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Princess Charlene of Monaco Thanks Sanitation Crews for Upholding City Cleanliness

Princess Charlene of Monaco Thanks Sanitation Crews for Upholding City Cleanliness

Princess Charlene of Monaco Thanks Sanitation Crews for Upholding City Cleanliness

Princess Charlene of Monaco Visits Waste Consolidation Centre to Thank Sanitation Employees

Princess Charlene of Monaco Visits Waste Consolidation Centre to Thank Sanitation Employees

Princess Charlene of Monaco Visits Waste Consolidation Centre to Thank Sanitation Employees

ShelterBox USA Raises Over $175,000 with Kevin Costner's Support for Global Disaster Relief

ShelterBox USA Raises Over $175,000 with Kevin Costner's Support for Global Disaster Relief

ShelterBox USA, a non-profit humanitarian organization, successfully raised over $175,000 during its annual virtual benefit, 'An Evening to Experience ShelterBox,' held on November 5. The event featured powerful firsthand accounts from humanitarian emergencies and included a surprise appearance by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Costner, who joined ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray to advocate for the organization's mission. Costner, a long-time supporter of first responders and disaster preparedness, utilized his platform to raise awareness for ShelterBox's work in providing emergency shelter and essential supplies to families displaced by disasters and conflict. The funds raised will directly support ShelterBox's efforts in various regions, including Chad, Nepal, Gaza, and within the U.S., helping families recover with greater safety, dignity, and hope.

Scientists Launch Seamount Scientists Proclamation at UN Ocean Conference 2025, Urging End to Bottom Trawling

Scientists Launch Seamount Scientists Proclamation at UN Ocean Conference 2025, Urging End to Bottom Trawling

At the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, a 'Seamount Scientists Proclamation' was launched, garnering support from over 400 scientists. This proclamation advocates for the protection of vulnerable seamount ecosystems from destructive fishing practices, specifically bottom trawling. The initiative comes as governments negotiate the 2026 United Nations Sustainable Fisheries Resolution, with discussions taking place at UN Headquarters in New York. Conservation campaigners are pushing for a deadline to phase out bottom trawl fishing on seamounts in areas beyond national jurisdiction by December 31, 2027. Armenia and Monaco are identified as proponents of stronger wording in the resolution, aiming to establish a clear timetable for the removal of this damaging fishing method. Seamounts, underwater mountains that are biodiversity hotspots, are particularly vulnerable to bottom trawling, which can cause long-lasting damage to their delicate ecosystems.

Princess Charlene of Monaco Advocates for Child Protection in Sports at European Conference

Princess Charlene of Monaco Advocates for Child Protection in Sports at European Conference

Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport in Monaco on November 4, 2026. During the conference, she emphasized the critical importance of protecting children involved in sports. The event, which also saw the participation of Prince Albert II, focused on creating safer and healthier sporting environments for all children. Princess Charlene wore a black virgin wool blazer and matching straight pants by Max Mara for the daytime proceedings. Later that evening, she transformed her look for a gala, opting for a metallic skirt and an elegant black satin blouse, evoking a sense of old Hollywood glamour reminiscent of Princess Grace Kelly. The conference brought together ministers, institutional representatives, experts, and young delegates to discuss the well-being and safety of young athletes, culminating in the adoption of a resolution addressing these issues.

World Athletics Announces 2026 Athlete of the Year Nominees, Including Four Africans

World Athletics Announces 2026 Athlete of the Year Nominees, Including Four Africans

World Athletics Announces 2026 Athlete of the Year Nominees, Including Four Africans

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Cooperation with Australia

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Reaffirms Commitment to Deepening Cooperation with Australia

High Commissioner Innocent B. Muhizi of Rwanda recently presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency, the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, in Canberra. During this official ceremony, High Commissioner Muhizi conveyed warm greetings from H.E. President Paul Kagame and the people of Rwanda. He also explicitly reaffirmed Rwanda's dedication to strengthening and deepening cooperation and ties between Rwanda and Australia. This diplomatic exchange signifies a formal step in reinforcing bilateral relations between the two nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation, Rwanda, and the Consulate General of the Republic of Rwanda in Australia were also involved in this diplomatic initiative, highlighting a concerted effort to foster international partnerships.

USMNT's Mark McKenzie replaces injured George Campbell for matches vs. Haiti

USMNT's Mark McKenzie replaces injured George Campbell for matches vs. Haiti

The U.S. Men's National Team has called up defender Mark McKenzie to replace injured George Campbell ahead of its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series, beginning November 14.

Study Reveals One in Five African Flood Survivors Suffer from PTSD, Highlighting Mental Health Crisis

Study Reveals One in Five African Flood Survivors Suffer from PTSD, Highlighting Mental Health Crisis

A recent study conducted across four African countries—Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa—has revealed that approximately one in five flood survivors experiences Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The research indicates that extreme weather events, such as floods, significantly exacerbate mental health issues, particularly in communities already facing poverty and lacking robust social support systems. Across the combined study sites, floods were found to contribute to mental health problems in about a quarter of participants. In South Africa, this proportion was even higher, nearing one-third. The study emphasizes that while immediate needs like food and shelter are often addressed post-disaster, the psychological fallout, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, is frequently overlooked, despite mental health disorders being a leading cause of disability globally.

Genesis Prize Foundation Opens Public Nominations for 2027 Award Amid Rising Antisemitism

Genesis Prize Foundation Opens Public Nominations for 2027 Award Amid Rising Antisemitism

The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) has initiated public nominations for the 2027 Genesis Prize, a $1 million award often referred to as the 'Jewish Nobel.' This call for nominations comes at a time of increasing global antisemitism and political divisions in both Israel and the United States. The GPF aims to honor individuals whose achievements, contributions to humanity, and commitment to Jewish values serve as an inspiration. The nomination period is open until November 30, allowing anyone to propose a candidate online. Those who submit a nomination also have the opportunity to direct a $1,000 donation to a philanthropic organization of their choice. Candidates for the prize must have achieved international recognition in their respective fields, demonstrated pride in their Jewish heritage and commitment to the Jewish people and Israel, and established a record of accomplishments that can inspire future generations. Non-Jewish individuals are also eligible for nomination, as exemplified by the 2025 award...

U.S. Sanctions Prince Group Affiliates for Operating Cyber Scam Centers and Money Laundering

U.S. Sanctions Prince Group Affiliates for Operating Cyber Scam Centers and Money Laundering

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on four individuals and 41 companies linked to the Prince Group, a Cambodian company accused of running a billion-dollar cyber scam operation. These sanctions are the third round targeting the Prince Group, which allegedly forced human trafficking victims to conduct cryptocurrency scams, romance schemes, and other online frauds from compounds in Cambodia, Madagascar, and other Southeast Asian and African countries. The Treasury Department stated that the sanctioned entities and individuals played a crucial role in enabling the Prince Group to access the international financial system and maintain the appearance of legitimate commercial activity. Among those sanctioned are Qiu Yong, a senior Prince Group official who managed shell companies in the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, and his assistant Zhao Mengyao. Cambodian nationals He Yujing and Visal Pang were also sanctioned for holding property on behalf of previously sanctioned Prince Group official...

Kirkwood Heights Resident Petitions Belmont County Commission for Detachment from Bridgeport Village

Kirkwood Heights Resident Petitions Belmont County Commission for Detachment from Bridgeport Village

Randy Becker, a resident of Kirkwood Heights Road in Bridgeport, Ohio, along with four other property owners, has petitioned the Belmont County Commission to detach their seven parcels of land from the village of Bridgeport and incorporate them into Pease Township. Becker presented their case during a recent commission meeting, arguing that the residents do not receive adequate services from Bridgeport in proportion to the RITA taxes they pay. He noted that none of the represented homeowners receive waste disposal, sewer, water, gas, or electric utility services from Bridgeport, and the only services provided are occasional street repair, snow plowing, roadside maintenance, and police patrol. Becker also suggested that these parcels were improperly included in a past annexation.