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The global population has reached approximately 8.156 billion in 2024, reflecting an increase of about 82 million people compared to last year’s total of 8.083 billion, according to data released by the German Foundation for World Population. The milestone underscores

The Japanese government has announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal year 2035, using 2013 as the baseline. The decision, approved on Tuesday, was finalized during a joint meeting involving the Environment Ministry and the

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new international convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, marking the conclusion of a five-year negotiation process. The UN Convention against Cybercrime aims to strengthen global cooperation, enhance evidence-sharing mechanisms, and provide technical assistance

MENA Newswire News Desk: Russia exercised its veto power on Monday to block a United Nations Security Council draft resolution that urged Sudan’s warring factions to cease hostilities and facilitate humanitarian aid delivery. The proposal, drafted by Britain and Sierra

MENA Newswire News Desk: Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs at the United Nations, expressed her appreciation for the Republic of Korea’s support for UN peace initiatives during a recent visit to Seoul. DiCarlo met with high-ranking Korean

MENA Newswire News Desk: Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a stern call for restraint from all nations in response to growing tensions in the Middle East. Türk emphasized the need for immediate action to

MENA Newswire News Desk: The United Nations in collaboration with its humanitarian partners and the Lebanese government, has launched a $426 million flash appeal to address the urgent needs of civilians impacted by the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. The appeal

In light of the recent violent clashes in Sidon, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia has urgently called upon its citizens to depart from Lebanese territories promptly. The warning, issued late on Friday via the Saudi embassy in Lebanon, was posted on X

In July, the World Rice Price Index soared to a near 12-year high, according to the United Nations food agency. The index climbed 2.8% from June to its highest level since September 2011. The increase in prices within key exporting

United Nations (UN) officials voiced urgent concern on Friday about a prospective humanitarian disaster in cyclone-ravaged regions of Myanmar. Insufficient aid deliveries and a potential food crisis are top concerns following last month’s destructive Cyclone Mocha. Farmers unable to plant