Deadly shipwreck in Italy must trigger action to save lives, UN officials say — Global Issues

Deadly shipwreck in Italy must trigger action to save lives, UN officials say — Global Issues

“Every person searching for a better life deserves safety and dignity,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. “We need safe, legal routes for migrants and refugees.” The UN refugee agency (UNCHR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in a joint statement, expressed condolences for the victims and called on countries…

Avian flu reappears in Cambodia, UN health agency warns — Global Issues

Avian flu reappears in Cambodia, UN health agency warns — Global Issues

These are the first cases of avian influenza, known as H5N1, reported in Cambodia since a widespread outbreak in 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The infection, which largely affects animals, has a 50 per cent mortality rate in humans. “The global H5N1 situation is worrying given the wide…

Andrew Peters is at least the 7th American soldier killed in Ukraine

Andrew Peters is at least the 7th American soldier killed in Ukraine

Comment on this story Comment On Tuesday, Andrew Peters’s parents received a call from his unit informing them that the 28-year-old U.S. Army veteran serving on the front lines with the International Legion of the Defense of Ukraine was missing in action. “If someone is missing in action, that usually…

Hatching a plan for success in rural Gambia — Global Issues

WFP chief describes ‘apocalyptic’ post-quake landscape in Syria, Türkiye — Global Issues

“While the world has quickly mobilized in support of people here, the impact of this quake will be felt for months and years to come,” said WFP Executive Director David Beasley. During a visit to the Hatay region in southern Türkiye, he described “incomprehensible” devastation and an “apocalyptic” landscape. With…

Hatching a plan for success in rural Gambia — Global Issues

Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says — Global Issues

Three countries, this week alone, have reported outbreaks, WHOcholera team leader Philippe Barboza told reporters at a press conference on Friday. For the first time, WHO is asking donors for help to fight the outbreaks, he said. Right now, 22 countries across the world are fighting outbreaks of the acute…