Governments will soon submit letters nominating candidates to lead the 80-year-old organization, whose top post is traditionally rotated among geographical regions – although all UN chiefs to date have been men. The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly, the UN’s most representative body, following a recommendation from the Council’s 15 members. A ‘significant’ responsibility […]
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This Friday, for World Diabetes Day, the UN is highlighting how the disease affects pregnancy, in line with this year’s global theme of managing diabetes “across life stages”. The organization has also launched its first-ever global guidelines on how to manage diabetes before, during and after pregnancy. “These guidelines are grounded in the realities of women’s […]
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Summary: Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a $4.3 billion investment in Alphabet, while further reducing its stake in Apple, marking a significant portfolio shift as Warren Buffett prepares to step down after six decades as chief executive. Berkshire Hathaway’s latest quarterly filing revealed a new multi-billion-dollar position in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, underscoring Buffett’s […]
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The European Union is tomorrow, 15 November, organising the 9th edition of the ‘Day of Dialogue’, which will be held for the first time in the Syrian capital, Damascus. This event reflects the EU’s longstanding commitment to support the Syrian people. This year’s edition focuses on Syrian civil society in the country and has been […]
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Summary: Authorities arrested 21 demonstrators, including faith leaders, during a protest outside the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility near Chicago. The demonstration, which called for an end to aggressive immigration enforcement, escalated into scuffles that left four police officers injured. A protest led by faith leaders outside the Broadview ICE processing center in […]
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UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric provided the update during the regular briefing to journalists in New York on Thursday. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been battling for power since April 2023, creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. ‘Unimaginable violence’ in El Fasher Violence has intensified […]
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Summary: The OPEC Fund for International Development has pledged $1 billion to support Azerbaijan’s sustainable infrastructure projects, reinforcing the country’s transition toward greener growth and resilient development. The financing will target renewable energy, transport modernization, and climate-resilient infrastructure. The OPEC Fund announced a landmark $1 billion commitment to Azerbaijan, aimed at accelerating investment in sustainable […]
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Summary: Hong Kong has issued a $1.2 billion digital green bond package, marking a significant step in combining sustainable finance with fintech innovation. The offering underscores the city’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for both green investment and digital asset development. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) confirmed the issuance of the […]
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That ordeal reduced people to eating peanut shells and animal feed, UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Friday, before condemning the reported mass killings of civilians, executions based on ethnicity and other atrocities, which are likely continuing. At the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mr. Türk told Member States that bloodstains on the […]
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Speaking to the General Assembly, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, argued that the agency is indispensable for the stability and rebuilding of the shattered Gaza Strip – and the wider region. He underlined that a “virulent” disinformation campaign has tarnished its reputation and strangled its funds. “Curtailing or ending UNRWA’s services will have grave consequences for […]
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