Countries: Ethiopia, Sudan Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Rain and strong winds have already destroyed some shelters and latrines and resulted in flooding in some areas of the Tunaydbah refugee settlement, which hosts some 20,000 refugees.

Country: occupied Palestinian territory Source: UN Children’s Fund Children are bearing the brunt of escalating violence. All sides need to step back and end the violence. All sides have an obligation to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian access, UNICEF said.

As announced in the Federal Budget 2021-22, the Government will encourage innovation in Australian medical and biotech technologies by introducing a “patent box” system.   From 1 July 2022, the patent box will tax income derived from Australian medical and biotech patents at a 17% effective concessional corporate tax rate […]

The CEO of Japan’s top e-commerce company said Friday that it would be a “suicide mission” for the country to host the Olympic Games this summer.

As the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic continues to claim lives, ruin the health and livelihoods of millions across the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in South Asia at present, a team of veterinary scientists, epidemiologists, sociologists and other One Health experts is beginning a two week session to map out a five year plan […]