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AI literacy is ‘crucial’ for individuals and more regulation is needed
28 December 2024
Companies and governments need to take more responsibility for keeping individuals safe from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools, according to AI expert Ivana Bartoletti.
Ms. Bartoletti is the Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer of multinational IT company…
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Gaza: ‘Hunger is everywhere’, babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned
27 December 2024
Newborns and infants in Gaza have reportedly died of hypothermia, deaths described by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as preventable. The news comes amid continued Israeli bombardments and an expected further drop in temperatures.
In Gaza, where hundreds of…
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Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions
27 December 2024
Health challenges in northwest Syria have escalated due to harsh winter conditions, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)-led Health Cluster reported on Friday.
It also cited rising cases of respiratory illnesses, compounded by inadequate heating,…
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Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief
27 December 2024
In a message commemorating Friday’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all.
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Haiti’s destiny ‘bright’ despite terrifying escalation of violence
27 December 2024
Offering Haiti’s young people alternatives to gang life and strengthening local institutions are key for the Caribbean nation to “reclaim its position as a symbol of hope,” according to a senior UN official in the country.
Haiti is faced with a multifaceted crisis including rising gang…
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2024 ‘one of the worst years in history for children in conflict’
27 December 2024
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to an assessment by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The study, released on Friday, finds that the rights of a record number of children are being violated, including by…
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‘I saw the blood on the tarmac’: top UN official in Yemen recounts aftermath of Israel airstrike on civilian airport
27 December 2024
Fresh details of the Israeli airstrike on Sana’a airport, which occurred as Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) was preparing to fly out of the country, have been provided by Julien Harneis, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen…
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Indian Ocean tsunami anniversary: A call to safeguard future generations
26 December 2024
On the sombre twentieth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a disaster that claimed over 230,000 lives across 14 nations, UN officials on Thursday called for a renewed global commitment to safeguard future generations from similar catastrophes.
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UN chief condemns escalation in Yemen as airstrikes hit Sana’a Airport, key infrastructure
26 December 2024
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday condemned the deadly escalation between Yemen and Israel, following Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed at least three people, injured dozens, and struck critical civilian infrastructure, including Sana’a International Airport…
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Gaza: Ongoing civilian casualties amid aid challenges
26 December 2024
Civilian casualties and injuries continue to be reported across Gaza due to the ongoing hostilities, with most families unable to afford basic food as the humanitarian situation deteriorates, a UN spokesperson reported on Thursday. In Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission in the south of the country urged both Israel and Lebanon to prevent any actions that could threaten the fragile ceasefire…
