- Centerstage Events

World leaders adopting a "Pact for the Future", a groundbreaking international agreement addressing major global challenges takes the centerstage among all global events which have happened over the course of Week 38 of 2024.
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Centerstage events of week 3

Portugal requests additional fire-fighting planes from...

Portugal requests additional fire-fighting planes from the EU as at least 15 wildfires rage in central and northern regions. One fire threatens homes near Albergaria-a-Velha, while over 800 firefighters battle multiple blazes in Aveiro district. Police have closed motorways, including the main highway between Lisbon and Porto, and evacuated several villages. Thick smoke blankets the area as authorities work to contain the fires and prevent further destruction.

Sunday, 15 September, 2024

Meta announced on Monday that it is banning Russian...

Meta announced on Monday that it is banning Russian state media outlets like RT and Rossiya Segodnya from its platforms, accusing them of using deceptive tactics to conduct influence operations. This decision escalates Meta's previous measures, which had limited Russian state media's ability to run ads and reduced their post reach. Meta said the ban applies globally across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the move, calling it "unacceptable" and accusing Meta of selective actions against Russian media.

Monday, 16 September, 2024

In a significant Israeli attack, thousands...

In a significant Israeli attack, thousands of handheld pagers and hundreds of walkie-talkies intended for Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon and Syria over two days. The first wave on 17 September killed 12, including Hezbollah members and children, and wounded over 2,750, including Iran's ambassador to Lebanon. A second wave on 18 September killed at least 30 and injured over 750. The explosions triggered chaos at hospitals as they targeted Hezbollah-controlled areas in both countries.

Tuesday, 17 September, 2024

The World Bank Group announced on Thursday...

The World Bank Group announced on Thursday that it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate finance for fiscal 2024, a 10% increase from the previous year. While this progress brings the bank closer to its goal of allocating 45% of total financing to climate projects by fiscal 2025, the funding still falls short of the trillions needed for the global clean energy transition. World Bank President Ajay Banga has expanded lending capacity to address climate change, pandemics, and other global crises alongside the bank's traditional development mission.

Wednesday, 18 September, 2024

Negotiations for the world’s first pandemic prevention...

Negotiations for the world’s first pandemic prevention agreement has made significant progress at the World Health Organization (WHO) during the 11th round of discussions. From 9-20 September in Geneva, governments, civil society, and non-State actors advanced talks on a draft agreement, emphasizing equity and collaboration. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed the urgent need to finalize the agreement before future pandemics arise. The next negotiation round is scheduled for November. The goal is to conclude the agreement by 2024, ensuring better global preparedness and responses to future pandemics.

Thursday, 19 September, 2024

The Thwaites glacier in Antarctica, known as the...

The Thwaites glacier in Antarctica, known as the “doomsday glacier,” is on the brink of collapse, threatening to raise sea levels by up to 65 centimeters and potentially 3.3 meters due to widespread ice sheet loss. Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration revealed that warmer seawater is melting the glacier’s underside. While the collapse may not be immediate, reducing carbon emissions can slow the process, offering time to mitigate its catastrophic impacts.

Friday, 20 September, 2024

World leaders have adopted a Pact for the Future...

World leaders have adopted a Pact for the Future, a groundbreaking international agreement addressing major global challenges like peace, climate change, digital governance, and human rights as seen as United Nations. The Pact includes the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations. Key areas of progress include commitments to Security Council reform, nuclear disarmament, digital cooperation, and sustainable development. It aims to enhance global cooperation, promote equity, and ensure a better future by involving governments, civil society, and other stakeholders in decision-making processes.But, It also misses key issues to be adressed as of today, for expedited results.

Saturday, 21 September, 2024