By Bernhard Sprengel, dpa An unidentified individual released irritant gas on Saturday at the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the northern German city and considered the largest model train exhibition in the world.…
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Gaza: Guterres Calls on Israel to Ensure Life-saving Aid Reaches Civilians
With no aid allowed into Gaza for more than a month, the UN Secretary-General appealed on Tuesday for guaranteed humanitarian access to the enclave. Speaking to journalists at UN Headquarters, António Guterres also repeated his call for a renewed ceasefire…
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.…
World Health Day: How Mercy Ships is Empowering Local Surgeons to Create a Healthier Future
In 2024, as the Africa Mercy continued to offer direct medical services in Madagascar, Mercy Ships and NGO Operation Smile collaborated to train and mentor local health professionals in comprehensive cleft care This year’s World Health Day theme, Healthy Beginnings,…
UN Envoy Urges International Support for West Africa and the Sahel
In a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday, the UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel painted a mixed picture of the region, which is facing a growing terrorist threat but also political progress and encouraging initiatives. …
Globe Joins UN-led DISHA Initiative for Disaster Response
…becomes first telco to partner with the UN Global Pulse’s Data Insights for Social and Humanitarian Action (DISHA) coalition In a landmark pro bono agreement, Globe, a top telco and digital solutions provider in the Philippines, has become the first…
India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS Sets the Stage for Strengthening India’s Research Ecosystem
The India Research Conclave 2025, hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in advancing research excellence, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing research integrity in India. Powered by Springer Nature, the conclave brought…
Guterres Calls for Greater Equality and Inclusion as World Marks Autism Awareness Day
Although people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies across the globe, they still face significant challenges. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for renewed commitment to create a more equal and inclusive world in his message marking World…
UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries
Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The third edition of the…
Russia’s Energy Push in Africa: What It Means for the Continent’s Future
Russia has increasingly focused on bolstering its energy partnerships with African nations, signaling a broader strategy to boost its geopolitical influence across the continent. Recent investments in Africa’s oil, gas and nuclear sectors reflect Russia’s ambitions to diversify its global…
