Hundreds of thousands of Afghans forced back into danger, says UNHCR
Afghanistan’s escalating humanitarian crisis is being compounded by the mass return of its nationals from neighbouring countries, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday.
Month: April 2025
Creating In The Age Of AI: How Generative AI Content Is Reshaping eLearning [eBook Launch]
How is AI shaping the world of eLearning? Download our eBook to explore the possibilities and limitations of generative AI in L&D. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Artificial Intelligence Source: eLearning Industry Read More
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis as starvation threat grows
The Security Council is discussing the situation in the Middle East, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot presiding. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has briefed ambassadors as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with reports from the UN Palestine refugee relief agency (UNRWA) this morning that children are “going to bed starving” amid the two-month Israeli aid blockade and continuing bombardment. App users can follow coverage here.
Children in Gaza ‘going to bed starving’ amid blockade
The biggest UN aid agency in Gaza on Tuesday condemned the two-month Israeli blockade that has left families eating barely enough to survive amid daily bombings – and the sick and injured without lifesaving medical help.
Starlink is now offering its satellite internet kit for free on a new plan – but not everyone can get it
You can now get Starlink’s setup hardware for freeThis requires a 12-month commitment to the internet serviceThere’s plenty of small print, and not everyone can get it When you subscribe to a Starlink internet package, you normally need to pay for the cost of your new dish and router. That can be pricey, as that tech comes to $349 in the US. But a new plan from Starlink could see you get those items for absolutely nothing, potentially making it one of the best internet deals around. The change comes as part of Starlink’s 12-month Standard Kit residential plan. You’ll still need to pay the regular monthly fee for your service, but eliminating the cost for the actual hardware could net you some significant savings. Announcing the change on X, Starlink said that the new option would be available in “select markets.” That means you’ll need to check whether you’re actually eligible for this discount based on […]
World News in Brief: Sudan aid challenges, Myanmar quake update, UN support for victims of sexual abuse
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is deepening as escalating violence blocks aid deliveries and forces thousands more civilians to flee, the UN warned on Monday.
UN launches network to support victims and survivors of terrorism
A new UN initiative aims to drive collective action to support the rights and needs of people everywhere whose lives have been upended by the continuing threat posed terrorism.
Are Four-Day School Weeks A Viable Option? Benefits And Data To Consider
What do four-day school weeks entail, and are they a viable option for you? Read on to discover data that reveal the benefits and challenges of transitioning to a shorter school week so that you can make an informed decision for yourself. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Trends Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Zavádění umělé inteligence do škol: přínosy, výzvy a budoucnost vzdělávání
Zavádění umělé inteligence do škol: přínosy, výzvy a budoucnost vzdělávání V posledních letech se umělá inteligence (AI) stává nedílnou součástí mnoha oborů, včetně vzdělávání. Integrace AI do školního prostředí představuje jak příležitosti, tak výzvy, které mohou zásadně ovlivnit způsob, jakým se učíme a učíme ostatní. Přínosy umělé inteligence ve vzdělávání Jedním z hlavních přínosů zavádění AI do škol je personalizace výuky. AI může analyzovat data o pokrocích studentů a přizpůsobit učební materiály každému studentovi na míru. To umožňuje efektivnější učení, protože každý student může postupovat svým vlastním tempem a zaměřit se na oblasti, kde potřebuje nejvíce pomoci. Tento přístup nejen zvyšuje efektivitu učení, ale také udržuje studenty více motivované a zapojené do výukového procesu. Další výhodou je automatizace administrativních úkolů, jako je hodnocení testů a správa studentských dat, což uvolňuje učitelům více času na interakci se studenty a přípravu kreativních učebních aktivit. AI také pomáhá v identifikaci studentů, kteří mohou potřebovat dodatečnou podporu, což umožňuje školám reagovat […]
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and revive international cooperation.
‘Season of war,’ as norms of humanitarian law ‘cast aside’ UN refugee chief
Thousands of lives have been “destroyed in the pursuit of supremacy”, as international humanitarian law has been “dismissed” and “cast aside”, said UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, on Monday.
Gazans face hunger crisis as aid blockade nears two months
Surviving on one meal a day and stretching out rapidly dwindling food rations have become a desperate reality in the Gaza Strip, where humanitarian aid has been blocked for nearly two months.