OHCHR’s Ravina Shamdasani was briefing journalists in Geneva, and said that reports had emerged from Singapore that it was “poised to conduct a further execution” by hanging, of Tagaraju Suppia – which would be the 12th since March last year. “We have concerns around due process and respect for fair trial guarantees. The UN human…
“We have the tools to drive down malaria, a package of interventions that includes vector control, preventive medicines, testing, and treatment,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Adopting as its theme for the day – “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement” – WHO’s call to action encompasses preventing,…
“At this moment of sorrow, let us be inspired by his example and strive to defend the dignity and rights of every human being, everywhere,” said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, in a statement. Human rights hero “Beyond touching millions with his inimitable charm and charisma in music, film, and theatre, Mr. Belafonte devoted his life…
Launching a special edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) progress report, he warned that their collective promise made in 2015 of a more green, just and equitable global future, is in peril. “Unless we act now, the 2030 Agenda will become an epitaph for a world that might have been,” he said. Rising poverty…
The next presidential election in America will be held in 2024; Photo: File Washington: US President Joe Biden also started his election campaign by announcing that he will participate in the presidential election in 2024. According to the world news agency, US President Joe Biden announced on the day of the completion of 4 years…
—File photo His Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi has contacted Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan by phone. According to Saudi media reports, the foreign ministers of the two countries have agreed to make joint efforts for a ceasefire in Sudan. During this contact, ways to increase and develop cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Japan…
This is particularly vital during key life stages such as pregnancy and lactation, childhood, adolescence and older age, says the study, entitled Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes. Comprehensive analysis It’s the most comprehensive analysis yet of the benefits and risks of consuming animal source foods and is based on data and evidence…
—File photo The Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in the European Parliament has said that harassment cases in Parliament should be dealt with more quickly and transparently. The committee has also called for tougher sanctions to be imposed on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who do not complete anti-harassment training. These views…
—File photo The wreckage of the ship ‘Monte Video Maru’, which was destroyed in the Second World War, has been found 4000 meters deep in the sea near the Philippines after 81 years. According to a foreign news agency, in July 1942, there were more than 1,000 Australian passengers on this ship, most of whom…
—File photo An 8-year-old girl’s mobile phone exploded in front of her face while using it in the Indian state of Kerala. According to Indian media, the girl who was a third grade student was killed in the incident. Indian media has said that the incident took place at 10:30 pm, the police have registered…
