Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a phone call, discussing the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement from Erdogan’s office. During the phone conversation on Thursday, Erdogan highlighted Turkey’s commitment to stability in Syria, reiterating that Ankara’s primary objective is to prevent further instability and civilian casualties … Read more
Nablusi, a traditional Palestinian soap, was inscribed into UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the UN agency announced on Tuesday. The hand-crafted soap is made of three ingredients: olive oil, water, and lye, and practitioners make the soap shortly after the olive harvest. Families add their unique stamp before packaging … Read more
In a year set to be declared the hottest on record, natural disasters caused $310 billion in economic losses globally in 2024, as climate change increasingly takes its toll, Swiss Re said Thursday. The estimated economic losses from natural disasters were six-percent higher than in 2023, which currently stands as the hottest year ever, the … Read more
Sake is perhaps more Japanese than sushi. It is crafted in centuries-old breweries, savoured in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts. Now the rice wine has been inscribed by United Nations cultural organisation Unesco on its list of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity”. At a meeting … Read more
Global warming, drought and plant disease pose a growing threat to agriculture in Italy’s arid south, but a start-up founded by a former telecoms manager believes it has found a solution: Opuntia ficus, better known as the prickly pear. Andrea Ortenzi saw the plant’s potential 20 years ago when working for Telecom Italia in Brazil, … Read more
Several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have expressed their disapproval of the outcomes from the recently concluded 29th Edition of the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP29). Their criticism centers on the contentious decision regarding climate finance made by the participating parties as the proceedings came to a close in Baku, the capital of … Read more
Sanitary pad manufacturers in China are facing severe backlash after investigations and viral videos revealed that many popular brands are selling products shorter than their advertised lengths. The revelations have sparked outrage on social media, raising concerns about deceptive marketing practices and the quality of feminine hygiene products. Revelations Spark Widespread Criticism In early November, … Read more
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday voiced her concerns over prevailing situation Bangladesh and urged the Centre to seek United Nations intervention in the neighbouring country.She proposed the deployment of an internationl peacekeeping mission to restore normalcy and called on PM Modi to … Read more
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi said that Tehran is seeking to establish a lasting peace with Saudi Arabia, according to Iran state media IRNA. The comments are important, because Iran is seeking to revolutionize its diplomatic ties across the region. Toward that end, Iran’s foreign minister has made key … Read more
Four Italian peacekeepers were injured after two rockets struck the West Sector Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, according to a statement by UNIFIL. The four peacekeepers are currently receiving treatment at the base hospital, and none of the injuries are life-threatening, said the statement on Friday. “The … Read more
