Author: News Desk

Michael Ron David Kadar, 27, a dual citizen of the United States and Israel, was arraigned today on an indictment from the Middle District of Florida charging him with hate crimes and obstruction of the free exercise of religion committed against Jewish institutions throughout Florida, including schools and community centers. In addition, Kadar faces charges in […]

WASHINGTON—Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of New York, Governor of New York Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Assistant Attorney General in Charge, Buffalo Regional Office, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by criminally prohibiting federal officers from wearing masks, requiring individual […]

In a major keynote speech at London Climate Action Week, the UN chief highlighted how the world’s dependence on oil is driving both the climate crisis and an energy sovereignty crunch, the latter linked to massive shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the war involving Iran, Israel and the United States. “These crises […]

In Indonesia, United Nations agencies have worked alongside the Government to build a more reliable and resilient energy system which is also helping communities to adapt to a changing climate.  Modernizing the electricity grid  A reliable electricity grid is the backbone of energy security. To prepare for growing demand and integrate more renewable energy, the United Nations Office for Project […]

Making up 15 per cent of confirmed cases and over 25 per cent of deaths since the outbreak in April, children are almost twice as likely to die as adults, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Children are especially vulnerable because they depend on caregivers and cannot distance themselves from a sick parent or […]

Speaking at a time of mounting humanitarian need and shrinking resources, the Pope warned that conflict continues to drive food insecurity around the world and stressed that food security must be treated as a matter of global security.  “Meeting this need not only alleviates suffering but also addresses underlying causes of geopolitical instability,” he said.  […]

The warning comes amid ongoing reports of a significant build-up of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the North Kordofan state capital, with the UN Security Council expressing concern on Saturday over “the imminent risk of mass atrocities”. The paramilitary RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been at war for more than three years, creating an unprecedented humanitarian and protection crisis, with more than 30 […]

“There is now a genuine opportunity to help Syrians move from survival towards recovery,” said Assistant Secretary-General for humanitarian affairs Indrika Ratwatte, on behalf of UN relief chief Tom Fletcher.  “This moment requires ambition anchored in realism: sustained humanitarian action, political will and investment are essential to help Syrians move beyond emergency assistance and rebuild […]