FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition GENEVA / USA – More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths, according to a new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released […]
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DAMASCUS, Syria – The UN Special Envoy for Syria briefed the Security Council on Thursday, saying that amid a strained ceasefire and military skirmishes in Syria, the political transition “remains on a knife’s edge”. Geir Pedersen told ambassadors that in Sweida governate, where sectarian violence in July also spurred conflict in the capital Damascus, the 19 July ceasefire has […]
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By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Philip J. Pierre has ended the August salary drought for Saint Lucia’s temporary teachers, as stated in the policy proposal of the 2025 budget – “ Temporary teachers will now receive full salaries for the month of August;” meantime, Saint Lucia […]
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By Anna Tabitha Bonfert, Abhilasha Sahay and Haddijatou Ceesay Do you know about a proven cost-effective policy solution that can improve women and girls’ health, school attendance, self-esteem, work productivity, and opportunity? Investing in menstrual health and hygiene is one such solution. Five-hundred million people globally still lack access to safe, affordable and culturally appropriate menstrual products and […]
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By Sheena Forde-Craigg BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Minister of home affairs and information, Wilfred Abrahams, believes that the state has a role to play in the orange economy, and the goal is to leverage media to bring about economic growth and cultural resilience. Minister Abrahams was part of a panel discussing the topic “Media and The […]
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By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – The United States announced today that it is stemming the flow of revenue the Iranian regime uses to fund its destabilising activities, including its support for terrorism abroad and the oppression of its own people. “The Department of State is imposing sanctions on two China-based crude oil and […]
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“No empire will come to touch the sacred soil of Venezuela,” said President Maduro as Washington deployed military assets to the Caribbean. By Andreína Chávez Alava CARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the deployment of more than four million members of the National Bolivarian Militia to defend Venezuela’s “territory, sovereignty, and peace.” […]
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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – In July 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) published a new report highlighting the evolving terrorist financing (“TF”) risks. The report outlines various factors that influence TF risks, the methods used to finance terrorism, and anticipated trends. Highlights TF operations are increasingly decentralised relying more on regional hubs, self-financed cells […]
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GENEVA, Switzerland – UN Trade and Development convenes world leaders, ministers and experts to tackle today’s pressing issues, strengthen cooperation and build a brighter future. From 20 to 23 October 2025, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will welcome to Geneva, Switzerland, leaders from governments, business, academia and civil society for its 16th ministerial session – UNCTAD16. […]
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LONDON, England – The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Israeli ambassador today following the Israeli Higher Planning Commission’s decision to approve the E1 settlement plan An FCDO spokesperson said: “Today, the ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. “Her Excellency Tzipi Hotovely was […]
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