The full scale of the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Idai in Africa is becoming clearer, the United Nations said on March 19, warning that the emergency “is getting bigger by the hour”. Aid access is the biggest challenge, after two swollen rivers burst their banks. Keep Reading
The United States is the single largest financial contributor to UN peacekeeping operations, contributing an estimated $1.7 billion in fiscal year 2018. However, in many cases these operations do not fully meet U.S. principles for effective peacekeeping, which include host country consent and an exit strategy. Keep Reading
In Mexico Beach, the move was triggered in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's decision to reclassify dozens of properties that flooded last year in Hurricane Michael. Keep Reading
"There may be an individual case that could come to a developed country, including our own," top NIH official testifies at hearing. Keep Reading
Between 2017 and 2018, TACLET South Law Enforcement Detachment Teams deployed onboard three Royal Netherlands Navy vessels totaling over 170 days at sea. Keep Reading
The report makes clear that the science, technology, and financing exists to move towards a more sustainable global economy, and ensure that the worst-case scenario is avoided, but political leaders, together with much of the public and private sector, is still wedded to outdated, polluting models of production and development. Keep Reading
BlackBerry Limited has announced the creation of BlackBerry Government Solutions, a new independent wholly-owned subsidiary that will accelerate the company’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) initiatives and deepen ties with U.S. federal agencies. Keep Reading
The training program allows Border Patrol Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide hands-on training to area teachers and school staff members. Keep Reading
It is designed to enable the regions to securely communicate sensitive or classified information within their organizations and with central government authorities. Sectra Tiger/R will be used by key individuals in the security organizations to communicate sensitive information, such as crisis preparedness, information security or incident response capability. Keep Reading
WHO says a severe pandemic can result in millions of deaths globally. The 11-year plan focuses on the formulation of robust national programs. WHO is also calling for better tools to prevent, detect, control and treat influenza, such as more efficient vaccines and anti-viral drugs. Keep Reading
