World News in Brief: Deaths and injuries mount in Ukraine, refugees from Sudan, Vanuatu quake response
In Ukraine, the UN continues to provide aid and support to communities impacted by Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Month: December 2024
Reconstruction and vital repairs underway in Syria, as ‘security conditions’ permit
Around 1.3 million Syrians have received food aid in the past three weeks across Syria from the UN and partners, as the restoration of key services begins in some of the relatively stable areas of the country.
Staggering scale of Sudan crisis ‘demands sustained and urgent attention’
A senior UN humanitarian official on Thursday issued an urgent plea for international support to alleviate the devastating toll of the ongoing war in Sudan, as millions remain in desperate need of aid and protection.
‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza
The head of the UN aid coordination office in Gaza, Georgios Petropoulos, issued a harrowing update on the dire situation in the enclave on Thursday, describing it as “the most dangerous place on earth right now.”
The Gift Of Learning: How To Empower eLearners This Christmas
‘Tis the season of love, and we’ve gathered all the meaningful ways you can offer gifts, support, and a little motivation to help eLearners grow. Let’s see how you can invest in your loved ones’ learning adventures this holiday season. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Trends Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Humanity’s fate must not be left to algorithms, UN chief tells Security Council
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday urged the Security Council to act decisively to establish international guardrails for artificial intelligence (AI), warning that delays could heighten risks to global peace and security.
Maximizing Your Learning Experience: Strategies For Success In MOOC Courses
Master MOOC courses with 10 proven strategies. Set goals, manage time, and enhance your learning journey for meaningful and impactful training results. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Online Courses (MOOC) Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Google plans on a handy fix for all those duplicate Chrome tabs, but it’s only for Android
Google for Android has a new feature for duplicate tabsIt archives duplicate tabs and displays the most recent oneIt’s available in Chrome Canary right now Avid Google Chrome users often grapple with juggling multiple tabs, especially with duplicate tabs. On the desktop browser, there’s the battery saver and memory saver features to mitigate the massive memory costs of all the open tabs but Android browser users haven’t had a proper option until now. According to Chrome researcher @Leopeva64 from X (formerly Twitter), the latest Chrome Canary build has a new feature that, when switched on, will automatically archive duplicate tabs. If you have several tabs duplicating information, Chrome will archive the older ones and leave the most recent one in the tab switcher. This is only for the Android version of the browser, with the process remaining manual on the desktop version. Keep in mind that this is still only usable in Canary and therefore for only […]
What Is AI Compliance? Ensuring Trust And Ethical Practices
Learn about AI compliance. Max out on automation and Machine Learning yet still uphold human values of ethics, equality, and trust. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Compliance Training Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Syria’s new ‘flame of hope’ must not be extinguished: Guterres
A flame of hope burns bright today in Syria – but if it’s not carefully managed by both Syrians themselves and the international community, it risks being extinguished.
AI-Powered Learning: The Future Of Personalized Education
Discover how AI is transforming personalized education with innovative tools, adaptive learning, and data-driven insights that enhance student outcomes. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Personalized Learning Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Rosneft, Reliance agree biggest ever India-Russia oil supply deal
Russia’s state oil firm Rosneft has agreed to supply nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to Indian private refiner Reliance in the biggest ever energy deal between the two countries, three sources familiar with the deal said. Why it matters The 10-year agreement amounts to 0.5% of global supply and is worth roughly $13 billion a year at today’s prices. It would further cement energy relations between India and Russia, which is under heavy Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine. The post Rosneft, Reliance agree biggest ever India-Russia oil supply deal appeared first on Reuters News Agency. Source: Reuters News Agency