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UN chief welcomes aid commitments by new Syrian authorities
United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher met with the commander of Syrias new administration, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and newly appointed Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir on Monday to discuss scaling up humanitarian assistance in the country. Following Fletchers meeting, UN Secretary-General Antonio...
Ancient human DNA bares lost branch of family tree
Scientists say they have recovered the oldest known Homo sapiens DNA from human remains found in Europe, and the information is helping to reveal our species shared history with Neanderthals. The ancient genomes sequenced from 13 bone fragments unearthed in a cave beneath a medieval castle in...
Serbia used Israeli tech for spy campaign, Amnesty reports
Amnesty International has accused Serbian authorities of conducting a surveillance campaign targeting journalists and activists using a combination of homegrown spyware and technology supplied by Israeli surveillance firm Cellebrite DI Ltd. In a report released on Monday, Amnesty detailed how...
US, Kuwait discuss solutions for Middle East humanitarian crisis
The United States and Kuwait held critical discussions this week to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. During the sixth U.S.-Kuwait Strategic Dialogue, conducted virtually from December 9-11, both nations emphasized the urgent need for ceasefires, increased humanitarian...
US, Iraq address path to stability in Syria
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani in Baghdad on Friday, with a significant focus on tackling the ongoing crisis in Syria. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed U.S. support for a Syrian-led political process aimed at establishing an inclusive...
Sudan biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded: IRC report
Sudan has become the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded after 20 months of devastating war between rival generals, the International Rescue Committee said in a report released Wednesday. The country accounts for 10 percent of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to less...
ITJP submits over 60 sanction requests against Sri Lankan officials
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has submitted more than 60 sanction and visa ban requests till Wednesday targeting Sri Lankan officials over human rights abuses and economic crimes. These submissions have been sent to governments in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, the EU, and the...
Severe food shortages, price spikes in Syria: UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said there are food shortages for staples like bread, oil, and sugar in big cities, including Damascus, Deir Az Zor, and Hama. The price of bread in Idlib and Aleppo cities has increased by 900 percent between November...
US, Turkey discuss refugee return amid Syria’s stability concerns
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a call today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the ongoing developments in Syria. Blinken emphasized the importance of a peaceful transition of power in Syria through an inclusive, Syrian-led process, in line with UN Security Council...
UN calls human rights pillar for positive change
Today, 10 December, marks World Human Rights Day, with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) emphasizing the critical role of human rights in shaping a better future. In a message to observe the day, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk highlighted the enduring...
US secretary of state sees hope for Syrian transition after 14 years of war
In a significant statement on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken expressed optimism about the future of Syria, saying that after 14 years of conflict, the Syrian people finally have reason for hope. Blinken criticized the Assad regime for its prolonged refusal to engage in a credible...
Israeli foreign minister Sa’ar meets Blinken to discuss Gaza, Lebanon issues
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met on Thursday (Washington time) with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Malta, on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial. The two leaders discussed several pressing regional issues, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza and the ongoing...
US condemns attacks on Zamzam IDP camp in Sudan, calls for immediate stop
The United States has strongly condemned recent attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Darfur, Sudan, which resulted in at least eight deaths and several injuries. The shelling has also disrupted critical humanitarian efforts in the camp,...
Poultry farmers stage protest in Thakurgaon
Farmers from the Bangladesh Poultry Associations Thakurgaon district branch held a protest, formed a human chain, and submitted a memorandum in Thakurgaon to voice their six-point demands. The demonstration took place on Tuesday afternoon, with farmers gathering at the Thakurgaon Press Club...
OpenAI invests in research on ‘AI Morality’
OpenAI is funding academic research focused on developing algorithms capable of predicting human moral judgments. In a recent filing with the IRS, OpenAI Inc., the for-profit arm of OpenAI, revealed that it had granted funding to researchers at Duke University for a project titled Research AI...
Former police chief among those set to appear in tribunal on Wednesday
Eight officials, including the former police chief and the former director general of NTMC, are set to appear before the International Criminal Tribunal on Wednesday, facing charges of genocide and crimes against humanity related to events in July and August. The individuals scheduled for court...
G20 summit calls for Gaza aid and resolution to Ukraine conflict
Leaders of the worlds 20 largest economies have called for a global agreement to combat hunger, increased humanitarian aid for Gaza, and an end to hostilities in both the Middle East and Ukraine. The leaders issued a joint declaration on Monday that emphasized these priorities but offered few...
U.S. states Israel has not violated law on blocking aid to Gaza
The U.S. has stated that Israel has not violated American laws regarding the blocking of aid supplies to Gaza, following the expiration of a 30-day deadline issued by the U.S. for Israel to improve humanitarian access. The deadline was set with the threat of cutting some military assistance if...
Research shows animals become less social with age, like humans
While Victor Meldrew is a fictional character known for being grumpy, its true that humans often become less social as they get older. Researchers have found that many animals do the same, and this behavior isnt always a bad thing. Experts studying various animals, such as deer, insects,...
6,000 years old human settlement site discovered in China
A Neolithic human settlement site dating back approximately 6,000 years was found in north Chinas Hebei Province, reports Xinhua. This will offer some fresh evidence for archaeologists to have a deeper understanding of the cultural development and changes in the early Neolithic Age of China....