Reports of sexual violence in Ukraine rising fast, Security Council hears — Global Issues

Reports of sexual violence in Ukraine rising fast, Security Council hears — Global Issues

Pramila Patten, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict, recalled her recent visit to Ukraine and outlined the elements of a recently signed Framework of Cooperation on the Prevention and Response to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, which seeks to strengthen accountability and combat those abhorrent crimes. “Too often have the…

Robert Lewandowski in public Barcelona transfer plea to Bayern Munich
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Robert Lewandowski in public Barcelona transfer plea to Bayern Munich

  Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski has, on Monday, sent a crystal clear message to the club, regarding his desire to link up with Spanish giants Barcelona. Links between Polish international Lewandowski and Barca have of course been rampant for several weeks now. This comes with the 33-year-old having made…

UN chief calls for ‘good faith’ effort by all, ahead of direct talks — Global Issues

UN chief calls for ‘good faith’ effort by all, ahead of direct talks — Global Issues

A military coup in October, led to the suspension of a power sharing between civilian representatives and senior officers, which had been established since the overthrow of former ruler, Omar al-Bashir in 2019. More protests Political protests took place in several parts of the capital on Monday, according to news…

IRA Financial Trust to sue Gemini over $36M crypto assets exploit back in February

IRA Financial Trust to sue Gemini over $36M crypto assets exploit back in February

On Monday, IRA Financial Trust, a platform providing self-directed digital asset retirement and pension accounts, filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Gemini for alleged negligence in safeguarding customers’ digital assets during a critical exploit. The firm’s client accounts were held in Gemini’s custody. On February 8, a breach led to…

MacBook Air (2022), 13-Inch MacBook Pro (2022) With M2 Processors Launched: Price, Specifications

MacBook Air (2022), 13-Inch MacBook Pro (2022) With M2 Processors Launched: Price, Specifications

Apple has unveiled its latest M2 chipset at WWDC 2022, along with the first two computers to be powered by the company’s in-house chipset — the MacBook Air (2022), and the 13-inch MacBook Pro (2022). The newest models are equipped with the successor to the first-generation Apple Silicon chip that…

‘Courage and conviction’ of youth needed for successful crime fighting solutions — Global Issues

‘Courage and conviction’ of youth needed for successful crime fighting solutions — Global Issues

“Young people are also amongst the most vulnerable to victimization, particularly around gang-related crime, violent extremism, and sexual exploitation – all the while lacking sufficient coverage or protection,” said Abdulla Shahid, speaking at the first completely in-person debate of the General Assembly in New York, since the beginning of the…

macOS 13 Ventura Unveiled at Apple WWDC 2022: Release Date, Eligible Devices, More

macOS 13 Ventura Unveiled at Apple WWDC 2022: Release Date, Eligible Devices, More

Apple showcased macOS 13 Ventura at the WWDC 2022 keynote on Monday as its next iteration of software for Mac and MacBook machines. The new macOS release brings an updated multitasking experience through Stage Manager. The macOS 13 also brings redesign of preloaded apps including Mail, Notes, Reminders, and Messages. Additionally, Apple…

The Great Fish Robbery — Global Issues

The Great Fish Robbery — Global Issues

Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing takes advantage of corrupt administrations and exploits weak management regimes, in particular those of developing countries lacking the capacity and resources for effective monitoring, control, and surveillance. Credit: Desmond Brown/IPS by Baher Kamal (madrid) Monday, June 06, 2022 Inter Press Service MADRID, Jun 06 (IPS) –…