Category: World

An unidentified drone flew over the Russian embassy in Stockholm early on Friday, dropping paint on the grounds of the diplomatic compound, Swedish police said. No arrests have been made and no suspects identified, a police spokesperson added. “We insist that all incidents against the Russian embassy be thoroughly and impartially investigated and that the […]

As a family caregiver, you hold the keys to your loved one’s health. You take care of the big and little tasks of their health and personal care, such as scheduling medical appointments, handling medications, communicating with their doctors and dealing with the details of their health coverage. The last thing you need are additional […]

Richard Shih, 77, the founder and former chief executive officer of a California-based international logistics and freight forwarding company with offices in Grapevine, Texas, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to violate export laws by shipping goods to Chinese companies on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Entity List. According to court documents, as of September 2018, […]

UN data reveals that reports of conflict-related sexual violence increased shockingly by 50 per cent last year compared to 2023, and women and girls accounted for 95 per cent of verified cases. These numbers, however,  “represent a small fraction of the reality” as many cases go unreported, the agency warned. Justice out of reach “In […]

This extension in effect from Wednesday ensures that critical aid will continue to flow from Chad into conflict-affected regions of Sudan, particularly Darfur. “Humanitarians in Sudan welcome this decision as the Adre border crossing is a critical lifeline for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people across the country, especially in Darfur,” said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the […]

First of new annual meeting between UK and New Zealand foreign ministers takes place in London  Shared priorities including trade and growth, and climate and security at the top of the agenda   Pacific communities to benefit from clean energy in UK-NZ joint funding commitment for renewable energy projects following the Prime Minister’s visit to the […]

A mother who hid her new baby in a drawer in her bed for three years and fed her through a syringe has been jailed. The woman, who can’t be identified for legal reasons, hid the birth of her baby girl from her family and friends. The baby was born in 2020 with a cleft […]

Gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the world of work is a whole-of-society issue with harmful impacts on workers’ safety and economic security, as well as equity and cultural progress. Workers’ voices and experiences must be at the center of any solution to address and prevent GBVH because workers have a firsthand understanding of the […]

Michael Lee Tomasi, 38, of Rio Verde, Arizona, was sentenced yesterday to 15 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for making online threats against public servants, including federal officials. Tomasi also was ordered to forfeit an assault rifle, handgun, shotgun, gun magazines, and thousands of rounds of ammunition. Tomasi pleaded guilty to […]

This year saw 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes – classified as Category 3 or higher – marking the ninth consecutive above-average season for the Atlantic basin. “Year after year, the climate crisis continues to break new records, resulting in more extreme weather events, including rapidly intensifying tropical cyclones, intense rainfall and […]