The devastating fire that swept through the Tai Po housing estate in northern Hong Kong has claimed 44 lives, with dozens more residents hospitalised in serious condition. As dawn broke, officials confirmed that the blaze, which raged across seven high‑rise blocks, is now mostly under control compared to yesterday’s peak intensity, though firefighting teams remain […]
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“At least 67 children have been killed since the ceasefire,” Annalena Baerbock, president of the UN General Assembly, said on Tuesday at an event to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. “The people in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, also endured unspeakable hardship amidst Israeli military operations, settler violence, settlement expansion, evictions, and demolition,” underscored Courtenay Rattray, […]
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Since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, children have continued to bear the brunt of the crisis – unable to attend school regularly, learn safely or experience a sense of normalcy. Air raid alarms disrupt classes. Many schools, especially in frontline areas, remain closed because of hostilities or the lack of adequate shelters, forcing almost […]
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The funding announced today will help people access water and rehabilitate critical water infrastructure. It will also improve the sanitation and hygiene conditions in government and non-government controlled areas. It will rapidly provide food and nutrition and help expand essential medical services. The funding will also help vulnerable people throughout the winter with heating fuel, […]
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On 10 November, the Federal Government of Somalia formally declared a drought emergency and appealed for urgent international assistance as conditions continued to deteriorate across northern, central and southern regions, according to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA. Puntland is among the worst affected areas, where authorities estimate that nearly one million people need support, […]
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U.S.-based nuclear innovator X-energy has closed an oversubscribed $700 million Series D financing round, marking one of the largest fundraisings in the advanced nuclear sector. The investment will accelerate the global deployment of the company’s Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMRs) and expand its TRISO-X fuel supply chain, positioning advanced nuclear as a cornerstone of clean […]
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has cautioned that Congress must approve an additional $9–$20 billion before work can begin on a full modernization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system. Speaking ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period, Duffy underscored that while $12.5 billion has already been allocated this year, the funding represents only […]
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The Irish Government has signaled its intent to harness the power of sport as a diplomatic instrument, hosting the International Sports Diplomacy Conference at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. The event, led by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan, alongside Ministers of State Charlie McConalogue and Neale Richmond, brought together stakeholders from […]
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With a 90 per cent failure rate for startups, you could forgive young people if they concluded that founding a company, particularly at such a turbulent time for the global economy, would be too risky an option. “But there’s a 10 per cent chance of improving people’s lives,” retorts business management student Daniel Wu, boldly […]
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A fierce blaze engulfed the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday 26 of November, killing at least thirteen people and injuring several others. Emergency crews reported that more residents remain trapped inside as firefighters battle thick smoke and flames. Conflicting Casualty Reports The Hong Kong Fire Services Department […]
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