The global economy faces heightened risks in the coming years, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In its latest Steering through Uncertainty report, the OECD has downgraded its global GDP growth projections by 0.2% since its previous update, citing a slowdown driven largely by trade tensions, particularly the tariff policies of […]
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Briefing Member States in Rome, FAO officials called for urgent action to strengthen biosecurity, surveillance and rapid-response mechanisms to curb the outbreak. FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi stressed that the crisis threatens to have “serious impacts on food security and food supply in countries, including loss of […]
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Unanimously adopting resolution 2777 (2025), the 15-member council stressed the “critical importance” of a continued presence of UNAMA and other UN agencies across Afghanistan. The council also expressed appreciation for the UN’s long-term commitment to the country and its people, reiterating its full support for UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General who leads […]
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March 17 marks Saint Patrick’s Day, a celebration of Ireland’s patron saint that has evolved from a solemn religious observance into a global festival of culture, unity, and joy. This day commemorates the death of Saint Patrick in 461 AD, who, after being kidnapped by pirates at 16 and later returning to Ireland as a […]
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In February, Matthew Van Andel, a Disney employee and father of two, unknowingly downloaded an AI image generator from GitHub that turned out to be a devastating mistake. The tool, which appeared harmless, contained malware that gave hackers access to Van Andel’s personal information, including his credit cards, social security number, and workplace credentials. The […]
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In the early hours of Sunday, 16 March, a fire broke out in a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killing 59 people and injuring more than 155. In the immediate aftermath, the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre established contact with the civil protection authorities in North Macedonia to offer solidarity and support. North Macedonia activated […]
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VIENNA/HELSINKI, 17 March 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on 17 and 18 March, where she will meet with high-level officials and discuss security issues in the country and across the region. Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen will meet with Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković and the Members […]
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More than two dozen members of the South Sudanese military, including an injured General, were also reportedly killed when the UN mission (UNMISS) helicopter came under fire in Nasir, Upper Nile State. According to news reports, the helicopter later landed safely. The extraction was being carried out at the request of the signatories to the […]
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In times of conflict, the role of healthcare professionals becomes even more vital. Doctors, nurses, and medical staff work tirelessly to save lives, often under the most harrowing circumstances. Among these dedicated individuals is Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a pediatrician and healthcare provider, who has been arbitrarily detained by Israeli military forces. This article calls […]
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Tensions between the Argentine government and social groups reached a boiling point after a violent crackdown on retirees protesting for better pensions on March 12. Demonstrators, who have rallied every Wednesday for weeks, claim that the neoliberal policies of President Javier Milei’s government have severely impacted their livelihoods. The protests saw heavy participation from unions, […]
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