Friday, April 19, 2024

World

April 19, 2024

Prince Harry officially becomes U.S. resident

In a move that further solidifies his transition from royal duties in the UK, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, formally updated his residency status in the United States. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
April 19, 2024

U.S. vetoes Palestine’s request for full UN membership

The Security Council on Thursday rejected Palestine’s request for UN membership, with the United States casting a veto.

BIDEN; HAMAS
April 19, 2024

Hamas-Israel War: UN appeals for restraint in Middle East

“Ending the hostilities in Gaza would significantly defuse tensions across the region,” Mr Guterres said.

António Guterres
April 19, 2024

Palestine: Your vote will make peace almost impossible, Israel warns Security Council

In a vote of 12 in favour, one against, and two abstentions, the council did not adopt a draft resolution recommending a General Assembly vote on UN membership for Palestine.

United Nations Security Council Logo
April 18, 2024

Google sacks 28 employees for protesting consulting contract with Israel

The company further noted that the demonstrations were staged “by a group of organisations and people who largely don’t work at Google.”

April 18, 2024

UN launches $2.8 billion flash appeal for Palestine

“Humanitarian organisations must have safe and sustained access to all people in need across the Gaza Strip and West Bank.”

GAZA STRIP IN RUINS
April 18, 2024

Iran vows to retaliate should Israel attack its nuke sites

A senior Iranian military commander threatened on Thursday to target Israel’s “nuclear facilities” should it attack Iran’s nuclear sites.

April 18, 2024

China tells America to stop seeking world supremacy

China also suggested that U.S. officials revisit their basic international law knowledge.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping
April 18, 2024

Group tasks World Bank, IMF on reforms for climate justice

Pascale Hunt, senior global communications specialist of 350.org, said in a statement on Thursday.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
April 18, 2024

Bangladesh to introduce remote sensing, drones to detect crop damage

Bangladesh is preparing to introduce remote sensing and drones to detect crop damage caused by extreme weather or diseases.

GMO and Non-GMO Crops