Syria: UN envoy warns of escalating violence in Syria
The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, voiced deep concern on Tuesday over the recent surge in violence across Syria, particularly in the suburbs of Damascus and in Homs.
Month: April 2025
First Person: Myanmar aid workers brave conflict and harsh conditions to bring aid to earthquake victims
In the aftermath of the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, life-saving aid efforts led by the UN are being hampered by damaged infrastructure, ongoing armed conflict and global aid funding cuts.
UN warns of deepening crisis in Sudan as famine spreads and violence escalates
The United Nations has warned that Sudan is sliding deeper into catastrophe, with growing famine and surging violence – particularly in North Darfur – driving mass displacement and an alarming rise in civilian deaths.
UNRWA warns against closure of six schools in East Jerusalem
The education of 800 students in occupied East Jerusalem is at risk as Israel moves to close their schools next week, a senior official with the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Wednesday.
Liberationist Pedagogy: Freedom To Learn Online
Liberationism in education, introduced by Paulo Freire, emphasizes that education should empower individuals through critical thinking and self-reflection, rather than just passively receiving knowledge. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Concepts Source: eLearning Industry Read More
‘Recovery must move ahead’ in southern Lebanon, top aid official says
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon has called for greater support to people in the south of the country working to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of last year’s hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Dark Truth About AI And Learning: Why Your Training Department Will Vanish In 2025
While conventional training roles will disappear, new positions will emerge for learning experience architects, AI calibrators, and specialized coaches who focus on the complex human elements that machines still struggle to address. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Artificial Intelligence Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 1 (game #1193)
Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, April 30 (game #1192). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1193) […]
NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, May 1 (game #424)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 30 (game #423). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #424) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the […]
Millions will die from funding cuts, says UN aid chief
Lifesaving operations everywhere continue to be shut down by sweeping funding cutbacks which will result in millions of people dying, the UN’s top aid official said on Wednesday.
Paid Media Examples: Channels, Strategies, And How To Use Them Effectively
Sometimes you can’t wait until your latest SEO changes take effect. You need quick results. Paid media is exactly what you need to reach your goal of lead generation, conversions, and brand awareness. Let’s see how you can incorporate them into your marketing strategy. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. B2B Lead Generation Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Experts warn of heatwave danger to routers, so act now before summer kicks in and temperatures could really soar – to the point that kills your Wi-Fi
Broadband provider Virgin Media has issued advice for UK users of its hubThe company warns against placing a router in direct sunlightThis could cause the router to overheat and perform badly – or ‘grind to a halt’ even – and there are other placement issues to consider, too You might not have ever thought much about the positioning of your Wi-Fi router, but it’s important – particularly as summer is knocking on the door, and some countries are experiencing their first taste of a heatwave. The Independent reports that prompted by the unusually warm April temperatures in the UK, broadband provider Virgin Media has delivered a warning that it really isn’t a good idea to have your router placed in direct sunlight when the weather gets hot. (Or at any time for that matter). Virgin Media issued a statement to say: “Although we test our [broadband] hubs carefully at a range of temperatures, they are better off […]