Tag: worldwide

Concern Worldwide reaches 30 million people in 26 countries during 2023

Concern Worldwide made a significant impact on the lives of 30 million people last year, according to their 2023 annual report. Concern’s chief executive David Regan warned the work must be supported by real political and economic efforts to end conflict, build peace and tackle climate change. The numbers of people globally who are in […]

US State Department issues worldwide security alert due to potential for attacks on LGBTQI+ people and events

The US State Department issued a worldwide security alert on Friday due to the potential for terrorist attacks against LGBTQI+ people and events. “Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. The Department of State […]

State Department issues worldwide travel alert

May 18 (UPI) — The State Department is warning Americans traveling abroad of “the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.” The worldwide alert issued Friday warns of the potential for violence against LGBTQ+ people. “Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens […]

Coral reef misinformation bubbles up amid bleaching worldwide

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef experienced the most widespread bleaching on record in the summer of 2023 to 2024, with skeptics dismissing the role of human-induced climate change in putting coral barriers under intense heat stress. But scientists say ocean warming is the main cause for repeated, intense bleaching over recent decades. “Coral bleaching is a […]

Apple hit with ‘mercenary spyware attacks’ — iPhone users warned worldwide of ‘most advanced digital threats’

A terrifying and extremely advanced cyberattack has impacted iPhone users from at least 92 countries, including India, Reuters reported. Parent company Apple warned targeted users in an email that hackers aimed to “remotely compromise the iPhone” and updated its guidance about these cases of highly sophisticated device infiltration Wednesday. Called “mercenary attacks,” they actually don’t […]

Trial begins in worldwide ‘Panama Papers’ money laundering case

The trial of 27 people charged in connection with the worldwide “Panama Papers” money laundering started on Monday in a Panamanian criminal court. Those on trial include the owners of the Mossack Fonseca law firm that was at the heart of the 2016 massive document leak. The Panama Papers include a collection of 11 million […]