Biden Bars Federal Agencies from Using Phrase ‘Illegal Alien’
President Joe Biden’s administration has ordered U.S. immigration agencies to stop using the controversial and dehumanising phrase “illegal alien” in reference to migrants.
UN Chief congratulates Kenya on peaceful elections
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated the people of Kenya for the peaceful voting during the general elections on August 9.
UN inaugurates alliance to end AIDS in children by 2030
UN agencies and others on Monday formed a global alliance to prevent new HIV infections and ensure that by 2030 all HIV positive children can get access to lifesaving treatment.
Taliban Bars Government Employees without Beards from Work
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban has instructed all government employees to wear a beard and adhere to a dress code or risk being fired, three sources told Reuters.
Vessel to collect first humanitarian wheat shipment under Ukraine grain deal- UN
The UN-chartered vessel Brave Commander is expected to berth shortly at Ukraine’s Yuzhny (Pivdennyi) port to collect Ukrainian wheat purchased by the World Food Programme (WFP).
China Reports 96 New Coronavirus Cases Nationwide
Chinese health authorities reported 96 coronavirus cases nationwide on Sunday as the country continues efforts to rein in a new outbreak.
73,000 evacuated from conflict-hit areas in Ukraine in past month
73,000 evacuated from conflict-hit areas in Ukraine in past month
More Trucks With Fuel, Aid Head to Gaza Under Israel-Hamas Deal
More trucks carrying humanitarian supplies moved through Egypt’s Rafah border crossing to the Gaza Strip on Saturday, the second day of a temporary truce agreed to by Israel and the Islamist Hamas movement.
U.S. Envoy Hails Quality of African Entrepreneurs
Mr Will Stevens, U.S. Consul General in Lagos, says the quality of African entrepreneurs is impressive and investors are confident in their ability to build successful businesses and solve global problems.
EIB President Hoyer Backs Africa’s Climate Adaptation Projects
EIB President Hoyer Backs Africa’s Climate Adaptation Projects
