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Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya

Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya

The latest negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution opened in Nairobi on Monday, with tensions expected as nations tussle over what should be included in the pact. According to the United Nations Environment Program, about 98% of…
Reports confirm increase in anti-Muslim hate speech, racism since war in Gaza began

Reports confirm increase in anti-Muslim hate speech, racism since war in Gaza began

Unknown individuals drew anti-Islamic slogans and phrases on the doors of Stockholm’s Grand Mosque, linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The mosque’s Facebook page posted pictures of the graffiti on the wooden doors, condemning the growing phenomenon…
Nearly 2,000 environmental activists have been killed over 10-year period: NGO

Nearly 2,000 environmental activists have been killed over 10-year period: NGO

A total of 1,910 environmental activists have been killed between 2012 and 2022 for their efforts to protect nature from commercial and illegal interests, with Latin America holding the highest percentage globally, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) has announced. A…
Surgeons in New York announce world’s first eye transplant

Surgeons in New York announce world’s first eye transplant

US surgeons have successfully performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye although the doctors caution that it remains unknown if the patient, Aaron James, will ever be able to see with his new left eye. Almost all…
EU commission condemns recent spike of faith-based crimes against Muslims, Jews

EU commission condemns recent spike of faith-based crimes against Muslims, Jews

The European Union Commission released a statement yesterday in response to a recent spike in anti-Semitism as well as hate speech and hate crimes against Muslims fueled by escalation of the war in Gaza. The statement emphasized that Jews, Muslims…
Rebels in Mali attack UN peacekeepers with explosives, 15 injured

Rebels in Mali attack UN peacekeepers with explosives, 15 injured

UN spokesperson said seven peacekeepers traveling in a convoy were injured in an attack on Friday, following an attack on Wednesday that injured eight. In both attacks, the peacekeepers’ vehicles hit improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Friday’s explosion marked the fourth…
At least seven dead and several missing as Storm Ciarán lashes Italy

At least seven dead and several missing as Storm Ciarán lashes Italy

At least seven people have been killed in central Tuscany when Storm Ciaran swept through Italy after causing chaos in more western parts of Europe. Italian Civil Protection authorities said that 200 millimetres (nearly eight inches) of rain fell in…

Ugandan army captures head of ISIS-linked militia accused of tourist murders Uganda says it has captured the leader of an ISIS-linked militia unit it blames for killing two foreign tourists and their local guide in a national park last month,…
Death toll, damages rise as Storm Ciaran sweeps across Western Europe

Death toll, damages rise as Storm Ciaran sweeps across Western Europe

Record-breaking rain produced floods in a vast swath of Italy’s Tuscany region as Storm Ciarán pushed into the country overnight trapping residents in their homes, inundating hospitals and overturning cars. After 200 millimeters of rain fell in a three-hour period,…
November 2 marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

November 2 marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

After the United Nations General Assembly meeting in 2013, November 2nd was approved as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Not only in today’s modern life is awareness and the desire to know more considered a…
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