The child’s grandmother claimed the child died due to a new dangerous online challenge called “chroming”.
Category: Global
One-third of humanity still offline, women worst hit in LDCs: International Telecommunications Union
ITU says One-third of humanity still offline
Sudan war triggering world’s worst hunger crisis, says World Food Programme
Fighting between the Sudanese Army and a rival group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left thousands dead and eight million displaced.
UN expert warns Earth’s ‘life support system’ is being destroyed by global business paradigm
Boyd emphasised the “colossal impacts” on natural resources, which are being consumed six times faster than the planet can sustain.
UN envoy calls again for removal of restrictions on Afghan women as imposed by Taliban administration
“The denial of women’s and girls’ access to education and work, and their removal from many aspects of public life, have caused immense harm to mental and physical health, and livelihoods.”
Singapore-Australia sign MoU to establish green and digital shipping corridor
The signing of this MoU was welcomed by the Prime Ministers of Singapore and Australia during their 9th Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Melbourne on 5 March 2024.
Singapore PM says in Melbourne that Taylor Swift deal not “unfriendly” to SE Asia neighbours
Talking about the Singapore government’s rationale for the exclusive Taylor Swift deal, PM Lee Hsien Loong said that the agencies had worked to achieve an outcome that was “mutually beneficial”.
Indian-Maldives row: President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in his nation even in civilian clothing after May 10
President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in Maldives even in civilian clothing after May 10
Above normal temperature likely to be experienced between March-May due to El Nino: UN weather agency
El Nino may lead to above normal temperature between March and May
Red Sea cables damaged, global internet traffic hit
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea has hit telecommunication networks including internet services.
