Global Aviation Body Adopts New Aircraft Carbon Emissions Standard
The 36-State ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council on Monday adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce…
Trump Signs Muslim Travel Ban Order, Again.
By Rakesh Raman After facing a severe opposition from people and American courts for his executive order signed in January,…
Syria Conflict: Intra-Syrian Talks Conclude in Geneva
The United Nations-facilitated intra-Syrian talks are “moving in the right direction,” the UN Special Envoy for Syria said Friday. Staffan…
UN Envoy Condemns Firing of Rocket from Gaza Towards Israel
Condemning a rocket fired from Gaza towards Israel, a senior United Nations (UN) envoy has called on all parties to…
More Than 1 Million Children Affected by Drought in Kenya
The onset of a severe drought in 2016 has hit arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya, affecting over 2.7 million…
Russia, China Block UN Action on Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
With ‘no’ votes from permanent members Russia and China, the United Nations (UN) Security Council failed Tuesday to adopt a…