Hundreds of thousands of workers in both countries have lost their livelihoods because of the earthquakes, preliminary findings showed in the new ILO assessments of the disaster’s impact on the labour market. “Employment promotion is central to a successful and inclusive response to this disaster,” said ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. “People can only begin to…
“The cholera outbreak in eastern and southern Africa isn’t just an outbreak; it’s an emergency for children,” the agency said. Calling for $171 million in funds to support 28 million people suffering in the region, UNICEF said tailored responses are already reaching many impacted, but more must urgently be done. Tailored life-saving responses The agency…
Leaders from across the continent joined ambassadors in examining how to counter terrorism and better prevent violent extremism through stronger cooperation between the UN and regional organizations. The debate was chaired by President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique. The country, which holds the rotating Security Council presidency this month, has been battling a deadly insurgency in…
Chairman Kashmir Council EU Ali Raza Syed has said that Narendra Modi’s government in India should stop atrocities on the oppressed Kashmiris and the Sikh community. The Sikh community protested against the Indian government in front of the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday. The Indian government has started a series of reprisals against the…
Photo courtesy of Foreign Media A fire broke out at a refugee center near the US border in Mexico City. According to a foreign news agency, 35 people died and many were injured due to a fire in the refugee center. According to foreign media, around 100 people have been affected by the toxic fumes…
File photo After the flight of strategic bombers, Russia fired supersonic anti-ship missiles in an exercise to hit a mock target in the Sea of Japan. According to a foreign news agency, the Russian Ministry of Defense has said that the target located about 100 kilometers away was directly hit by two Musket cruise missiles….
Photos, international media The billionaire founder of Alibaba, a well-known company in China, came to the fore after a long time. According to international media reports, Jack Ma was seen meeting with students and teachers at Yungo School, funded by his company Alibaba, during a visit to Hangzhou, China. Jack Ma discussed the future of…
Screen grab A man jumped from a 3-storey building into a canal in Venice, the capital of Italy, the video of which went viral on social media. According to foreign media reports, the Italian authorities say that the identity of the person has not yet been identified, but they are taking legal action to identify…
File photo Elon Musk, the founder of the famous American company Tesla, says that Bill Gates’ understanding of ‘artificial intelligence’ is limited. Elon Musk is often seen raising his voice about the dangers of ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI)’. In particular, after AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing, and Google’s Bard, this is the technology that…
File photo Chinese President Xi Jinping has contacted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone. According to Chinese media, the two leaders discussed various issues, including support for follow-up talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran. On this occasion, Xi Jinping has said that it is hoped that Saudi Arabia and Iran will continue…
