Spain’s Conservative Party lead narrows in the polls The conservative People’s Party in Spain has 140 seats in the 350-member lower house, down one from the previous week. The left-wing Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) would get 102 seats, while Sumar, the far-left grouping replacing Podemos, would get 35 seats, up from 30. The poll …
– The United Nations has recognized the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. – The president of the General Assembly has pointed out the lack of female officials in high-ranking UN positions. – Out of 78 people elected as president of the General Assembly, only four have been women. – Women have played a vital …
Duchess of York’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Key Points: Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer after a routine mammogram. The 63-year-old underwent surgery, which was successful. A spokesperson for the duchess said that her prognosis is positive. Final Thoughts: Breast cancer is a serious issue that affects many women around …
Summary of Current World Events: Private Military Company – The fate of a private military company is unclear. – It has been credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country’s war against Ukraine. – The company is controversial and opposed by many human rights activists. Famine in Yemen – Yemen is experiencing the world’s …
Summary of “Thailand: Moving from Punishment to Treatment of People Who Use Drugs” on globalissues.org Thailand is changing its formerly punitive drug laws to provide help to those struggling with drug addiction. The change is being supported by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The focus is now on reducing harm caused by …
UN expresses concern over killing of Masalit community members in West Darfur, Sudan Key Points: The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has raised concerns over wanton killings by Arab militias in West Darfur, Sudan, primarily targeting men from the Masalit community. The attacks are reportedly backed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UN has …
