NTT Communications Corporation, a key player in global information and communication technology (ICT), has confirmed a significant data breach impacting nearly 18,000 customer organizations. The breach, which was first detected on February 5, was attributed to an unknown threat actor who gained unauthorized access to NTT Com’s internal systems, which host sensitive information on customer […]
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The initiative aims to curb the spread of preventable diseases such as polio, measles and yellow fever which remain a persistent threat in hard-to-reach areas. Speedy response WHO delivered 79 outboard motors, two speedboats, 14 motorcycles and other essential equipment worth $750,000 to the country’s Ministry of Public Health to expand vaccination campaigns in 89 […]
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Return rates across the EU stand today at around 20 percent. Persons ordered to leave an EU country frequently escape the authorities. The European Commission has now proposed to help EU countries increase return rates while fully respecting fundamental rights by establishing a common EU return system. This will complement the EU Pact on […]
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Decades of Promises, But Most Countries Fall Short on Foreign Aid Commitment In 1981, the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of major foreign aid donor countries made a pledge at the United Nations: to allocate at least 0.15% of their national income to assist the world’s least developed countries (LDCs). This commitment, aimed at addressing extreme […]
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Recalling the mantra “nothing about us, without us”, which was coined by the disability rights movement, UN rights chief Volker Türk insisted that the international community was failing to uphold a fundamental tenet of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with regard to people with disabilities, namely that all people are born equal. “In all regions, […]
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On Sunday, SOS Mediterranee, a French migrant rescue NGO, successfully brought 25 people aboard its Ocean Viking vessel after spotting a distressed boat off the Libyan coast. Among the rescued individuals were three women and seven minors, including five unaccompanied children, with two of them under four years old. The survivors are currently receiving care […]
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Image: Justifications for Internet Shutdowns by UNESCO’s World Trends in Freedom of Expression In 2024, Africa witnessed a record number of internet shutdowns, with 21 incidents reported across 15 countries, surpassing the previous high of 19 shutdowns in 2020 and 2021. This alarming trend highlights an increasing use of digital blackouts by governments to control […]
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Gaza Reconstruction Plan Faces Rejection by US and Israel Amid Displacement Controversy A recent proposal to reconstruct Gaza, backed by Arab leaders at an Emergency Arab Summit in Cairo on March 4, has sparked intense debate, with the United States and Israel rejecting the plan outright. The initiative, put forward by Egypt, aims to rebuild […]
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Dozens of Indonesians remain stranded in Thailand, waiting to be repatriated after escaping forced labor in Myanmar, where they were coerced into working for online scamming operations. These individuals were lured to Myanmar under false pretenses, promising legitimate work opportunities, only to find themselves trapped in exploitative conditions. The online scams, which generate billions of […]
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Paramount’s Veteran Immersion Program, part of the Paramount Veterans Network, offers a lifeline to veterans transitioning into the media industry. Launched in 2020, the program supports military veterans by providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development opportunities. It’s a critical initiative for veterans seeking meaningful careers after their military service, with access to jobs in […]
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