Author: News Desk

From the mist-covered peaks of Global Geoparks to the vibrant underwater cathedrals of World Heritage coral reefs, these sanctuaries are doing more than just preserving scenery; they are acting as the planet’s vital organs. The report, titled People and Nature in UNESCO-Designated Sites, is the first of its kind to look at UNESCO’s entire network […]

“The conflict in the Middle East has triggered the most severe energy crisis in a generation,” he said in a video message to the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin on Tuesday.  “And it makes one fact crystal clear: fossil fuels are not just wrecking our planet – they are holding economies hostage.”   Rise in investment  The Secretary-General made the case for renewable […]

Abdullah al-Khawaja, an electrical engineering graduate displaced from Rafah to Khan Younis, now stands behind a small spice stall, having lost the career path he pursued for years.   “After struggling in university for years, we had dreams and ambitions to achieve what we aspired to,” says Mr. al-Khawaja, “but after the war, all these dreams […]

From 1 January 2027, there will be a new person in charge on the 38th floor of UN Headquarters: after 10 years, having completed the maximum two mandates, António Guterres is stepping down. His successor will not only have to navigate profound political and financial challenges but will also be tasked with advancing essential reforms […]

According to the UN World Health Organization (WHO) joint report with the European Union, 74% of countries in the bloc use AI tools in medical imaging, disease detection and to assist in clinical decision-making. The study also found that 63 per cent of EU countries offer a chatbot service for patients, part of an effort […]

  Are you 18 years old, living in one of the EU or Erasmus+ countries, and want to explore Europe? This is your chance!  The EU is offering DiscoverEU travel passes to selected young people to travel and explore the EU and countries associated with Erasmus+. Applications are now open – apply before 22 April 2026. You […]

A Florida man, formerly employed as a ransomware negotiator, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit ransomware attacks against U.S. companies in 2023. According to court documents, Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, collaborated with the operators of the Blackcat/ALPHV (“BlackCat”) ransomware variant used by cybercriminals to attack and extort institutions and companies. Beginning in […]

U.S. law enforcement arrested three members of an alleged conspiracy running a prostitution ring and harboring illegal aliens in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. A federal judge in the District of the Virgin Islands issued a criminal complaint and authorized arrest warrants charging Hussein Jamil, also known as Hussian Jamil Suarez, also known as Tony, 56; Magda […]

The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filed a civil complaint in federal court today against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) and the District of Columbia for claims of Clean Water Act violations from the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor resulting in the discharge of […]