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OHCHR says Gaza ceasefire ‘urgent than ever’ as conflict turns 100-day
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 13th Jan. UN human rights office on Friday called for an immediate ceasefire is “more urgent than ever” said as the Gaza conflict approaches the 100-day mark.
OHCHR Spokesperson Liz Throssell…
WMO reports 2023 warmest year on record
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 13th Jan. World Metrological agency on Friday confirmed that with the annual average global temperature fast approaching the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, last year…
Israel tells ICJ ‘War against Hamas in Gaza an act of self-defence
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 13th Jan. Israel on Friday strongly rejected accusations by South Africa of genocidal intent against Palestinians on Friday at the ICJ International Criminal Court insisted that it was engaged…
UNSC meets on escalating conflict in Red Sea with Houthis militia
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 13th Jan. UN Security Council on Friday called for 2 meetings in New York on the worsening situation across the Middle East, threats of forced displacement from Gaza and then the escalating…
Guterres calls Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea, parties to de-escalate airstrikes in Yemen
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 13th Jan. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday noted in a statement issued by UN spokesman’s office in New York that airstrikes were launched on Thursday across multiple parts of Yemen…
UN mission calls for greater peace efforts in Colombia
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 12th Jan. UN Special Representative to Colombia Carlos Ruiz Massieu on Thursday briefed the Security Council on the recent developments in the country and highlighted the need to move forward in…
OCHA says Russian airstrikes wreak havoc across Ukraine
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
UNITED NATIONS, 12th Jan. UN aid coordination office in New York said on Thursday that Russian airstrikes have continued to “wreak havoc” on Ukrainian cities, caused death and destruction and left millions of…
Zika virus potential to treat childhood cancer tells study
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 12th Jan. According to a recent study published on Thursday it has been discovered that Zika virus, which is carried by mosquitoes, can potentially be used to kill cancer cells.
A team of US…
Study shows RSV can infect nerve cells, cause inflammation, damage
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 12th Jan. RSV respiratory syncytial virus was first discovered in 1956, can cause mild symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and fever or lead to more severe conditions such as pneumonia or…
US SEC approves ETFs to track Bitcoin
Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
NEW YORK, 12th Jan. US securities regulator SEC on Thursday approved the first US-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track bitcoin in a significant development in a watershed for the world’s largest…