The Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus established in 2024, was tasked with investigating alleged violations since 2020 – when a disputed election saw President Alexander Lukashenko returned to power for a sixth term – and recommending steps toward accountability. The group was established last year for a renewable period […]
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The Commission has outlined plans to boost competitiveness, enhance security and strengthen economic resilience this year, with the announcement of its 2025 work programme. This is accompanied by a plan to reduce administrative burdens and simplify EU rules. Every year, the Commission sets out a list of actions it will take in the following year. This […]
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“War can kill anything in a person, but it cannot kill values and hope. Syrians are a naturally happy people, and we aspire to live in a spirit of giving, generosity and hospitality.” Just desserts With these words, Tareq Hadhad described to UN News the difficult journey his family took from the Syrian capital to […]
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“The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has never been stronger,” said the UN chief, striking a positive tone from the outset. “Together, we see an Africa brimming with hope and possibility.” The Secretary-General noted the “booming, enterprising” young population of the continent and the wealth of renewable resources it offers, and […]
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“The crisis is worsening as people flee to areas where humanitarian aid cannot reach due to insecurity,” UN refugee agency (UNHCR) spokesperson Eujin Byun told reporters in Geneva. The development comes a day after the top UN aid official in the country Bruno Lemarquis warned that a shortage of humanitarian routes was threatening the aid operation […]
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The Irish government has unveiled a substantial €713 million investment for the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in 2025. This funding marks an 8% increase over the previous year and will be used to enhance infrastructure, ensure road safety, and tackle environmental challenges across the nation. Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, emphasized […]
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In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, artificial intelligence (AI) has shown remarkable promise in predicting and preventing human rights violations. With its ability to process vast amounts of data, AI can spot patterns and trends that human investigators may miss, potentially giving defenders a powerful tool in protecting vulnerable populations. […]
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Twenty-seven religious organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), challenging a controversial new policy that allows immigration enforcement near places of worship. The lawsuit was sparked by a January directive from DHS, known as the “Recession Memo,” which rescinded a policy that […]
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Hydrostor, a pioneering company in long-duration energy storage, has secured $200 million in funding to scale its Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) technology, with major backing from Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF), Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). Funding Breakdown: The investment consists of a $150 million USD […]
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In a major development, two Estonian nationals have pleaded guilty to their roles in a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide, including many in the United States. Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, both 40, operated the Ponzi scheme through their fake cryptocurrency mining service, HashFlare, which generated an estimated […]
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