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World News in Brief: Aid convoy attacked in South Sudan, Ebola threatens livelihoods, UN deplores death penalty
- UN News
Five humanitarian workers have been killed after a clearly marked aid convoy was ambushed in Jonglei State, South Sudan.
Food grows scarcer for thousands of Venezuelan families after earthquakes
- UN News
The deadly Venezuela quakes have deepened hardship for families who already needed support and left others without homes, income or regular access to food.
Despite record $100 million shortfall, Palestine relief agency still ‘a critical platform’ for Gaza recovery
- UN News
The UN agency serving 5.9 million Palestine refugees, UNRWA, continues to strive to deliver on its mandate while facing an unprecedented $100 million budget shortfall, a gap it hopes to narrow during Tuesday’s pledging conference at UN Headquarters.
Strait of Hormuz: Gradual re-opening is no quick fix for developing nations, UN warns
- UN News
Re-opening the Strait of Hormuz would bring vital relief for many economies, but developing countries will continue to grapple with increased food and fuel costs, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday.
New WHO plan urges stronger action against fungal disease
- UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published new guidance to help countries confront the rising burden of fungal disease and antifungal resistance - one of the most neglected global health threats, yet still largely absent from national health plans.
Children are turning to AI for homework – and life advice
- UN News
Millions of children across the globe are already using artificial intelligence to learn, solve problems and even seek advice about personal worries, while safeguards are failing to keep pace with the technology's rapid adoption.
Venezuela quake: Key services crippled and health workers missing
- UN News
Search and rescue operations continued in Venezuela on Tuesday as thousands of displaced survivors struggled to find shelter and humanitarians issued an alert over the spread of infectious disease.
Amid crushing European heatwave, things are about to get hotter for transport systems
- UN News
As European transport officials scramble to deal with melting train tracks and buckling roads amid a crushing heatwave, a UN report released Tuesday warns of more extreme weather in the decades ahead for Europe, Central Asia and North America.
My Journey Through 50 Years of Seychelles’ Independence
- Inter Press Service
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 29 (IPS) - On the night of 29 June 1976, just before midnight, I stood among my fellow Seychellois at the heart of a moment that would change our history forever.
Universities Join Hands to Enhance Agroforestry Research for Mitigating Climate Change
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, June 29 (IPS) - A team of universities, led by Addis Ababa University, has joined forces to implement a four-year Intra-Africa academic mobility project aimed at strengthening agroforestry research and education for climate change mitigation.
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