Nearly one billion people have a mental disorder: WHO
New York: Nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder, according to latest UN data – a staggering figure that is even more worrying, if you …
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World has ‘gambled on fossil fuels and lost’, warns Guterres
New York: The current global economic paradigm of infinite growth based on using up a finite amount of resources, such as fossil fuels, will only deliver a “permanent triple whammy …
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Sexual violence in conflict ‘terrorizes populations, destroys lives, and fractures communities’
New York: Sexual violence has become a brutal tactic of warfare and repression that “terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities,” the UN chief said on Friday. In his message …
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A record 37 million children displaced worldwide: UNICEF
New York: Conflict, violence and other crises left a record 36.5 million children displaced from their homes by the end of last year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates – …
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Toronto to observe Sunrise Ceremony on June 21 to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
Toronto/CMEDIA: In celebration and observance of the unique heritage, diversity, and valued contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, the City of Toronto will present the annual Sunrise Ceremony …
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Promoting women’s rights, a ‘proven’ strategy for peace and stability
New York: The Women, Peace and Security agenda is “one of our best hopes” for a more peaceful future and a liveable planet, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security …
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More than 100 million now forcibly displaced: UNHCR report
New York: A staggering 100 million people have now been forced to flee their homes globally, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Thursday, highlighting worldwide food insecurity, the climate …
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Urban warfare needs new curbs on explosive weapons, urge humanitarians
New York: A UN-partnered bid to address the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities took a further step forward on Thursday, as Member States prepared to gather in …
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FIFA names Toronto as one of the host cities for FIFA World Cup 2026
Toronto/CMEDIA: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has named Toronto in Canada as one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 along with Vancouver and 14 other cities …
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Manitoba residential school RCMP probe led to retired priest arrested over indecent assault
Winnipeg/CMEDIA: In a decade-long RCMP investigation, charges have reportedly been laid against Manitoba’s retired priest Arthur Masse, 92, in connection with the sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl, who was a student …
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