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US Veto of UN Ceasefire Resolution Deepens Israel-Gaza Conflict

Posted on 23 February 2024

The recent decision by the United States to veto a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza has elicited widespread criticism and deepened concerns over the ongoing conflict. The…
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Silenced Witness: A Sudanese Journalist's Tale of Reporting Under Conflict

Posted on 23 February 2024

As conflict ravages Sudan, one Sudanese journalist shares a harrowing personal account of the horrors unfolding in her homeland, revealing the anguish of being unable to report on the atrocities she witnesses…
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Turkish Airstrikes in Syria Cause Damage That Exceeds Humanitarian Aid Capacity

Posted on 23 February 2024

Months of Turkish airstrikes in northeast Syria have resulted in widespread power outages and fuel shortages, affecting millions of residents. The airstrikes targeted key infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities,…
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Pakistan's 2024 Election: Shehbaz Sharif Challenges Imran Khan's Reign

Posted on 23 February 2024

Two of Pakistan's major political parties, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN), have agreed to form a coalition government after the recent elections resulted in a hung…
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Latest Data Reveals 1.4 Billion Children Worldwide Lack Basic Social Protection

Posted on 23 February 2024

New data released by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Save the Children, and UNICEF reveals that globally, 1.4 billion children aged 0-15 lack any form of social protection, leaving them vulnerable…
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Top UN Official Martin Griffiths Says Gaza Is the Worst Humanitarian Crisis He Has Witnessed in His 50-Year Career

Posted on 23 February 2024

The UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs Martin Griffiths said deteriorating situation in Gaza is the worst humanitarian crisis he has ever seen in his 50-year career. He said it was worse than "awful…
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Ireland Commits €20M to UNRWA Amid Suspension of Aid by Major Donors

Posted on 23 February 2024

Ireland has pledged €20 million (NZ$35.27 million) in support of UNRWA and called on countries that have halted funding to resume and increase their support for the agency. Dublin directly contributed…
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The Weather Office in CNMI alerts potential fire due to gusty winds

Posted on 23 February 2024

The Marianas is facing potential fire as gusty winds sweep across the region. The Guam National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, anticipating wind disruptions across Micronesia in the…
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Remembering Efeso Collins

Posted on 22 February 2024

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Fa’anānā Efeso Collins, who tragically collapsed during the ChildFund Water Run charity event in Auckland. Our heartfelt condolences go out…
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Posted on 16 February 2024

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