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Health leaders from over 190 countries gathered in Geneva to tackle pandemic preparedness, universal healthcare, and disease elimination. The Dominican Republic's health minister will guide discussions shaping the future of international health cooperation.
Syria rejoined global health discussions at the UN's World Health Assembly in Geneva, marking a significant step toward rebuilding its healthcare system. The move signals growing international cooperation after years of isolation.
A Palestinian committee and the World Council of Churches just signed a historic cooperation agreement in Geneva focused on justice, peace, and human dignity. The partnership strengthens international support for protecting Christian communities in the Holy Land.
A new handbook and year-long action plan gives activists worldwide the tools to demand reparations for colonial exploitation. The resources launched in Geneva provide legal frameworks and media strategies to turn historical justice into reality.
Jeff Leonard doesn't let age stop him from traveling thousands of miles to deliver supplies to Ukrainian soldiers. The Lake Geneva retiree just left for his fifth volunteer mission, and this time he's bringing a friend.
Hong Kong's top research institute just swept one of the world's most prestigious innovation competitions with solutions that tackle energy, healthcare, and smart manufacturing. The wins hint at even bigger breakthroughs coming soon.
Egyptian researchers just brought home five medals from the world's most prestigious inventions competition. Their breakthrough innovations range from cancer detection to stronger concrete.
A Moroccan university just claimed four medals and a historic first-place prize at the world's largest invention competition. The innovations tackle everything from dental emergencies to earthquake-proof housing.
Scientists discovered a mirror-image amino acid that dramatically slows cancer growth while leaving healthy cells untouched. The molecule could offer a surprisingly simple new weapon against aggressive tumors.
In 1925, church women in Geneva, Nebraska told the men they wanted more than a cramped kitchen. They wanted a whole new church, and they sold enough meals to help build it.
American and Iranian diplomats took a promising step forward in Geneva, reaching agreement on guiding principles for future nuclear negotiations. The breakthrough, mediated by Oman, signals renewed hope for peaceful dialogue after years of tension.
On February 17, 1863, five compassionate leaders gathered in Geneva and created an organization that would save countless lives across the globe. Their meeting sparked the International Committee of the Red Cross and established the rules of war that protect people to this day.
Researchers discovered how cancer reprograms defender cells into tumor allies—and identified a single molecule that could help doctors track and stop the switch. This breakthrough offers new hope for personalized cancer treatment.
International researchers have outlined a clear path to rescue stalled negotiations for a global plastics treaty. Three key procedural changes could break the deadlock when negotiators reconvene this week in Geneva.
Scientists have proven that a hidden geometry inside materials bends electrons like gravity bends light, opening doors to ultra-fast quantum computers. What was once just a theory is now real and measurable.
Scientists discovered that neurons in the wrong place can take over essential brain functions, challenging everything we thought about how the brain works. This breakthrough could transform treatments for brain injuries and developmental disorders.