Famine in Gaza: ‘A failure of humanity itself’, says UN chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the results of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis were no mystery: “It is a man-made disaster, a moral indictment – and a failure of humanity itself. “Famine is not about food; it is the deliberate collapse of the systems needed for human survival.” Famine conditions are projected […]

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UN agencies warn of rising heat stress risks for workers worldwide

The new joint report, Climate change and workplace heat stress, underscores the mounting risks as climate change fuels longer, more extreme, and more frequent heatwaves. Stressing that workers in agriculture, construction, and fisheries are already suffering the impacts of dangerous temperatures, the report points out that vulnerable groups in developing countries – including children, older adults, […]

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🌆 The Rise of the Ellinikon: Greece’s $10 Billion Smart City Reimagines Athens’ Coastline

Athens, Greece — August 20, 2025Once the site of Greece’s bustling international airport and the centerpiece of the 2004 Olympic Games, the Ellinikon area is undergoing a dramatic transformation into Europe’s largest smart city. Backed by a $10 billion investment, the project is reshaping over 6 million square meters of prime coastal land along the […]

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PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit at President Xi Jinping’s Invitation

New Delhi, 22 August 2025 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1 to attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed Friday. The visit comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and marks Modi’s first trip to […]

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Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on Gaza famine

Famine is no longer a risk in Gaza. It is a reality. Children are dying from hunger and disease, while families are going days without food. Access to clean water and health has collapsed. The report published today by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), the global reference for analysis of food and nutrition […]

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Libya: Security Council urged to back popular ‘yearning’ for national elections

Hannah Tetteh, who also heads the UN Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), briefed ambassadors in the wake of municipal council elections last week and outlined a proposed roadmap to general elections, which should have been held way back in 2021. “The Libyan people look to this esteemed Council for help, to ensure a solution to the […]

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Morgan Stanley Joins $105 Million Series C to Accelerate Overhaul’s Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions

New York, NY — Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), through its 1GT climate private equity strategy, has joined a $105 million Series C funding round for Overhaul Group, a global leader in in-transit cargo risk management and supply chain visibility solutions. The round was led by Springcoast Partners, with continued support from existing investor Edison […]

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President Lula to Host Nigerian Leader Bola Tinubu in Brasília for Bilateral Talks

Brasília, Brazil — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will host Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the capital city of Brasília on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as part of a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit follows an official invitation extended by President Lula and […]

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Survivors’ voices ‘integral’ to preventing terrorism

This year marks the eighth commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. It serves to honour victims and survivors, elevate their voices, raise awareness, and highlight global solidarity. “This International Day is not only one of remembrance; it’s a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to uphold the […]

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Ireland Launches First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap to Support Sector Decarbonization

Dublin, Ireland — Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has officially published Ireland’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap, delivering on a key commitment outlined in the Programme for Government. The roadmap sets the foundation for Ireland’s long-term strategy to decarbonise the aviation sector, which faces unique challenges in reducing emissions due to its reliance […]

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