FAO Leaders and DRC Prime Minister Address Food Security Challenges
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol met with Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka in the DRC to discuss strategies for addressing...
Year: 2024
Hezbollah’s Cease-Fire: A Sign of Weakness After Prolonged Conflict
Hezbollah has accepted a cease-fire with Israel after thirteen months of warfare that has left it weakened and isolated. The...
Swiss Re Issues Urgent Warning on Economic Threats from Climate Change
Swiss Re warns that extreme weather due to climate change is causing substantial economic losses, particularly for the U.S. and...
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Maduro’s Allies Following Election Controversy
The U.S. has sanctioned 21 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over alleged election-related repression. The sanctions include significant government...
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes Tajikistan Amidst Increased Seismic Activity
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Tajikistan at a depth of 80 kilometers, marking the eighth such event in thirty...
Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes Tajikistan, Highlighting Seismic Vulnerability
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Tajikistan at a depth of 80 kilometers near the Pamir Mountain range. This marks...
Ethiopia and Rwanda Strengthen Commitment to Peace and Development
Ethiopia and Rwanda have committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting held in Addis Ababa. The ministers emphasized...
Access Holdings Completes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Banks in Angola and Sierra Leone
Access Holdings PLC has announced the successful acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank's Angola and Sierra Leone subsidiaries, enhancing Access Bank's...
European Commission Under Ursula von der Leyen Ready to Address Defense and Economic Challenges
The new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen has been approved to begin tackling defense and economic competitiveness...
COP29: Integrating Public Health into Climate Change Discussions
COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with a substantial $300 billion climate finance deal for developing nations. The conference highlighted...
