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Despite sustained efforts by the UN and its partners, needs are rising faster than aid can be delivered, according to Olga Cherevko, an OCHA spokesperson with long experience in Gaza. “We continue to provide a response, but the needs outpace the speed with which we can respond,” she said, pointing to the limited volume of…

Backed by the UN trade and development agency, UNCTAD and other partners, the “Beyond GDP” initiative acknowledges a warning from Secretary-General António Guterres that global policymaking is over-reliant on Global Domestic Product data. “ Every day, we witness the consequences of our failure to balance economic, social and environmental dimensions of development,” the Secretary-General has said. “Moving…

Briefing correspondents in New York, Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that ongoing rainstorms are damaging and destroying fragile shelters, leaving large numbers of displaced people exposed to the cold. “To help address immense shelter needs, during the past week our partners delivered supplies to 28,000 families, including 1,600 tents, 16,000 tarpaulins and 27,000 blankets,” Mr. Dujarric…

By Alessia Passafiume The Canadian Press Posted January 12, 2026 1:18 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday to discuss major projects and marine conservation. Carney is travelling to Prince Rupert, B.C. for the meeting, along with Natural…

Halifax councillors are mulling changes to modernize the municipality’s bylaws around taxi operators and drivers for rideshare companies, such as Uber. The proposed amendments, which were recommended by the Transportation Standing Committee, aim to impose new licensing requirements on ridesharing services. The current bylaw requires the ridesharing companies to be licensed by the municipality but…

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted January 12, 2026 12:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size As questions mount about the stability of the Iranian regime, Canada has condemned Iran for killing and arresting citizens protesting the government and the high cost of living. In a joint statement…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The family of a man who died in an altercation with hospital security in Saskatoon are disputing whether an imitation firearm was in the room. Saskatoon police say drugs and an imitation weapon were found in the hospital room where 36-year-old Trevor Dubois died Friday. His niece…

A file image of Barham Salih. | Photo Credit: AP Barham Salih has known torture and the wrenching loss of exile. Four decades after his own ordeal, he has taken the helm of the UN refugee agency as it grapples with a funding shortfall and ever-rising needs. A former Iraqi president, Mr. Salih, 65, became…

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website The Victoria Police released photos and details of three suspects who scammed a 91-year-old woman of more than $10K in Melbourne’s east last year. Cops said these three men are believed to be of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance. The elderly woman was contacted by one of them on March 3,…

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