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IFJ Reports 122 Journalists Killed Across World in 2024
January 2, 2025
IFJ Reports 122 Journalists Killed Across World in 2024
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has released its annual report revealing that 122 journalists and media workers were killed globally in 2024, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Among the deceased, 14 were women journalists. A significant 58% of these fatalities…
Every minute in 2024 sees 35 children born into hunger, reported Save the Children
December 31, 2024
Every minute in 2024 sees 35 children born into hunger, reported Save the Children
In 2024, at least 18.2 million children were born into hunger, averaging 35 newborns per minute, Reliefweb reported citing a recent Save the Children analysis. This marks a 5% increase from 2023 and a 19% rise since 2019, when childhood…
Study Finds Middle Children More Cooperative
December 26, 2024
Study Finds Middle Children More Cooperative
A recent study suggests that middle children may be more cooperative than their siblings, challenging long-held beliefs about birth order’s influence on personality, The Guardian reported. Conducted by Canadian psychologists Michael Ashton and Kibeom Lee, the research analyzed data from…
Most Internally Displaced People Prefer to Stay, Says New IOM Report
December 18, 2024
Most Internally Displaced People Prefer to Stay, Says New IOM Report
A recent report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reveals that 60% of internally displaced persons (IDPs) prefer to remain in their current locations rather than return to their communities of origin, Reliefweb reported yesterday. The findings, part of…
Global Conflict Zones Surge by 65%, Threatening Economic Stability and Child Welfare
November 24, 2024
Global Conflict Zones Surge by 65%, Threatening Economic Stability and Child Welfare
A new report by Verisk Maplecroft reveals a staggering 65% increase in global conflict zones over the past three years, now encompassing 6.15 million square kilometers—equivalent to nearly double the size of India. This escalation, detailed in the Conflict Intensity…
Study Links Mental Health and Negative Online Content
November 23, 2024
Study Links Mental Health and Negative Online Content
A recent study from University College London (UCL) has uncovered a harmful feedback loop between mental health and negative online content, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Published in Nature Human Behaviour, the research indicates that individuals with poorer mental health are…
G20 Social Forum Aims to Lift 600 Million People Out of Poverty by 2030
November 17, 2024
G20 Social Forum Aims to Lift 600 Million People Out of Poverty by 2030
The G20 Social Forum in Rio de Janeiro has gathered global civil society representatives to discuss strategies for lifting 600 million people out of poverty by 2030, amidst ongoing challenges posed by hunger and climate change. On Saturday, November 16,…
Historic Mine Ban Treaty at Risk as Clearance Rates Decline
November 12, 2024
Historic Mine Ban Treaty at Risk as Clearance Rates Decline
The global effort to eliminate landmines is facing a critical setback as clearance rates plummet, prompting urgent calls for renewed commitment to the Landmine Ban Treaty amidst escalating conflicts worldwide. The HALO Trust has issued a stark warning regarding the…
WHO and Global Leaders Warn of Ransomware Threats to Hospitals
November 9, 2024
WHO and Global Leaders Warn of Ransomware Threats to Hospitals
The World Health Organization (WHO) and over 50 countries issued a stark warning at the United Nations regarding the increasing threat of ransomware attacks on hospitals, Arab News reported yesterday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that such cyberattacks pose…
Interpol Reports Over 2,500 Arrests in Human Trafficking Crackdown
November 7, 2024
Interpol Reports Over 2,500 Arrests in Human Trafficking Crackdown
Interpol announced on Wednesday, November 6, that its recent operation against human trafficking, named “Liberterra II,” resulted in over 2,500 arrests and the rescue of more than 3,000 potential victims, Arab News reported yesterday. Conducted from September 29 to October…