Farhan Haq, UN Deputy Spokesperson, stressed the need for unimpeded relief operations and a peaceful path out of crisis. “The UN remains concerned by ongoing violence in Myanmar, including aerial bombardment hitting civilians and civilian infrastructure,” he said, at the regular press briefing in New York. “Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected.” His remarks […]
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Portugal has taken a major step toward modernizing its rail infrastructure with the signing of the first concession agreement and initial financing tranche for the Lisbon–Porto high-speed rail line. Strategic Infrastructure Investment Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP), the national rail infrastructure manager, signed a 30-year concession contract with Avan Norte – Gestão da Ferrovia de Alta […]
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Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler has been awarded a €700 million contract by Cologne’s public transport operator, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB), to deliver 132 high-floor light rail vehicles as part of a major fleet modernization initiative. Tailored Design and Enhanced Capacity The new vehicles are custom-designed for Cologne’s light rail network and feature a modular configuration. Each […]
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That assessment by UN trade and development body, UNCTAD, comes in an update published on Thursday ahead of the final round of talks to develop a legally binding international instrument against plastic pollution. “Although plastics are directly linked to the triple planetary crisis – pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change – there is still no comprehensive international […]
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The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday urged Angolan authorities to conduct prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the deaths as well as the reported use of excessive force during the demonstrations. “Unverified footage suggests that security forces used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesters, which points […]
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Valencia, Spain – July 31, 2025A diplomatic dispute has erupted between France and Spain following the removal of approximately 40 French Jewish teenagers from a Vueling Airlines flight at Valencia Airport on July 23. The incident has sparked allegations of antisemitism, which have been firmly denied by both the airline and Spanish authorities. Controversial Remarks […]
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Beijing, 31 July 2025 – Torrential rains and severe flooding across northern China have killed at least 60 people over the past week, marking one of the deadliest flood disasters in the region in recent years. Among the fatalities were 31 elderly residents at a care home in Beijing’s Miyun district. Catastrophic Impact in Miyun […]
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Washington, D.C. The U.S. Army has announced a landmark enterprise agreement with Palantir Technologies, consolidating 75 existing software contracts into a single framework. The deal provides volume-based discounts and grants the Army the option to procure up to $10 billion in software and services over a 10-year period. Streamlining Procurement and Enhancing Capability The agreement […]
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The European accessibility act (EAA) ensures key products and services – such as phones, computers, TVs, banking and payment services, public transport, e-commerce platforms, and electronic communications – are accessible to persons with disabilities. Around 100 million people in the EU live with a disability. The EAA aims to reduce barriers they face daily and enable them to fully […]
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Without fuel, many basic facilities cannot function, from water treatment plants to medical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Gazans now on the brink of famine have been reduced to taking desperate measures in their search for food, scouring the roads taken by aid convoys, UN aid worker Olga Cherevko told UN News. “While we were driving, I saw […]
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