelenting’ attacks

Senior UN officials on Monday strongly condemned recent Russian attacks on Ukrainian towns and civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the need for accountability for those harming civilians during hostilities. Source link

Mental health care ‘barriers’ must end, urges Guterres

Three in four people suffering from a mental health condition receive inadequate treatment – or none at all – UN Secretary-General said on Monday

Unity does not shy away from controversy

On September 30, 2023, Pope Francis hosted an ecumenical prayer vigil in advance of the synod of Roman Catholic bishops that would begin on October 4. He invited church leaders from various denominations to...

Earthquake kills at least 100 in Herat, Afghanistan

A major earthquake struck Herat, Afghanistan early Saturday killing at least 100 people and triggering a spate of rescue and assessment missions by UN agencies, partners, and the de facto authorities. Source link

Afghanistan: Aid efforts rapidly expand as post-quake death toll rises

The death toll from the major earthquake that pummelled western Afghanistan soared over 1,000 overnight as rescue operations continued to fan out over affected villages, UN agencies said on Sunday. Source link

Namur by bike: explore the city and its surroundings on two wheels

Namur by bike: explore the city and its surroundings on two wheels Namur, located in the heart of Wallonia in Belgium, is a city full of charm and history. With its rich architectural heritage,...

Israeli-Palestinian conflict – UN engages parties ahead of Security Council meeting

Top UN officials engaged key actors amid the spiraling Israeli-Palestinian conflict while UN peacekeepers detected rocket and artillery fire exchanged across the Israel-Lebanon border

International Force in Haiti to fight against gangs

The Kenyan government has volunteered to lead an international force in Haiti and will deploy 1,000 troops to the Caribbean country

Armenia: UN launches urgent appeal to help refugees fleeing Karabakh

The UN and its partners launched on Saturday an emergency response plan to help 136,000 refugees, appealing for $97 million to respond to urgent needs of those who fled the Karabakh region and their...

European Green Bond: MEPs approve new standard to fight greenwashing

MEPs on Thursday adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green Bond” label, the first of its kind in the world.

Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights ‘courage and determination’ of Iranian women

The Nobel Committee’s decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi underscores the “courage and determination” of the women of Iran, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said...

Human rights breaches in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Egypt

The European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights breaches in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Egypt.

Weather-related disasters displace 43.1 million children in six years, UNICEF reports

Weather-related disasters forcibly displaced a staggering 43.1 million children across 44 countries over the past six years, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday. Source link

Karabakh crisis: UN response continues

UN teams on the ground in Armenia are providing vital support to help address the needs of over 100,000 refugees who recently fled the Karabakh region. The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, has continued its aid efforts...

Protect children at all times and at all places, UN envoys tell nations

In 2022, the UN verified 27,180 instances of grave violations targeting children – use in conflict, killing and maiming, rape and sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools, and denial of humanitarian assistance, said...

Leuven, a green and sustainable city: the ecological initiatives that make this city a model

Leuven, a green and sustainable city: the ecological initiatives that make this city a model Located in Belgium, the city of Leuven is often presented as an example in terms of sustainable development. Indeed,...

Media Freedom Act: MEPs tighten rules to protect journalists and media outlets

In response to growing threats to media freedom, MEPs adopted their position on a law to strengthen the transparency and independence of EU media.

World News in Brief: ‘Horrifying’ attack on Ukrainian village, autonomous weapons ban, Sudan crisis

The top UN humanitarian official in Ukraine has condemned a Russian strike that ripped apart the small rural village in the Kharkiv region, killing dozens of civilians

Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs demand review of EU relations with Azerbaijan

Condemning Azerbaijan’s violent seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh, MEPs call for sanctions against those responsible and for the EU to review its relations with Baku. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament strongly condemns Azerbaijan’s pre-planned and...

Sudan conflict creates world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis: UN aid official

As heavy fighting continues in Sudan, the UN’s top aid official in the country warned on Thursday that the conflict has created “the world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis” which threatens to outstrip the Organization’s best...

Czech President Pavel to MEPs: “If Ukraine fails, so will we” | News

President Pavel stressed the importance of explaining Europe “to ensure that our citizens can genuinely identify with the principles we stand for”. Speaking of the European election campaign next year, he urged to...

Exploring Freedom and Help: A Glimpse into the Church of Scientology in Budapest

In an episode of "Destination; Scientology," a travel show that explores various Scientology churches worldwide, viewers were treated to an exclusive glimpse inside the Church of Scientology in Budapest. The episode, which aired on...

Haiti: Children facing triple threat of insecurity, malnutrition, disease

The spread of violence from Port-au-Prince to Artibonite, Haiti’s main rice-growing region, is exacerbating an already critical humanitarian emergency, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. Source link

Ukraine: Report documents mounting deaths, rights violations

It reveals the lethal toll of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Ukrainian civilians, with nearly six individuals killed and 20 wounded on common each single day between February and July of this 12 months. “In just...
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