SummaryThe OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has stressed the urgent need for systematic, long-term training programs for police, prosecutors, and judges to effectively tackle hate crimes across its member states. The call came on November 17, 2025, as ODIHR launched its annual hate crime report to mark the International Day for […]
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SummaryThe 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened today, November 17, 2025, at Dubai World Central (DWC). Running until November 21, the event has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, over 200 aircraft displays, and thousands of industry leaders, cementing its status as one of the world’s premier aviation showcases. Scale of the EventOrganizers confirmed this […]
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At every negotiation table and in every diplomatic statement lies a stark truth shared by nations on the front lines of the climate crisis: without funding, there is no path to safety, justice, or survival. Many urgent actions are required to secure a livable planet and protect millions of lives. But all of them – […]
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Summary: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Chinese authorities to release veteran journalist Dong Yuyu, after the Beijing High Court upheld his seven-year prison sentence for espionage. The ruling, delivered without explanation, is final under China’s judicial system. The CPJ issued a statement on Thursday condemning the decision, stressing that “speaking with […]
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At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) is pressing negotiators to make climate mobility a core part of adaptation plans. “People and communities who choose to stay must be safe, and those who decide to move must have the option to do so with dignity,” Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director […]
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The financial sector has been an important source of resilience throughout the war in Gaza – but the destruction has taken a toll. Eventual losses on credit portfolios alone are expected to reach USD 981 million. According to the World Bank, 98% of Gaza’s banking infrastructure has been affected: most bank and MFI branches are […]
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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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