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Heavy rains have ravaged 30 of the country’s 36 states, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. The Government has reported 269 deaths so far, while over a million people have been affected and more than 640,000 are now displaced. Major dam breach Nigeria is among a handful of West African countries that have […]

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has laid out a bold vision for transforming the EU’s agriculture, fisheries, and food systems to better withstand crises while ensuring sustainability. The opinion “Fostering sustainable and resilient food systems in times of crisis,” requested by the Hungarian presidency, was adopted at the October plenary. By focusing on […]

A court on the Greek island of Syros has banned the ringing of church bells on the island unless it is for religious and worship purposes of the temple. The reason for the decision is that the bell is not part of a clock that rings continuously. The bell of the temple in question was […]

The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Never before have there been so many people in Nigeria without food,” Chi Lael, WFP Spokesperson for the […]

The dangers faced by journalists, including risks to their lives, are highlighted each year on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, which falls on 2 November. This year, the International Day coincides with the biannual UNESCO Director-General’s Report on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, which recorded a 38 per […]

Omar Harfouch, the Lebanese-born pianist and composer, continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and dedication to fostering global unity through music. With his remarkable blend of talent, charisma, and advocacy for peace, Harfouch remains an influential figure in the world of music and beyond. His latest series of concerts, highlighted by his performance […]

South Korea has the largest increase in the number of immigrants in the world, and Bulgaria in Europe. This is according to a study by William Russell, who have compiled a ranking of the 10 countries with the largest increase in immigrants since 1990. According to the data, the number of immigrants in South Korea […]

On November 4, 2024, the Eurogroup convenes in Brussels to address critical macroeconomic developments and the state of the banking union in the euro area. This meeting follows the recent annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, held from October 21 to 26, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The discussions will […]

KINGNEWSWIRE // Valencia, Spain – Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) have coordinated over 3000 hours of volunteer work so far in Valencia and the applications of volunteers keep growing, while still much more is needed. VMs in Valencia are cleaning streets, houses, garages, delivering food, clothes, and tools, all thanks to the solidarity of the Scientology network in […]

Over the past 5 years, the von der Leyen Commission has passed more environmental regulations than any in history. The Green Deal was a triumph of soaring rhetoric and self-satisfaction. But the Regulations themselves were just words on a page – with no more force in the real world than the endless tweets and press […]

As of 5 October 2024, 512 public tenders submitted by Germany to the EU in the nine first months of the year were accepted and published by the EU Tenders Transparency Portal despite their egregiously discriminatory nature. Their peculiarity was that they contained a “Bidder’s declaration of protection” against a specific religious group to be […]

Sigrid Kaag updated ambassadors on the implementation of resolution 2720, adopted last December, which established her mandate following the brutal 7 October Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the start of hostilities in Gaza. She was also tasked with establishing a UN mechanism for accelerating the provision of humanitarian relief consignments to the enclave, operationalized and […]

A new EU law permits proceedings in a criminal case initiated in one EU country to be transferred to another EU country if required. This helps ensure that the best-placed country investigates or prosecutes a criminal offence. Source link

Nineteen months since conflict erupted between rival militaries the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the transfer of power to civilian rule, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) expressed deep concern that more than three million people have now been forced to flee the country in search of safety. “It’s been over […]

At the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference on 11-22 November in Azerbaijan, the European Union will work with international partners to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement of limiting global average temperature rise to as close as possible to 1.5C. Climate change continues to be an issue which knows no borders, and increasingly harms […]

In a newly released report, the European Investment Bank (EIB) reveals that Africa’s fintech sector has nearly tripled in size since 2020, bringing vital financial services to underserved communities across the continent. However, the report, Finance in Africa 2024, also underscores significant barriers to growth: high funding costs and limited capital, which are hindering Africa’s […]

At the European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Budapest, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined a strategic vision for Europe’s future, emphasizing transatlantic relations, economic resilience, and defense preparedness. Von der Leyen began by congratulating Donald J. Trump on his recent electoral victory, expressing eagerness to strengthen the transatlantic bond. This gesture underscores […]

A New Global Mediator Today’s world faces profound challenges, with one of the most significant being the crisis in international institutions established after World War II. The United Nations increasingly struggles to de-escalate military tensions, even in Europe, and cannot reform to meet new conditions. If one of the UN Security Council’s permanent members violates […]

Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo emerge the winner amid widespread allegations of fraud. Frelimo has been in power since 1975. Multiple news reports indicate that violent and repressive measures were used by security forces against protesters who […]

  Equal pay for equal work is one of the EU’s founding principles. And yet, imagine if you stopped getting paid for the year today? Instead of getting paid for a full year, you only get paid for 10 and a half months. For women in the EU, who earn on average 13% less than […]