TA’ZIZ has taken a significant step toward strengthening the UAE’s industrial and economic diversification by awarding a $1.7 billion EPC contract to SAMSUNG E&A for the development of the country’s first world-scale methanol production plant. Located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, the plant will be a pioneering facility powered by clean energy from […]
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made a firm commitment to never withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) despite mounting challenges surrounding illegal migration. Speaking at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace, Starmer outlined his government’s strategy for addressing illegal migration, emphasizing a cooperative approach with European nations and […]
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“I will never allow my daughter to go through what happened to me,” she told UNFPA, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency. What happens when conflict displaces tens of thousands of people in hotspots like Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Ukraine, and women die every day in childbirth or pregnancy? […]
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Battling extensive racial prejudice, she broke many barriers, including as the first African American to perform with the Metropolitan Opera. UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld hailed her contributions to art and diplomacy, which live on in her legacy as an inspiration for generations to come. Watch UN Video’s latest Stories from the UN Archive episode below: […]
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Apple achieved an all-time high in revenue for its fiscal Q1 2025, reporting $124.3 billion—a 4% year-on-year growth. However, the tech giant faced a significant dip in China, its second-largest market, where sales fell by 11.1%, totaling $18.5 billion. This marks the largest decline in China sales since fiscal Q1 2024, when the company saw […]
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In 2024, around 4.6 billion low-value consignments (worth €150 or less) entered the EU market – 12 million parcels daily and twice as many as the year before. Many of these products were non-compliant with EU laws, raising concerns over harmful products entering the EU, unfair competition for compliant EU sellers, and the environmental […]
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The war in Ukraine has caused profound consequences for those with ties to Russia, extending well beyond the battlefield. Russian expatriates, many of whom have no direct connection to the conflict, are facing a range of challenges as they try to navigate life abroad. From facing discrimination and abuse to experiencing economic setbacks and psychological […]
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Ryanair, renowned for its affordable flights and wide connectivity, faces mounting concerns regarding the conduct of some of its staff members. A long-time passenger, who uses a 1951 UN Convention travel document, has shared several troubling experiences with the airline that highlight the need for a review of staff training and customer service practices, please […]
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Santorini, the popular Greek island known for its stunning views and picturesque architecture, has become the epicenter of growing alarm as a series of earthquakes continues to rattle the region. The island has been struck by tremors for the fourth consecutive day, heightening concerns of a potential major earthquake. Thousands of tourists and residents are […]
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The St. Helena labor-management team meeting at their district office for a CA LMI training session. The California Labor Management Initiative promotes collaboration among union and management leaders to develop better outcomes for students, staff, parents and communities. Being a part of this labor-management partnership since 2015 has helped the St. Helena Unified School District […]
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