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Africa: Aid Workers Are Increasingly Seen As Fair Game in Violent Conflicts

[ISS] In Gaza and several African countries, protection failures see local aid workers bearing the brunt of this alarming trend.




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Film Commission delays in funds and rebate crippling local productions – MEIA

Maltese producers raise alarm over ripple effect of late payments in funding and services to creatives from Malta Film Commission




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Project Green gets PA approval to create new open space in Kirkop

Environment Minister Miriam Dalli says project is next step in government achieving its goal of having ‘an open space within a ten-minute walk from home’ at each community in Malta




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The International Criminal Court in Afghanistan

Transitional justice efforts have failed in Afghanistan. The ICC has become one of the few serious accountability options still available to this war-torn country.




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A new Secretary Sindh Board of Revenue takes charge today

Nazir SiyalKARACHI: Sindh Government have posted Mr. Mehboob Ali Siyal, as Secretary (Revenue), Board of Revenue Sindh, against an existing vacancy here yesterday. Mr. Mehboob Ali Siyal will take charge as Secretary Revenue on Wednesday. A vibrant Officer of Sindh … read more




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At COP16, Biodiversity Credits Raising Hopes and Protests

At the end of the first week at the 16th Conference of Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), finance emerges as the biggest issue but also shrouded in controversies. On Saturday, as the COP moved closer to its most crucial phase of negotiations, resource mobilization—listed under Target 19 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF)—took centerstage, with […]




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Over 150 NGOs Urge World Governments to Help End War Crimes in Gaza

As it continues to leave a mounting trail of death and destruction in Gaza, Israel has come under severe attack from the international community, including the United Nations and its humanitarian agencies, Western allies, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and scores of human rights experts. During a conference in Paris, focusing on the new crisis […]




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UN Remains Paralyzed as “Rogue Nations” Violate Charter & Escalate War Crimes

The United Nations continues to be virtually paralyzed – and remains politically impotent amidst two raging conflicts—as Russia and Israel keep defying the world body. The killings of civilians and the destruction of cities, particularly by Israel, are devastating and continue despite repeated warnings from the UN, its humanitarian agencies, the International Criminal Court (ICC), […]




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Democracy’s Dilemma: Can We Overcome Short-Termism to Build Lasting Peace?

While the expansion of democracy is a key condition for peace, the Achilles’ heel of democracies is that their leaders are constrained by electoral calendars, forcing them to push for peace or delay, whereas autocracies can afford to play the long game to achieve the favorable outcomes they desire. Take, for example, the current wars […]




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How a Democracy Can Implode

In 2014, voter turnout for mid-term elections plunged to the lowest rate in 72 years. The overall national turnout was a disgraceful 36.3 percent.  




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The Marijuana Industry's Dirty Little Secret

The runaway-growth in the cannabis industry, fueled by rolling de-regulation and a high demand forecast, is bringing with it a growing carbon footprint.




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Secretaries of State: A State-by-State Breakdown

A once under-the-radar government position, races for secretaries of state gained national attention in the 2022 elections. Who is in control of your state elections?




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Viewpoints: The Growing Water Crisis in America

Americans live under the assumption that water is cheap, pure, and plentiful. But how true is that?




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Asean outlier: PH credit growth improving

Credit growth trend in the Philippines has changed for the better, becoming the country with the most optimistic position among four of its peers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). For the next quarter or two, credit trend has been “improving” compared with the “declining” trend seen previously, according to the Bank of America November outlook released on Tuesday. The report took into consideration five credit growth indicators: system liquidity, business and retail expectations, rates and prices, as well as a range of external factors. READ: PH GDP growth slowed sharply to 5.2% in Q3 “The Philippines is […]...

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Police round up crypto-mining power thieves

Police and electricity authorities have raided buildings in Chachoengsao and Surat Thani provinces, arrested suspects and seized cryptocurrency mining machines that stole tens of millions of baht worth of electricity.




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Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities

The widespread use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses in Thailand is a growing concern among hoteliers, who fear that low prices and quality could destroy the tourism reputation of the country, according to the Thai Hotels Association's (THA) monthly sentiment index.




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Somalia Sends Four Planes of Humanitarian Aid to Baidoa Amid Looming Drought Crisis

[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- The Federal Government of Somalia has dispatched four planes of humanitarian aid to Baidoa, the capital of the Southwest State, in response to escalating concerns over a severe drought expected to hit the region.




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Turkish-Made Drone Crashes in Al-Shabaab-Controlled Farsooley, Somalia

[Radio Dalsan] A Turkish-made drone armed with missiles reportedly crashed on Tuesday in the Al-Shabaab-controlled village of Farsooley, located in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, local sources have confirmed.




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U.S. Military Reports Drone Crash in Somalia

[VOA] The U.S. military says it is investigating what caused an army drone to crash in southern Somalia this week.




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Somali Leader Lands in Riyadh for Crucial Arab-Islamic Summit

[Shabelle] Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has touched down in Riyadh on Sunday evening for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic States Summit.




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UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen

[UNHCR] UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review strategies for comprehensive solutions to the ongoing displacement crisis in Somalia. The meeting brought together representatives from Uganda, Yemen, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya, as well as the regional body, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and provided a platform for sharing insights and aligning efforts among




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Israel attacks Lebanon as sirens sound across Israel's North Saturday afternoon


As of 5:00 p.m., approximately 70 rockets were fired by Hezbollah to Israel.





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With over 4,500 cubic meters of concrete: IDF dismantles Hezbollah compound beneath cemetery


While operating in the area, soldiers from the Shaldag Unit identified several tunnel shafts leading to the compound, which led to the exposure of the full tunnel. 




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Saudi crown prince condemns Israel's attacks on Palestinians as 'genocide'


Saudi Arabia's crown prince condemned Israel's "genocide" in Gaza at a Riyadh summit, stressing support for Palestine and pausing US-led normalization talks after recent violent escalations.




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Macron and Starmer lay wreath at Paris' Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day

Macron and Starmer lay wreath at Paris' Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Armistice Day




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Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany

Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany




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With the upcoming Kovačević ruling, let justice be done for Bosnia’s democracy

With the upcoming Kovačević ruling, let justice be done for Bosnia’s democracy




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Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech

Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech




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The Shame of the Cross




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Honoring the Spirit by Honoring the Scriptures

From the very beginning, the battle between good and evil has been a battle for the truth. The serpent, in the Garden of Eden, began his temptation by questioning the truthfulness of God’s previous instruction.

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The Crucial Connection Between Climate Change and Mental Health

Climate change is driving a mental health crisis and accelerating eco-anxiety. Dr. Emma Lawrance is leading Climate Cares, Imperial College London, a centre dedicated to research on climate change in mental health. The researcher spoke to IPS about the need to address this growing concern.




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Overlapping Crises Hinder Global Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Social development in a global context shows the risk of trending downwards and not recovering if countries do not minimize the long-term impacts of multiple crises and work towards building up their resilience. As much as this will require national political will, it will also need global cooperation for it to be possible. The United […]




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Britney Spears fires back at Kevin Federline with 'cryptic' move

Britney Spears responds to ex husband Kevin Federline's claims with subtle moveBritney Spears has responded to claims made by her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, regarding her recent reunion with their son, Jayden.The Toxic hitmaker took to her Instagram to share another cryptic post with her...




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Do you know Princess Kate's health secret?

Kate’s morning drink combines seven powerhouse ingredientsKate Middleton is admired not only for her elegance but also for her dedication to health and wellness. The Princess of Wales, is known for her active lifestyle, and reportedly begins each day with an energising green juice...




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Kirsten Dunst co-star Tom Cruise 'rooting' for her in her 1994 breakout role

Kirsten Dunst’s breakout role in Interview with the Vampire when she was just 11 years old came with an unexpected supporter: Tom Cruise. In a 2021 interview with Netflix, the Oscar-nominated actress, 42, opened up about how the Hollywood superstar seemed to be rooting for her from the...




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How Margot Robbie used 'Titanic' to cry on 'Wolf of Wall Street'

Margot Robbie uses the ultimate emotionally packed movie to cry in movies, and that’s what she did in the Wolf of Wall Street.In a yet-to-be-released episode of the Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast, which premiers on Nov. 26, the actress was recently questioned how she...




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Tom Brady admits “screwing up” as a father, “a lot”

Tom Brady on fatherhoood Tom Brady finds being a father the “hardest job,” one he admits he is not good at.The former NFL star accepted the fact that he didn't always give his best being a father to son Jack, 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan, as well as son Benjamin,...




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A Triple Planetary Crisis Scarring Africa’s Landscapes

Some of the creeping impacts of this triple crisis are possibly the most debilitating: Africa is the most severely impacted region by desertification and land degradation, with approximately 45% of its land area affected. In the Horn of Africa and the Sahel alone, it imposes food shortages on more than 23 million people. Just last […]




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Hurricane Oscar Threatens Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba

Although classified as a compact tropical cyclone and considered one of the smallest in the North Atlantic, Hurricane Oscar has caused considerable damage in eastern Cuba since it made landfall on October 20, 2024. Cuban authorities have confirmed that the death toll has risen to seven, in additional to the damage in infrastructure. Communications and […]




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Armed Violence and Floods Aggravate Humanitarian Crisis in Chad

Chad is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis due to persisting armed conflict, mass displacement, widespread hunger, natural disasters, and an overall lack of essential services. Due to security challenges from the Boko Haram militant group, millions of Chadians have faced decreased mobility as well as human rights violations including imprisonment, beatings, […]




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Farming in Crisis: Suicides and Climate Change Threaten India’s Agrarian Future

“Farming is in my blood, and I can’t imagine doing anything else,” said Mahim Mazumder, a farmer from Assam. “Even though the past three to five years have seen drastic changes—with temperatures rising so much that even sitting under a tree no longer offers relief—I will keep farming, even if it only yields a small […]




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Cryosphere Crisis: Scientists Warn of Devastating Global Impacts Without Urgent Climate Action

Scientists warn of vastly higher impacts on billions of people’s livelihood and cost to the global economy by the accelerating losses in the world’s snow and ice regions, aka the cryosphere. Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists released an annual report on the status of the world’s ice stores on Tuesday (November 12) at the UN […]




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Cagayan de Oro scholars decry delay of allowances

A male fourth-year business administration student of PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College stressed that the delay [of allowances] could affect students’ academic performance, especially those who do not have parents to rely on like him.




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Construction company seeks €35m over scrapped Paphos-Polis road contract

Construction company Aktor (formerly Intrakat) is now seeking over €35 million in damages through the courts after the public works department terminated the contract with regarding the Paphos-Polis road project, according to its CEO Alexandros Exarchou, who spoke at an online press conference. “We are compelled to pursue our legal rights in Cyprus and, if […]




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Wall Street bonuses set to increase for first time since 2021

Wall Street firms are expected to pay heftier bonuses for this year, the first increase since a bumper year in 2021, according to a report by compensation consultancy Johnson Associates. Payouts will probably rise after financiers benefited from several factors in recent months: a recovery in dealmaking, the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and equity […]




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Senior Secretariat Assistant

ADB has a vacancy for the position of Senior Secretariat Assistant in the Office of the Secretary. The deadline for submitting applications is on 18-NOV-2024.




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Asian Development Blog: Key Strategies to Improve Mental Health Support Across Asia and the Pacific

World Mental Health Day is a timely reminder that integrating mental health care into schools, workplaces, and communities is critical for improving health outcomes and reducing costs. Expanding digital interventions and peer-support systems are also crucial, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.




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Asian Development Blog: Five Sustainable Solutions to Drive Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace Initiative

Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace initiative offers a vision of peace and stability through improved infrastructure and trade. It is also a great opportunity to build sustainable infrastructure, improve customs clearance, and promote green trade. Key reforms in road safety and foreign direct investment are essential for long-term success, positioning Armenia as a strategic hub for regional trade.