International Medical Corps field hospital in Rafah, Gaza. Gaza War: Mass casualties in Rafah displaced persons camp strike Peace and Security Dozens of civilians were killed in an […]
UN Conference: Young people from small island states are ready for decisive action
Young representatives of small island developing states held their own summit at the University of the West Indies campus in Antigua and Barbuda. UN Conference: Young people from […]
What is radon and how are we exposed to it?
Radon accounts for approximately half of all radiation to which a person is exposed during his life. What is radon and how are we exposed to it? Climate […]
Top news of the day | Friday: Gaza, Ukraine, protection of humanitarian workers, hurricanes
The International Court of Justice announced new provisional measures in relation to South Africa’s claim, ordering Israel to immediately cease military operations in Rafah. Top news of the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed progress in raising global life expectancy
Coronavirus infection COVID-19 has quickly become one of the leading causes of death and was the third leading cause of death in the world in 2020. The COVID-19 […]
WMO: up to 25 storms and 13 hurricanes expected in the Atlantic this year
The aftermath of Hurricane Eta in Guatemala. WMO: up to 25 storms and 13 hurricanes expected in the Atlantic this year Climate and Environment The US National Oceanic […]
The historic Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge was adopted
WIPO virtual press conference. The historic Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge was adopted Culture and Education Today, member states of the World Intellectual Property […]
UN observers record ‘catastrophic’ impact on civilians from fighting in north-east Ukraine
Many of those evacuated from Vovchansk and other areas arrived in Kharkov, which is also under shelling. UN observers record ‘catastrophic’ impact on civilians from fighting in north-east […]
UN expert: Israel must open access to Palestinian prisoners
UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Alice Jill Edwards. UN expert: Israel must open access to Palestinian prisoners Human Rights UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Alice Jill Edwards on […]
Gaza: Infectious diseases spread in areas of population movement
WFP is supporting food distribution in Khan Younis, Gaza. Gaza: Infectious diseases spread in areas of population movement Humanitarian assistance Over the past two weeks, almost 40 percent […]