World
UN Leaders appeal for immediate lifting of humanitarian blockade in Yemen – Millions of lives at imminent risk
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Trump Reviews Asia Trip, Says US Global Standing 'Never Been Stronger'
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that "America's standing in the world has never been stronger" after his just-completed two-week trip to Asia.
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Rule of law and democracy in Poland at risk: Parliament ready for next steps
Parliament takes formal steps to trigger the first stage of the Article 7 procedure regarding Poland.
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YEMEN: Hunger and Disease Could Kill at Least 50,000 Children This Year, More if Aid Blockade Continues
An estimated 130 children in Yemen die every day from extreme hunger and disease. A continuing blockade on the country’s northern ports of entry is likely to increase the death toll further, past the projected 50,000 children expected to die this year.
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US, Japan Naval Forces Conduct Military Exercise
The U.S. and Japanese naval forces will hold bilateral training exercise for 10 days, starting Thursday.
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Vancouver conference delivers 46 new pledges for UN missions; peacekeeping chief hails 'collective commitment'
Pictured (L to R): Chrystia Freeland, Foreign Minister of Canada; Harjit Singh, National Defence Minister of Canada; Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operation; and Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support.
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New WFP Report Examines How Climate Change Drives Hunger
A compelling new report about the impact of climate change on global food security has been launched by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Government of Sweden.
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UN Panel Blasts North Korea for Building Nukes While Its People Starve
A United Nations committee condemned North Korea Tuesday for building nuclear weapons and missiles while its population starves.
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WFP Welcomes France’s Renewed Support For Vulnerable Families In Gaza
A contribution of €900,000 from France has enabled the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide much-needed food assistance and nutrition support to more than 20,000 people in Gaza for three months.
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WFP And Government Of Mozambique Explore Innovative Approaches To Disaster Response
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the National Institute of Disaster Management are developing a common framework for the effective use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology (commonly known as drones) for emergency response in the country.
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Human Rights
Fostering a More Humane World: The 28th Eurasian Economic Summi
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020