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UN raises alarm over potential destruction of Palestinian population in Gaza

UN raises alarm over potential destruction of Palestinian population in Gaza

The UN Human Rights Office is concerned about the possible destruction of the Palestinian population in north Gaza because of the Israeli military conducting hostilities, affecting supply of aid and passing orders that are leading

Human rights and biodiversity: Key UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

Human rights and biodiversity: Key UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia

The UN biodiversity summit, formally COP16 or the 16th Conference of Parties to the UN Biodiversity Convention, officially opened in Colombia on Monday. Hopes are high that negotiating countries can arrive at a safe and

Hundreds Left Homeless as Migrant Shelter is Cleared

Hundreds Left Homeless as Migrant Shelter is Cleared

After an abandoned warehouse used as refuge was cleaned, a study titled Silos Vuoto-Strade Piene ("Empty Silos - Full Streets") was presented in Trieste on October 16 aimed at bringing awareness to the situation of

Migration and disability Rights Organizations Unite to Address Labour Migration Barriers

Migration and disability Rights Organizations Unite to Address Labour Migration Barriers

International Labour Organisation’s Triangle In ASEAN has organised a training program for gender equality and disability people in five Asian countries  to address the difficulties faced  by disabled people in labour migration. This is the

BRICS Summit: Is the group’s expansion going to make decision-making a strenuous exercise?

BRICS Summit: Is the group’s expansion going to make decision-making a strenuous exercise?

Russia is preparing to host the 16th BRICS Summit from October 22 to 24. It's going to be a much more significant Summit because of a couple of main reasons: 1. BRICS 2024 is happening

UN Security Council extends the sanctions regime on Haiti for one year

UN Security Council extends the sanctions regime on Haiti for one year

On Friday, the United Nations Security Council decided to extend for 1 year the sanctions regime in Haiti, including a targeted assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo measures. It is aimed at effectively addressing

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence targeted in drone attack, no casualties reported

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence targeted in drone attack, no casualties reported

On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea apparently became the target of a drone attack. The politician's spokesperson soon confirmed that he's not in the vicinity and there had been no casualties

Does Hamas leader’s death raise the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire?

Does Hamas leader’s death raise the prospect of a Gaza ceasefire?

US President Joe Biden is currently in Berlin on a high-profile trip. During his stay in the German capital, he is also expected to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Donations to Harvard University drop after criticism over Israel protests

Donations to Harvard University drop after criticism over Israel protests

The Financial Times has just reported that donations to the prestigious Harvard University fell 14% in the fiscal year ending June 30 as large donors cut ties and prominent alumni criticised its administration over a

Elon Musk Stirs the Political Scene with First Trump Event in Philly Suburbs

Elon Musk Stirs the Political Scene with First Trump Event in Philly Suburbs

Elon Musk conducted his first political event to support Donald Trump's in his upcoming presidential campaign on Thursday, urging the voters in the suburbs of Philadelphia to register and participate in early voting. He told