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King Charles donates to Syria after fall of dictator Assad

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King donates to charity’s humanitarian work in Syria

The Independent

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bengaluru: No city for the disabled

The Hindu

A reputed eye hospital in Bengaluru has no ramps for patients to walk down after a surgery, a glaring gap repeated across the city. The system is entirely absent in KSRTC buses, where we have to depend on the conductor or fellow passengers.” One tech solution tried in Mysuru city could be replicated here, says Kiran. Considering these gaps and …

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1 month ago

More Humanitarian Organizations Will Harness AI’s Potential

Wired

For many of the people served by the humanitarian sector, 2024 has been the worst of times. The global information project, Signpost, supported by Google.org—Google’s charitable arm—in partnership with IRC, Cisco Foundation, Zendesk, and Tech for Refugees, delivers critical information to millions of displaced people through digital channels and social media, disempowering smugglers who thrive on mis- or disinformation, and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides

Associated Press

NEW YORK — As the International Rescue Committee copes with dramatic increases in displaced people in recent years, the refugee aid organization has looked for efficiencies wherever it can — including using artificial intelligence. The Signpost project, which includes many other organizations, has reached 18 million people so far, but IRC wants to significantly increase its reach by using AI …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

World leaders urged to fund anticipatory climate actions

China Daily

A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 11, 2024. As global leaders convene for the UN Climate Change Conference, or COP29, in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, an NGO has warned of increasing climate-driven disasters that are disproportionately affecting Africa. In a statement published on Monday, the IRC said …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stop working like political party, Union minister Nitin Gadkari tells IRC

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has criticised the Indian Road Congress — the apex body of highway engineers in India — stating that it is functioning like a political party instead of being an independent and impartial body. He offered to provide grants, both from the Union and state governments and land in Delhi to …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Labour has an exciting opportunity to resolve the climate crisis – will it heed the call?

The Independent

There are many areas where Britain’s new government has the opportunity for a fresh start. Analysis by the International Rescue Committee finds that just 16 climate-vulnerable and conflict-affected countries – including Sudan, Myanmar, Syria and Somalia – are home to a staggering 43 per cent of all people living in extreme poverty, 44 per cent of all people affected by …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Israel says tent camp blaze that killed 45 Palestinians and sparked international outcry could have been caused by exploding Hamas weapons cache - as IDF tanks roll into the centre of Rafah

Daily Mail

Israel has claimed its attack on Rafah was insufficient to cause widespread fire The Israeli army has claimed that a devastating fire that killed 45 people as tanks and airstrikes pounded the southern Gazan city of Rafah over the weekend could not have been caused by its own strikes alone but possibly a second, separate explosion. Children can be heard …

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55 years ago

The Latest | In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway

Associated Press

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they were recognizing a Palestinian state, a move welcomed by Palestinians as an affirmation of their decadeslong quest while Israel recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said otherwise Wednesday, saying some aid had been delivered “specifically to the Palestinians who need it.” GUNBATTLES AND CLASHES IN NORTHERN WEST …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indicted member of Congress steers campaign funds to legal fees amid bribery allegations

Raw Story

This article originally appeared in OpenSecrets. Piecing together Cuellar’s alleged bribery scheme Prosecutors say Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, used shell companies to launder nearly $600,000 in bribes in exchange for agreeing to “influence U.S. foreign policy in favor of Azerbaijan” and advance the interests of a Mexico City bank from at least 2014 through 2021. Imelda Cuellar wholly owns …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Children in Gaza ‘paper thin’ due to malnutrition – as pressure grows for ceasefire

The Independent

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10 months, 1 week ago

Democrats Blew Their Big Opportunity to Make New York Winnable in 2024

Slate

After over a year in court, millions of dollars on lawyers’ fees, an overhaul of the state’s highest court, and an all-out battle to throw out New York’s congressional districts and replace them with something more favorable for Democrats, the New York legislature, empowered with the ability to flip control of the House single-handedly, voted to confirm new maps, signed …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Speed breakers come under lens after death of two-wheeler rider

The Hindu

The death of a 34-year-old man on Tuesday after his two-wheeler hit an unmarked speed breaker at Chitlapakkam, has brought into sharp focus on the city’s speed breakers. A committee, headed by Joint Commissioner of Greater Chennai City Traffic Police, to check “uneven, non-standardised and unnecessary” speed breakers in the city was formed. A senior official with the GCC said …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Stay in a city being shelled, or take a risk moving’ - uncovering the human cost of Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Independent

Iryna’s body told her it was time to leave. “The sessions were online, but it gave me the chance to socialise with other Ukrainians and learn about healthcare, education, emergency cases, rights and opportunities in the UK.” It’s also helping her with her career. Thanks to this guidance, I’ve gained employment and self-employment as well.” Iryna took part in the …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. House of Representatives 2024: New York state redistricting maps could win Democrats a majority in November.

Slate

Last week, Democrats in New York scored one big victory on their path toward retaking a House majority with the triumph of Rep. Tom Suozzi in the state’s 3rd District, flipping it from Republican control. If the IRC’s maps are voted down, New York’s Democrat-controlled Legislature will take over redistricting duty from the nonpartisan body, a political triumph national Democrats …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Not a single speed breaker in Pune city as per IRC norms: Vivek Velankar

Hindustan Times

Taking strong objection to the state of roads and other infrastructure across the city, civic activist Vivek Velankar urged the Pune Municipal Corporation to do away with the incorrectly built speedbreakers. The PMC formed a speed breaker policy in 2022, which follows specific rules set by the Indian Road Congress, and accordingly, the civic body has decided to consult with …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s Gandhi Bazaar redevelopment: Looking beyond traffic filters

The Hindu

Can an iconic marketplace symbolising Bengaluru’s rich cultural diversity be transformed from a chaotic urban mess to an aesthetic, functional, pedestrian-friendly space? The narrowing of the road carriageway between Gandhi Bazaar Circle and Karanji Anjaneya Circle could trigger congestion and trap emergency vehicles, say the local traffic police. The project’s street level plan shows three distinct sections: One between Ramakrishna …

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1 year ago

Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets

ABC

Papua New Guinea's national cabinet has called in defence personnel to restore order in the face of major rioting and unrest in the country's capital. Key points: The civil disturbance began after police, defence and other public servants protested at Parliament House A large shopping centre was set alight in the city's centre and shops were looted The pay deduction …

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1 year, 1 month ago

US newly sanctioned tankers shipped Russian oil to India

Firstpost

In the short-term, sanctions may reduce the number of ships carrying Russian oil and prompt India to seek supplies elsewhere, but they are unlikely to stop the trade altogether due to its lucrative nature, several traders who declined to be named, said. Three oil tankers, recently sanctioned by Washington, have regularly transported Sokol crude from Russia’s Far East to Indian …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Coimbatore District allotted ₹40 lakh road safety fund to lay speed breakers as per IRC norms

The Hindu

A recent meeting of the Interdepartmental Committee chaired by the State Home Secretary has allotted a sum of ₹39.99 lakh under the road safety fund for Coimbatore district to lay speed breakers in places identified as hotspots, due to frequent occurrence of accidents. It stated that proposals for laying speed breakers under the road safety scheme will be entertained only …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Over 97 % of speed breakers in Coimbatore city not in accordance with IRC norms

The Hindu

More than 97% of the speed breakers in Coimbatore city are not in accordance with the guidelines of the Indian Road Congress as per a recent survey carried out by the Coimbatore City Police. IRC guidelines on speed breakers - Speed breaker should be constructed as per the specifications of IRC–99 - A speed breaker should have a radius of …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Detainees mistreated in ‘prison-like’ conditions, Brook House Inquiry finds

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

In a refugee camp in Kenya, food shortages left kids hungry even before Russia ended grain deal

Associated Press

DADAAB, Kenya — Abdikadir Omar was trapped in an extremist-controlled town in Somalia for years until May, when he slipped out to make a 12-day journey with his wife and seven children to neighboring Kenya in search of food and safety. Ali Alkadir Hassan sits with his malnourished son Khalid Ali Alkadir, 5, in the International Rescue Committee hospital at …

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King Charles donates to Syria after fall of dictator Assad

King donates to charity’s humanitarian work in Syria

Bengaluru: No city for the disabled

More Humanitarian Organizations Will Harness AI’s Potential

AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides

World leaders urged to fund anticipatory climate actions

Stop working like political party, Union minister Nitin Gadkari tells IRC

Labour has an exciting opportunity to resolve the climate crisis – will it heed the call?

Israel says tent camp blaze that killed 45 Palestinians and sparked international outcry could have been caused by exploding Hamas weapons cache - as IDF tanks roll into the centre of Rafah

The Latest | In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway

Indicted member of Congress steers campaign funds to legal fees amid bribery allegations

Children in Gaza ‘paper thin’ due to malnutrition – as pressure grows for ceasefire

Democrats Blew Their Big Opportunity to Make New York Winnable in 2024

Speed breakers come under lens after death of two-wheeler rider

‘Stay in a city being shelled, or take a risk moving’ - uncovering the human cost of Russia’s war on Ukraine

U.S. House of Representatives 2024: New York state redistricting maps could win Democrats a majority in November.

Not a single speed breaker in Pune city as per IRC norms: Vivek Velankar

Bengaluru’s Gandhi Bazaar redevelopment: Looking beyond traffic filters

Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets

US newly sanctioned tankers shipped Russian oil to India

Coimbatore District allotted ₹40 lakh road safety fund to lay speed breakers as per IRC norms

Over 97 % of speed breakers in Coimbatore city not in accordance with IRC norms

Detainees mistreated in ‘prison-like’ conditions, Brook House Inquiry finds

In a refugee camp in Kenya, food shortages left kids hungry even before Russia ended grain deal