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04 February 2025, 08:15

The worsening security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has forced many mpox patients to flee treatment centres, increasing the risk of transmission, the UN health agency (WHO) warned on Monday.

Read the full story, “Eastern DR Congo crisis increasing risk of mpox transmission, WHO chief warns”, on globalissues.org

04 February 2025, 08:15

The top UN aid official arrived in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory on Monday for a week-long visit, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, has reported.

Read the full story, “Relief chief in Israel and Palestine: ‘We must be practical, innovative and persistent’”, on globalissues.org

04 February 2025, 08:15

The UN Special Envoy for Syria said on Monday that Syrians across the political spectrum share a deep conviction that the country’s political transition must succeed.

Read the full story, “Syria: Special Envoy applauds ‘shared conviction’ among Syrians on political transition”, on globalissues.org

04 February 2025, 08:15

The UN Secretary-General expressed deep alarm on Monday over reports of summary executions of civilians in the Sudanese city of Khartoum North, allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with the forces of the military Government.

Read the full story, “Sudan: UN chief condemns reported executions as starvation risks rise”, on globalissues.org

04 February 2025, 08:15

Two people who have fought on opposing sides of the decades-old conflict between Palestinians and Israel have come to together through “grieving and crying” to discuss how Israeli Jews and Palestinians can live side by side in peace.

Read the full story, “‘Grieving and crying’ as people on either side of Gaza conflict come together”, on globalissues.org

04 February 2025, 08:15
The M23 armed group said it will pause its advance across DR Congo for humanitarian reasons.
04 February 2025, 08:15
AAP and challenger BJP 'outdo' each other in attacking mainly Muslim refugees to consolidate votes in February 5 polls.
04 February 2025, 08:15
China will impose tariffs of 15 percent on imports of coal and LNG from the US in retaliation for 10 percent levy.
04 February 2025, 08:15
Partnership will allow South Korean tech firm to use ChatGPT for its artificial intelligence services.