It’s official: July 2023 was the warmest on record, says UN weather agency WMO
The global average temperature for July 2023 was the highest on record and likely for at least 120,000 years, the UN weather agency WMO and partners said on Tuesday.
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UNHCR warns of deteriorating health conditions in Sudan
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, issued a warning on Tuesday that health conditions are rapidly deteriorating in Sudan, where conflict has uprooted four million people.
‘Increasingly brazen’ war crimes evident in Myanmar, reports Independent Mechanism
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) on Tuesday revealed compelling evidence of the country’s military and affiliate militias engaging in more frequent and audacious war crimes and crimes against humanity.
UNICEF laments deaths of pregnant mother and toddler in Mediterranean Sea shipwreck
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for safer legal paths to migration following the latest tragic attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe.
Time Management In Learning And Development: Strategies For Effective Learning
Master the art of setting clear goals, utilizing time management tools, creating structured schedules, and adopting a growth mindset. Delegate tasks, manage distractions, practice self-care, and stay updated through continuous learning. Unlock your productivity and excel in Learning and Development! This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Learning And Development Source: eLearning Industry Read More
The Transformative Power Of Adaptive Learning In Higher Education
In this article, we will discuss how eLearning can complement traditional instruction in universities by offering self-paced studies, customizable educational materials, adaptive support, and quicker feedback. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Design and Development Source: eLearning Industry Read More
Facebook Messenger is losing a useful messaging feature soon
Meta is removing SMS messaging from Facebook Messenger, so if it’s the default app on your Android phone you’ll want to change it to a new preferred option soon The feature will be switched off on September 28 Meta, which means you’ll no longer be able to use Messenger for SMS messages. You will still be able to use the app for its usual non-SMS messages though, so the app won’t be completely useless come the deadline. The SMS feature was added in 2016, with Meta (then Facebook) explaining that it hoped the move would make Messenger a one-stop shop for your messaging needs. Rather than using several different apps, you could find your chats that ran on Messenger’s internet-powered messaging service as well as your communications over traditional SMS. This vision has unfortunately come to an unceremonious end (at least for now) with Meta’s recent Help Center announcement letting users know that SMS messaging is leaving […]
Heatwaves and high temperatures threatening young lives in South Asia: UNICEF
Three-quarters of children in South Asia are already exposed to extreme high temperature compared to only one in three globally, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday, urging authorities to do more to help them beat the heat.
Haiti: ‘Unimaginable violence’ against women, children, reports UNICEF
Persistent violence in Haiti remains a significant concern for the safety and welfare of its most vulnerable citizens, especially women and children, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday, citing reports of an “alarming spike” in kidnapping and other crimes.
Russian attacks continue to affect world’s most vulnerable, UN spokesperson says
Attacks against Ukrainian port infrastructure are not isolated and with Russia’s termination of the Black Sea Initiative, are impacting global food prices and affecting the most vulnerable people, a UN spokesperson said on Monday.
UN-backed project boosts early warning services in the Caribbean
Caribbean countries have been equipped to better prepare for hurricanes and other hazards following the conclusion of a three-and-a-half year project to strengthen weather, water and climate services, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on Monday.
Guterres concerned over continued detention of Niger’s President
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has underlined his support for ongoing mediation efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the wake of the 26 July attempted coup in Niger, his Office said on Monday.