WUF12 addresses SDG localisation, development finance
At the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), held in Cairo, two pivotal discussions underscored the critical importance of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) localisation and financing for development. These discussions revealed a collective commitment to addressing the global challenges of urbanization
BRICS Summit in Kazan shows bloc’s growing influence, says Lavrov
Following the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia is reflecting on the results of its 2024 chairmanship of the bloc. “The summit demonstrated the rapidly growing authority of BRICS and the desire of more countries to join its work,” said
EU envoy praises human rights reforms in Egypt
EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights, Olof Skoog, visited Egypt from 4 to 5 November, in a follow-up mission to EUSR Eamon Gilmore’s trip in April 2022. Ongoing human rights reforms were discussed based on Egypt’s commitments, including national
EU approves €20m assistance for Egyptian Armed Forces
The European Council on Wednesday approved €20m in assistance for the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The funds will be used to bolster the EAF’s capabilities to enhance national security and stability in Egypt, as
Israeli occupation starves Gaza civilians: Palestinian officials
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 17 deaths and 86 injuries in the past 24 hours. The ministry said that several victims
U.S. Capitol Police arrests man carrying torch, flare gun on Election Day
Election Day: U.S. Capitol Police said on Tuesday that officers have arrested a man who attempted to enter the Capitol building smelling like fuel and armed with potentially dangerous devices. “Our officers just arrested a man who was stopped during
Israeli occupation continues to target civilians in Gaza, Lebanon
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza said on Monday that the Israeli occupation committed three massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip, resulting in 33 dead and 156 injured during the past 24 hours, noting that several victims remained
Who formally declares the winner of the US presidential election?
Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime minister is chosen by direct popular vote, in the United States a candidate may win the popular vote and still not be elected to the nation’s highest office. The U.S. also
Who formally declares the winner of the US presidential election?
Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime minister is chosen by direct popular vote, in the United States a candidate may win the popular vote and still not be elected to the nation’s highest office. The U.S. also
Monkeys know who will win the election – primal instincts humans share with them shape voters’ choices
As Election Day looms with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a dead heat, pollsters and pundits are scrambling for clues to predict the outcome. But what if the answer lies not in political data or campaign strategies, but