At the International Court of Justice, located in The Hague, Netherlands, South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. South Africa’s parliament pleaded with one of the United Nation’s top courts to order an immediate halt to all Israeli military operations in Gaza. Israel, which was founded as a result of the Holocaust, has […]
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UN says global food prices declined from 2022 highs
Global food prices declined in 2023 after record highs in 2022, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization reported Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, a measure of monthly shifts in the global cost of common food commodities, was just over 10% lower in December 2023 than in December 2022. Food prices spiked in early 2022 […]
More than 400 dead after flooding in DRC
Disaster and devastation have hit the Democratic Republic of Congo due to annihilating floods, which have claimed over 400 lives and left thousands homeless. About 5,500 people are still missing after the intense floods and landslides, and the flooding has destroyed homes, schools, and infrastructure, leaving many people with no access to clean water and food.
United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Egypt while citizens plot a protest
The countdown to the United Nations Climate Summit COP27, which will be hosted by the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh from November 6 until the 18th of the same month, has begun.
All eyes are on the summit, which will be attended by Commanders of the Year and high-level officials of the United Nations, as well as thousands of environmental activists from around the world.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference is an annual summit attended by 197 countries in order to discuss climate change, and what these countries are doing, to address and address this problem. The conference is part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, an international treaty signed by most countries of the world with the aim of reducing the impact of human activity on climate.
German Satellite Will Become Incredibly Helpful for Tracking How Our Environment is Changing
Space technology has been used to gather information about Earth’s climate for some time now. Information such as weather forecasts, wildfires, and even understanding the climate crisis to a certain degree. However, a new German satellite is said to be a “game-changer” for understanding our changing environment. Its use of over 250 colors will produce the most precise data in satellite history, allowing scientists to gather information on water, soil, vegetation, and more.
Reports of Atrocities Surface as Russia Retreats
There is nothing more haunting than seeing the image of civilian bodies piling up on the streets of Ukraine’s cities. Russians continue to attack the southern areas of Ukraine, but there are also opening up to peace talks. Officials and spectators are skeptical about ever reaching peace because they think that the meetings are made to delay a larger attack that is coming from the Russians.
First Female Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, Dies at Age 84
After 84 years, and a prolific career in the United States government, Madeleine Albright died from Cancer on March 23rd, 2022. Albright became the first female Secretary of State in January of 1997 under Bill Clinton’s administration. Prior to this, she spent four years in office as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. A figure beloved by many even outside of the US, following her term as Secretary of State the Czechoslovakian President, spoke publicly about the possibility of her succeeding him, as it was Albright’s home country. However, she remained in the U.S., engaging in the arts, charity, and continued political influence late into her life.
Russian and Ukrainian Diplomats Fail to Make a Dent in the Meeting
There is an estimated $100 billion in damage during the invasion of Ukraine. When the diplomats of Russia and Ukraine met on Thursday, they failed to find the resolution to the war. The Russians refuse to back down until the Ukrainians demilitarize their side. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, “The broad narrative he conveyed to me is that they will continue their aggression until Ukraine meets their demands, and the least of these demands is surrender.”
United Nations Space Committee Looking Into Updating The Rules Of Space
Over the last few years, the interest in space has reached new levels. Billionaires and nations are fighting for control by launching more and more satellites and stations into Earth’s atmosphere. Since so many have gotten involved in the modern space race, the United Nations General Assembly First Committee has formally recognized the vital role that space and space assets play in the international human experience.
UN Calls New Report on Climate Change a “Code Red for Humanity”
According to a report released Monday, in about a decade, temperatures on Earth will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent. The United Nations (UN) called this report a “code red for humanity.” Report co-author Linda Mearns says, “it’s just guaranteed that it’s going to get worse, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide,” according to AP News.
