Blood donations exceed 85%, but still lack access
Every year on 14 June, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The day is a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity saves lives every day whose contributions are essential to Read More
EU deal on migration, asylum welcomed
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency, (UNHCR) welcomed the entry into force today of the European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum as an opportunity to move beyond crisis-driven responses and implement a more predictable, Read More
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 47, passes away
A 47-year-old Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati died on Thursday, June 11, at a hospital in Bangkok. According to the Bureau of the Royal Household statement Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol who is also popularly known as "Princess Bha," had been hospitalized Read More
World Cup 2026 kicks off
A historic sporting jamboree 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off on June 11. For the first time co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico featuring 48 nation-teams will come to an end with a grand finale on July 19. Read More
‘World has no energy problem but lacks supply problem’
The world does not have an energy problem. It has an energy supply problem. As demand rises, populations grow, and billions of people continue to live without reliable access to electricity and clean cooking technologies, the case for producing more Read More
Aeromexico joins IATA Turbulence Aware Coverage
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Turbulence Aware coverage of Latin America has been significantly boosted as Aeromexico becomes the latest airline to join the program. The inclusion of Aeromexico brings coverage of turbulence incidents across Latin America to more Read More
Xiamen Airlines to host 83rd IATA AGM
The 83rd International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will be held in Xiamen, China, from 30 May to 1 June 2027. The decision to host the 83rd IATA AGM in China Read More
Unsafe food likely to kill 1.5 million annually: WHO
Foodborne diseases remain a major global burden, causing at least 200 illnesses that affect health, livelihoods, education and economies. Thus, aiming to create an awareness among the human beings World Food Safety Day is being marked today—June 7, 2026. Under Read More
IATA’s 82nd AGM begins in Brazil
The 82nd Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) are to begin today (June 6) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to the IATA which represents over 370 airlines accounting for Read More
Media urged for greater accuracy, fairness, responsibility
International journalists and media professionals have called for greater accuracy, fairness, and responsibility in journalism as part of efforts to promote peace and strengthen social cohesion across the world, writes Winston Mwale. The calls were made during the inaugural Global Read More