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ICJ Orders Israel to Let Far More Aid In as Gaza Famine Spreads

The International Court of Justice followed up on its January ruling by issuing another order fascist Israel will ignore.

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Renewable Energy Experiences Record Growth, But Progress Needs To Be Equitable

Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024 recently released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that 2023 set a new record in renewables deployment in the power sector by reaching a total capacity of 3 870 Gigawatts (GW) globally.

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ADB Partners with Indonesia Introduce Biodiversity Master Plan For Nusantara

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Indonesia introduced the Biodiversity Master Plan for the new capital city, Nusantara. The master plan guides the Nusantara Capital Authority (NCA) in setting out the policy direction, programs, and targets for protecting biodiversity over the next 5 years.

Francis Scott Key Bridge, Port of Baltimore, Maryland.
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse to Trigger Supply Chain Disruptions for Months

The cargo ship which crashed into the Key Bridge and killed at least six also caused the indefinite shut down of the U.S.'s 9th busiest shipping port.

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U.S., Philippines Announce PHP1.15-Billion Partnership To Fight Tuberculosis

The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH), announced Php1.15 billion ($21 million) in additional funding to combat the persistent threat of tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines.  With more than 737,000 estimated new TB cases in 2022, the Philippines has one of the highest burdens of TB in the world, according to the World Health Organization.

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China Files WTO Grievance Over Alleged Unlawful U.S. EV Subsidies

China just escalated its plan to penetrate U.S. electric vehicle and battery markets via a World Trade Organization complaint filing.

Rafah under Israeli bombing seige, ealry morning hours of March 26 2024.
UN Security Council Passes First Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Resolution Since October 7

For the first time since the current war in Gaza began, the UNSC passed a formal demand for an immediate ceasefire by all parties.

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China Continues to Boost Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In an orgy of totalitarian insanity, China is prioritizing continued expansion of fossil fuel burning in 2024 and beyond.

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First US Sponsored Israel-Gaza UN Resolution Vetoed by China and Russia

The United States’ attempt to push through a spineless resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza but without halting Israel’s genocide was shut down.

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WFP, Government Of Nepal And The EU Mark The Start Of Construction Of A New Humanitarian Staging Area

The Government of Nepal, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) attended a ceremony to mark the start of the construction of a new Humanitarian Staging Area in the Gandaki Province.

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IFAD And WFP Work Together To Combat Hunger In Fragile Contexts

The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have recently launched an action plan to work together in fragile contexts — countries simultaneously affected by economic shocks, and extreme weather, in combination with little or no institutional and government capacity to help people cope.

Groundbreaking Iraqi National Strategy Set to Reduce Workplace Inequalities

Iraq’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have unveiled a new landmark national strategy that lays the groundwork for building a more prosperous and equitable future for all in Iraq through inclusivity, equal opportunity, and social protection.

White House Targets Huawei with More Sanctions, This Time via Chip Tech Partners

After Chinese electronics giant Huawei surprised the world with advanced 7nm chips last summer, the U.S. began planning countermoves.

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JBIC Signs MOU With San Miguel Corporation Of Philippines

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with San Miguel Corporation (San Miguel), a Philippine conglomerate that operates various businesses, such as electricity, infrastructure, and food and beverage businesses, to strengthen the partnership between the two organizations.

Palestinian Children Waiting for Food with Empty Pots
Acute Malnutrition Has Doubled In One Month In The North Of Gaza Strip: UNICEF

31 per cent - or 1 in 3 children under 2 years of age – in the Northern Gaza Strip suffer from acute malnutrition, a staggering escalation from 15.6 per cent in January.

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Mexico Imposes New Import Duties on Chinese Goods, Likely With Pressure from the U.S.

On March 15, Mexico announced it was imposing provisional duties on cheap Chinese nails, after already adding tariffs on imported steel grinding balls. It’s just the beginning.

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Japan, UNDP to Collaborate To Advance Climate Smart Agriculture And Build Resilient Communities In Jajarkot

Two types of polyhouses – a naturally ventilated and a nursery polyhouse with misting – were inaugurated by the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme, in Ward 7 of Nalgad Municipality, Karnali Province. This area was among those affected by the earthquake in November 2023.

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Vladimir Putin Wins Another 6-Year Term by a Landslide

The current President of the Russian Federation will stay in charge until at least 2030.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the world from his War Cabinet on March 17 2024.
Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire - The Genocide Continues

Hamas agreed this weekend to drop key parts of its short-term ceasefire requirements, but Netanyahu not budging on his demands makes a pause in fighting seem impossible for now.

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The Government Of Lao PDR And UNICEF Partner on Child Development and Health

Ministry of Planning and Investment on behalf of The Government of Lao PDR and UNICEF convened in Vientiane this week to assess progress and align future strategies to address emerging challenges for children in Lao PDR. This critical gathering marked the beginning of the Mid-Term Review of the UNICEF Lao PDR Country Program, set against the backdrop of various global challenges and upcoming opportunities for children.

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