Category: World

More than 10 months into the war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel that left some 1,250 dead and more than 250 taken hostage, nearly all Gazans have been displaced at least once – and often multiple times – by repeated orders to evacuate and intense Israeli bombardment. Kamal Al-Sultan, a displaced child […]

These young Sudanese volunteers work in youth-led initiatives born in the throes of the ongoing war that has displaced millions since fighting erupted in April 2023 between rival militaries, and they are providing lifesaving assistance with limited means and strong will, from food, water and medicine to helping the wounded and sheltering the homeless. “The […]

Scuba divers scouring the wreck of British tech magnate Mike Lynch‘s family yacht, which sank off Sicily two days ago, have found two bodies inside it, a source close to rescue operations said on Wednesday. One of the bodies belonged to a heavily built man, the source said. Rescue officials have been looking for six […]

Yaoundé, 18-19 July 2024 – A workshop to harmonise the questionnaire for collecting data from crisis-affected populations in the Far North, Northwest and Southwest regions was held under the leadership of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in collaboration with the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM). The aim […]

UK support announced for ongoing mpox and cholera outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to improve access to clean water.   Lord Collins made the announcement during a visit to the DRC where he also discussed how the two countries can deepen their collaboration across a range of sectors.  He welcomed the recent ceasefire in eastern […]

On March 18, 2023, a 42-year-old roof bolt operator was working in the pit area during longwall recovery operations when loose rock roof fell on him in an underground mine in Dahlgren, Illinois. On April 11, 2023, a 26-year-old stope miner was installing bolts in an underground silver ore mine in Wallace, Idaho when a 20 to 25-ton […]

This week we celebrated World Humanitarian Day to honor the daily sacrifice of all humanitarian aid workers who work in some of the world’s toughest places, often at great risk to their own safety, to provide aid and relief to the world’s most vulnerable and desperate populations. The United States honors their dedication, compassion, and […]

Migrants and other marginalized and highly mobile populations including those uprooted from their homes by natural emergencies and conflict are far more prone to infection because of poor living conditions and the “significant barriers” many often encounter in seeking help, explained the International Organization for Migration. “The spread of mpox across East, Horn and Southern Africa […]

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will deliver remarks at CSEP in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, August 21 about the progress made in the U.S.-India bilateral relationship, focusing on the key areas of cooperation that can help deliver greater prosperity and security globally in the years ahead.  Deputy Secretary […]

Stephanie Koury, Deputy Special Representative and Officer-in-Charge of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), said these developments “have increased tension, further entrenched institutional and political divisions and complicated efforts for a negotiated political solution.” UNSMIL is working to promote de-escalation, and she stressed the need for the Council’s support. “The status quo is not […]