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Bombardment, deprivation and displacement continue in Gaza
- UN News
Hostilities across the Gaza Strip continue to take a devastating toll on the population, with daily reports of Israeli strikes killing and injuring many civilians, UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Thursday.
Sudan faces unprecedented hunger and displacement as war enters third year
- UN News
The conflict in Sudan has become one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, leaving millions of women, children and displaced families suffering from violence, food insecurity and the collapse of essential services.
WHO warns of severe disruptions to health services amid funding cuts
- UN News
Recent funding cuts have caused “severe disruptions” to health services in almost three-quarters of all countries, according to the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Spare developing countries from new US tariffs: UN trade chief
- UN News
As governments and global markets struggle to deal with the deep concerns and disruptions caused by volatility over trade tariffs, Rebeca Grynspan, the head of the UN trade and development agency (UNCTAD), told UN News on Thursday that the poorest countries – whose activities have a negligible effect on trade deficits – should be exempt.
Syria’s political transition at risk due to Israeli military action, Security Council hears
- UN News
Recent military actions by Israel are undermining Syria’s political transition and the chances of a new security pact between the two countries, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday.
World Court begins hearing Sudan’s case accusing United Arab Emirates of ‘complicity in genocide’
- UN News
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday began hearing Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which it accuses of being complicit in acts of genocide against the Masalit community in West Darfur by backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Preventable ‘meningitis belt’ deaths targeted in health agency action plan
- UN News
Millions of deaths could be avoided from meningitis if countries are able to adopt new guidelines designed to diagnose and treat the disease more effectively, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
South Korea's Rapid Aging Doesn’t Have to Be Economic Destiny
- Inter Press Service
WASHINGTON DC, Apr 10 (IPS) - Strong economic fundamentals and sound macroeconomic policies have helped the Korean economy through multiple shocks in recent years. However, potential growth has slowed more quickly than in other major advanced economies, and the economic expansion is likely to moderate this year.
CGIAR Gender Impact Platform Needs a 'Bold Approach' in Agriculture Research
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Apr 10 (IPS) - Women farmers face structural issues that prevent them from realizing their full potential, from societal perceptions that dictate their limitations to poor land.
A Pressure on Silicon Valley: Is the U.S. Ready for a Shift in Tech Dominance?
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Apr 10 (IPS) - While the U.S. argues over tariffs, China, Japan, and South Korea are quietly reshaping their tech markets, shifting towards regional dominance – signaling a potential turning point in global tech leadership.
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