US President Joe Biden’s language slipped once again, this time he called the storm-ravaged area ‘Rolling Folk’ as ‘Rolling Stone’. President Biden arrived in Rolling Folk, a storm-hit area in the state of Mississippi. He assured the residents there that the federal government would help them recover from the deadly and devastating storm. President Biden…
American media say that the Chinese spy balloon that flew in the American airspace in February collected secret information about American military installations and sent it to China, despite being stopped by the Biden administration. The American news channel quoted American officials as saying that despite the efforts of the Biden administration, the Chinese balloon…
After Finland’s accession to NATO, Russia announced to strengthen its army on the northwestern borders. The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister says that Russia will strengthen its military capabilities in the western and northwestern regions. It is reported that Russia has taken this step in response to Finland’s expected accession to NATO. On the other hand,…
Indian opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed an appeal against the defamation case verdict. The court will hear Rahul Gandhi’s appeal on April 13. Rahul Gandhi along with Prapanka Gandhi and other party leaders went to the court and filed an appeal against the decision. Indian ruling party BJP called Rahul Gandhi’s appeal to the…
The report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan details how perpetrators of the most serious crimes – including widespread attacks against civilians and extrajudicial killings – go unpunished, with senior Government officials and military implicated in serious violations. “Over several years, our findings have consistently shown that impunity for serious crimes…
“Libyan authorities, armed groups, smugglers, and human traffickers should not assume that the eyes of the international community have now left Libya,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said. “It is crucial that we redouble efforts to secure accountability for past violations and continue to monitor the reality on the ground to prevent…
This investment is critical, including to ensure that energy infrastructure is resilient to climate-related shocks, and to harness the power of energy generated from sources such as the sun and wind, the UN agency said. In this regard, WMO is stepping up its activities to promote tailored weather and climate information, and forecasts, that support…
“For the millions living amidst the chaos of armed conflicts, especially women and children, every step can put them in danger’s path, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, in a message for the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April. Why mine action cannot wait The international day’s theme…
The world has witnessed extraordinary health gains since the UN agency was established, including smallpox eradication, the near elimination of polio, and declines in maternal mortality. Millions of young lives have also been saved through childhood immunization. “The history of WHO demonstrates what is possible when nations come together for a common purpose,” Director-General Tedros…
“Since the escalation of the war, at least 501 children have been killed,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “This is another tragic milestone for Ukraine’s children and families.” OHCHR’s latest update recorded 765 civilian casualties in Ukraine, from 1 to 31 March, which included 178 deaths and 587 injuries. Since the invasion on 24…
