There are more children in need of humanitarian assistance than at any other time in recent history

UNICEF on Monday launched a US.3 billion emergency funding appeal to reach over 173 million people – including 110 children – affected by humanitarian crises, enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, and the growing threat of climate-impacted severe weather events.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday said, concerning the conflict in Ukraine, that Italy is "very interested in and will support any political and diplomatic initiatives that might lead to peace."

Syria affirms that in its history it has not used and will not use chemical weapons

The Foreign Ministry on Friday refuted the accusations against Syria and Russia included in a statement issued by the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on chemical weapons.

Jamaica's economy grew by 5,2% from January to September

Jamaica's economy grew by 5,2% during the first nine months of 2022, from January to September, the director general of the Planning Institute, Wayne Henry, reported.