The European Union allocated an additional €1 million to the cholera response in South Sudan, as the situation in the country is deteriorating. This emergency funding, coming on top of €1 million allocated in November 2024 for the cholera epidemic, will support our humanitarian partners in replenishing emergency stocks, case management and coordination. The South […]
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In the midst of escalating violence in Sudan, the most vulnerable continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. Recent reports from the United Nations and humanitarian organizations paint a grim picture, with children caught in the crossfire of relentless fighting. On February 3, shelling in Kadugli, South Kordofan State, claimed the lives of 21 […]
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The United Nations Human Rights Council is set to hold a special session on February 7 in Geneva, prompted by escalating violence in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) now under the control of the M23 rebel group. The session, requested by the DRC government, will focus on the human […]
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The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced the creation of a new advisory committee tasked with finding solutions to the ongoing electoral impasse in the country. The committee, comprising 13 men and 7 women, will meet next week in Tripoli to tackle the longstanding issues that have delayed the holding of national […]
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Ukraine is actively exploring the establishment of a logistics hub in Egypt to streamline the delivery of its agricultural products to North Africa. Vitaliy Koval, Ukraine’s Minister of Agriculture, announced on Tuesday that the government is assessing key locations and port infrastructure for the potential site, which would facilitate the transport of Ukrainian grains, oilseeds, […]
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Introduction: The trade war between the United States and China, initiated by President Donald Trump in 2018, had wide-ranging economic consequences for both countries. The imposition of tariffs and the resulting trade disruptions not only affected bilateral trade but also influenced global supply chains, consumer prices, and industries across the world. This analysis provides a […]
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A Ukrainian cameraman was injured on February 4 when a Russian FPV (First-Person View) drone targeted a TV crew near Vovchansk, in the Kharkiv region. The attack took place while journalists from TSN and 1+1 Marathon were filming a report on a Ukrainian military unit. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the incident, stating that […]
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In a significant move, Australia has banned the Chinese-developed DeepSeek AI program from all government devices, citing “an unacceptable level of security risk.” The ban follows a comprehensive threat and risk analysis, which led to the Department of Home Affairs’ decision to remove DeepSeek’s products, applications, and web services from all Australian government systems and […]
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In an unprecedented global operation, nearly 20,000 live animals—ranging from big cats and primates to reptiles and birds—have been seized in a major effort to combat wildlife trafficking. Operation Thunder 2024, running from November 11 to December 6, involved authorities from 138 countries and regions, marking the largest collaboration since the initiative began in 2017. […]
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In a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of billions of dollars in aid projects worldwide, including over $268 million allocated by Congress to support independent media and the free flow of information. This freeze has plunged the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) into chaos. The […]
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