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14 Indo-Pacific countries make pact to fight corruption, climate change
November 17, 2023
14 Indo-Pacific countries make pact to fight corruption, climate change
A total of 14 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner nations agreed Thursday to fight corruption and climate change. The IPEF partners will cooperate to prevent and combat corruption including bribery, and support efforts to improve tax transparency and…
Heavy rains, floods in Somalia leaves dozens killed, half a million displaced
November 13, 2023
Heavy rains, floods in Somalia leaves dozens killed, half a million displaced
At least 31 people have died in floods caused by heavy rains in Somalia, Information Minister Daud Aweis said on Sunday. Some 500,000 people have also been forced to flee their flooded homes. Aweis said another 1.2 million people could…
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
November 13, 2023
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
November 12, 2023
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
November 12, 2023
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
November 11, 2023
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
November 6, 2023
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
November 6, 2023
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
November 5, 2023
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…