In an update, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, stressed that attacks on civilian infrastructure have not stopped, “particularly in North Gaza, where the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reports appalling conditions at Kamal Adwan Hospital – and where 61 out of 95 attacks on school buildings since 6 October 2024 took place”. Flooding has […]
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The surge in aid follows a large-scale effort launched by WFP to address the growing humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict that erupted in April 2023. October marked a record month, with WFP reaching 2.8 million people across Sudan with food, cash, and nutrition assistance – the highest monthly total since the start of the […]
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(JTA) — For decades, Americans United for Separation of Church and State called its adversaries “religious extremists.” Today, the group has a more specific target: fighting Christian nationalism. The decision to sharpen the language was made by Rachel Laser, the group’s president for the last six years. A Jew and the first religious minority to […]
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The European Commission has published further policy guidance to support EU countries preserve macroeconomic stability while promoting growth and improving their competitiveness. This is essential in helping the EU to tackle next year’s socio-economic challenges. The latest guidance includes euro area policies, the Alert Mechanism Report and Joint Employment Report for 2025. According to […]
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A federal judge has blocked the $25 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns over antitrust violations and the potential for reduced competition in the U.S. grocery market. The proposed deal, which would have combined Kroger’s 2,750 stores—operating under various brands such as Harris Teeter, Mariano’s, and Ralphs—with Albertsons’ 2,200 locations, including […]
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As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies rapidly evolve, Canada is exploring a strategic $15 billion investment plan aimed at encouraging domestic pension funds to invest in AI data centers powered by clean energy. This proposal is designed to address the growing energy demands of AI systems while supporting Canada’s transition to a more sustainable energy infrastructure. […]
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In today’s interconnected world, exploitation and subjugation are often woven into the fabric of everyday life. These processes manifest in ways that are subtle, normalized, and obscured by layers of systemic power. Often, those in positions of authority—whether in the workplace, educational institutions, or government—perpetuate these dynamics while simultaneously placing blame on the victims. This […]
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18 December 2024 On 13 December 2024, human rights defender Reza Khandan was arrested in his house and taken into custody at a police station in Tehran. The following day, the human rights defender was transferred to Evin Court and then Evin Prison where he has been detained since. Reza Khandan is a human rights defender and the […]
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Databricks, a leader in AI-driven data analytics and infrastructure, has raised an impressive $8.6 billion in its ongoing Series J funding round, surpassing OpenAI’s previously record-breaking venture capital deal for 2024. Led by Thrive Capital, this funding round is positioning Databricks to potentially reach a total of $10 billion, with the company’s valuation climbing to […]
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Overview From 1 January to 24 November 2024, a cumulative total of 733 956 cholera cases and 5162 deaths were reported from 33 countries across five WHO regions. The number of cases and deaths reported in November 2024 are 37% and 27% higher, respectively, compared to the same month in 2023. Factors such as conflict, […]
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