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The UN human rights office has partially resumed its activities in Venezuela after being barred from the country for nearly ten months. High Commissioner Volker Turk announced this at a …
UN Human Rights Office Partially Resumes Activities in Venezuela Read More
The Philippines and Bangladesh have petitioned the ICJ to recognize climate change as a breach of international law. Their arguments center on state responsibilities for climate harm, especially towards vulnerable …
Philippines and Bangladesh Advocate for Climate Harm Recognition in International Law Read More
Archbishop Kleda of Douala has denounced the lack of genuine democracy in Cameroon, criticizing the electoral system controlled by President Biya. He emphasizes the need for reforms to ensure free …
Cameroon Archbishop Critiques Lack of Democracy Amid Political Tensions Read More
Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali of El Obeid narrowly escaped execution amid Sudan’s civil war. After severe encounters with the Sudan Armed Forces and paramilitary RSF, he attributes his …
Sudanese Catholic Bishop Survives Near-Execution Amid Ongoing Civil War Read More
In 2024, natural disasters led to $310 billion in economic losses globally, marking a 6% increase from 2023. Insured losses rose to $135 billion, influenced by devastating hurricanes and severe …
Natural Disasters Result in $310 Billion Economic Losses in 2024 Read More
Botswana and Angola are working together to exclude Russian diamonds from Western markets through a certification system. Starting in early 2025, Botswana will certify its diamonds’ origins while Angola has …
Botswana and Angola Collaborate to Exclude Russian Diamonds from Markets Read More
The U.S. and UAE are exploring the possibility of lifting sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, contingent on his distancing from Iran and Hezbollah. These talks, prompted by the imminent …
U.S. and UAE Consider Lifting Sanctions on Assad in Strategic Bid to Isolate Iran Read More
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the World Trade Organization’s Director-General, facing the challenge of Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. Her swift appointment aims to prevent potential …
WTO Chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed Amid Trump Trade Concerns Read More
Germany’s snap elections on February 23, 2025, will see candidates Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (CDU), Robert Habeck (Greens), Alice Weidel (AfD), Christian Lindner (FDP), Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), and Jan …
Overview of Candidates for Germany’s 2025 Chancellor Election Read More
The COP29 climate talks in Baku concluded with a contentious agreement on climate finance that stirred immediate backlash from several countries. While wealthy nations committed to providing $300 billion annually …
COP29 Climate Talks Conclude Amidst Criticism and Controversy Read More