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UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged restraint and dialogue after deadly protests in Madagascar left 22 dead, as youth-led demonstrations over power cuts spread nationwide.
Six years after the fire, Notre-Dame Cathedral’s spire will reopen on Sept. 20, allowing visitors to ascend 420 steps and view Paris from above.
German Chancellor Merz warns the EU may retaliate against U.S. tech firms if trade talks fail, signaling deepening tensions with Trump’s tariff threats.
Elon Musk launches the “American Party” to challenge Trump, but experts warn of six key obstacles to his third-party gamble in U.S. politics.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, hailed as a logistics visionary, passed away at 80. He transformed global delivery with his revolutionary hub-and-spoke model and enduring leadership.
In the shadows of the bustling streets of Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital city, lurks a grave threat that surpasses all others—the rampant drug abuse crisis plaguing the entire country.
Returning to Nigeria after a five-year absence due to the pandemic, Gates found the country, especially Lagos, to be a dynamic and vibrant place that had undergone remarkable transformations.
On June 9, 2023, the Cross-Strait WORLD MADAM Women’s Exchange Dinner, jointly organized by the World Madam Group and co-hosted by Qingdao World Madam Cultural Industry Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai branch, Beijing branch, Guangxi branch, Fujian branch, and jointly undertaken by Zhejiang Niniying Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., was grandly held at the Platinum Hanju Hotel.
On June 9, 2023, the WORLD MADAM 2023 ranking league, jointly organized by Qingdao World Madam Cultural Industry Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai branch, Beijing branch, Guangxi branch, Fujian branch, and co-hosted by Zhejiang Niniying Cultural Communication Co., Ltd., under the guidance of the World Madam Group, was grandly held at the Platinum Hanju Hotel in Shanghai.
World Refugee Day serves as a poignant reminder that addressing the challenges faced by refugees requires collective action, empathy, and a commitment to fostering inclusive societies. It is a call to mobilize resources, increase support, and prioritize the well-being and dignity of displaced individuals worldwide.
With forced displacement at a record high of 110 million people around the world, Mr. Guterres called for more solutions to resettle refugees and help them rebuild their lives. He also stressed the need for solidarity with host countries and communities.
There were 108.4 million forcibly displaced people worldwide by the end of 2022. This includes 62.5 million internally displaced people, 35.3 million refugees, 5.4 million asylum seekers and an additional 5.2 million in need of international protection, according to recent analysis by UNHCR.
Chief Foreign Correspondent for The Sunday Times and I Am Malala Co-Author will advocate for the right to education for crisis-affected children with the UN global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises.
This is the first large-scale music therapy charity performance in China, co-hosted by the Shanghai Medical Association, the Office of Shanghai Health Promotion Committee, and the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on June 14 that he was horrified at the news of dozens more deaths in the Mediterranean after an overloaded boat reportedly capsized and sank off the coast of Greece. Reports indicate that the bodies of at least 79 men, women, […]
During a recent visit to Chaffey College, Bill Gates witnessed firsthand how a community college is revolutionizing the journey from high school to higher education and ultimately to the workforce. The college’s innovative approach, known as “pathways,” is designed to provide seamless and structured transitions for students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds.
The question of which animal branched off first from our shared common ancestor has finally been answered, thanks to groundbreaking chromosomal analysis techniques. For years, the scientific community debated whether the sea sponge or the comb jelly was the earliest diverging creature. Recent advancements have provided clarity on this matter.
In his welcoming address, Ambassador Munir Akram, the Permanent Representative of the Pakistan Mission, expressed his utmost respect for all UN peacekeepers and personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the UN. He emphasized the significance of honoring their dedication and bravery.
The concert featured international musicians from the New York Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and Broadway vocalists, who jointly performed a captivating indoor music extravaganza, encompassing “Human Connections,” Disney film scores, and classical music.
Worldwide, 160 million children are engaged in child labour. Without access to safe, quality educational opportunities, their dreams of a better future have been cut short. As we commemorate the World Day Against Child Labour, we must continue to support their protection from child abuse and violations – and the right to 12 years of quality education – for every girl and boy on the planet.
