2.1 Billion People Lack Safe Drinking Water at Home
Some 3 in 10 people worldwide, or 2.1 billion, lack access to safe, readily available water at home, and 6 in 10, or 4.5 billion, lack safely managed sanitation, according…
UN Welcomes the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed Friday the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. It is stated to be the first multilateral legally binding instrument for…
Panel Probing Chemical Weapons Use in Syria Demands Independence
Noting that its members are working in a highly politicized environment, the panel investigating the use of chemical weapons in Syria on Thursday appealed to the international community to allow…
Terrorist Groups May Use Weapons of Mass Destruction: UN
The United Nations disarmament chief on Wednesday called for stronger international cooperation to prevent terrorists from accessing and using weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Izumi Nakamitsu, the High Representative for…
Electric Scooter Goes 30-50 Miles on a Single Charge
Three Phoenix entrepreneurs and their company, Phat Scooters, are launching their sit-or-stand electric scooter today, June 15, 2017. The Phat Scooter has a top speed of up to 20 mph…
Sachin Tendulkar Highlights Fathers’ Role in Children’s Development
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and UNICEF today released a new video to celebrate fatherhood and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of…