Daily Archives: September 16, 2022

Inflation threatens everyone’s right to development — Global Issues

Nada Al Nashif, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, addresses the 51st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday, Nada Al- Nashif cited International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that advanced economies should brace themselves for average inflation rates of 6.6 per cent in 2022, well below the 9.5 per cent rate expected to hit poorer nations. Ms. Al-Nashif added that although the world’s richest countries had seen employment […]

The Queen and the Middle East, and Israeli raids in the West Bank | News

World Cup Commentary for the blind

This week we take a look at Queen Elizabeth and the Middle East, intensified Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank, and the refugees and migrants still struggling to make it to Europe. Here’s this week’s round-up, written by Abubakr Al-Shamahi, Al Jazeera Digital’s Middle East and North Africa editor.  Here’s a question for you: […]

11 American Landmarks That Were Destroyed By Development

Destroyed Landmarks

From the original Penn Station to the Old Cincinnati Library, these majestic landmarks were demolished to make room for parking garages, offices, and more “modernized” buildings. Urban development is a vital part of any society. As populations grow, cities must be able to provide their residents with government services, infrastructure, and entertainment facilities. Unfortunately, this […]

39 Standout Beauty Looks From NYFW Spring 2023 Street Style

On the street at New York Fashion Week Spring 2023.

On the street at New York Fashion Week Spring 2023. Photo: Imaxtree As the New York Fashion Week come to a close, it’s tempting to immediately turn our attention overseas to whatever excitement the European fashion powers that be are about to serve up for Spring 2023. But before we jump across the pond, let’s take a […]

In turbulent times, ‘work of the United Nations is more necessary than ever’: Guterres — Global Issues

2022 Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization.

In his Annual Report, released on Thursday just ahead of the yearly gathering of world leaders at UN Headquarters in New York next week, Mr. Guterres said that the pandemic persists and, with less than 20 per cent of people in low-income countries vaccinated, recovery is uneven. Further, the war in Ukraine has caused distress […]

Families look for survivors as Jordan building death toll rises | News

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in Amman, Jordan September 15, 2022.

Amman, Jordan – At the doors of Amman’s Luzmila Hospital, the 70-year-old Umm Emad carefully watches the ambulances returning from the collapse of a residential building in the city. She is looking for her son, his wife, and their three children. So far, she has not found any of them. “Were they saved or not” […]

BPM-PR Is Hiring A Public Relations Account Executive – Fashion, Lifestyle & Beauty Division

BPM PR Is Hiring A Public Relations Account Executive Fashion - BPM-PR Is Hiring A Public Relations Account Executive - Fashion, Lifestyle & Beauty Division

BPM-PR specializes in Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and Events however works cross industry for businesses, entertainment, experts, authors, technology and more. Candidates must be self-starters with a passion for PR, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, exhibit sound judgment, have strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, consistent attention to detail and prioritization of […]