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Black Sea Initiative exports top 30 million tonnes from Ukraine, as talks continue over renewal

Village Reporter
That was the message conveyed by the UN Humanitarian Affairs chief, Martin Griffiths, to a meeting held on Thursday in Istanbul, to discuss the future of the Initiative, with senior official from the signatories to the deal, Russia, and Ukraine, together with the UN and Türkiye, which also mediated the agreement. Vital for global food security In a note issued… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Rights experts alarmed over Taliban use of ‘brutal’ punishments

Village Reporter
The urgent call from the ten Special Rapporteurs and members of the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls, came in response to an announcement by the Taliban-appointed Supreme Court in favour of punishments including stoning, flogging and burying people under a wall. Women most vulnerable The de facto deputy chief of the court, announced on 4 May that… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya: Mysterious disease kills 9 and hospitalises 80 others

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At least nine people have died from an outbreak of a mysterious condition in Kenya. 80 others have been hospitalised from the mysterious disease in northern Kenya’s Marsabit county. Reports say out of the nine people who have died, six were adults and three were children between one and three years. The local media reported that most of the affected… Read More
Africa World 

Education in America’s Schools – Information and Advantages

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Private schools in America are renowned for providing an excellent education, attracting ambitious and talented students who thrive in an environment that nurtures their full potential. These schools offer well-rounded programs that emphasize both academic and personal development. Students benefit from exceptional facilities and receive a high-quality education, ensuring promising prospects for their future. As a result, American schools are… Read More
Europe 

1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

Village Reporter
The WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, was launched by the spouses of 16 European leaders and Heads of State, in the Croatian capital. Childhood obesity data for WHO’s European Region, paints an alarming picture. Challenging environment “Our children are increasingly growing up in environments that make it very difficult for them to eat well and be active. This is a root cause of the obesity epidemic,” said… Read More
Europe 

Russia must provide ‘urgent and comprehensive’ care to opposition leader Navalny: Rights experts

Village Reporter
Alice Edwards, who is officially known as the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, said she was “distressed by the deteriorating state of Mr. Navalny’s health and the apparent lack of satisfactory diagnosis and medical treatment”. ‘A form of torture’ In a statement also backed by six of her fellow Human Rights Council-appointed experts, she… Read More
Pacific 

Locust outbreak in Afghanistan threatens wheat harvest

Village Reporter
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) sounded the alarm on Wednesday after locusts were spotted in the country’s north and northeast. FAO said that a “full outbreak” this year could destroy up to 1.2 million metric tonnes of wheat, or a quarter of the total annual harvest. FAO Representative in Afghanistan Richard Trenchard said that together with partners, the… Read More
Pacific 

Pakistan: Guterres calls for end to violence following arrest of Imran Khan

Village Reporter
Mr. Khan pleaded not guilty to corruption charges on Wednesday, appearing before a judge at a police guest house, which also served as a court room, according to news reports. Multiple charges His appearance there, reportedly coincided with an indictment by the High Court in Islamabad, in a separate corruption case brought by the Election Commission, involving allegations that he… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Malawi schools to admit students with dreadlocks after court order

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A court in Malawi has ordered education authorities to admit learners with dreadlocks in the country’s public schools. The high court, sitting in the eastern city of Zomba, was ruling on a petition brought by two Rastafarian students. They were refused admission to public schools in 2016 and 2010. The two learners have, however, been attending school after they obtained… Read More
Pacific 

Iran: Over 200 executed since January; Türk calls for end to death penalty

Village Reporter
More than 10 people are put to death each week in Iran, High Commissioner Türk said, making the country “one of the world’s highest executors”, with at least 209 people executed since the beginning of the year according to sources quoted by the UN rights office (OHCHR), in a press release. Incompatible with international norms Executions are carried out “mostly”… Read More
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