As the war in the Middle East enters its twelfth day, the UN has continued to call for all parties to ensure that civilians are […]
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Humanitarian crisis ‘worsening’ in Afghanistan as war erupts in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East is adding further strain and instability to Afghanistan with commodity prices already rising in the “already fragile economy”, according […]
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan women shut out of justice
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway region. According to […]
‘No one should be a hibakusha’: Young Japanese activist’s mission to share atomic bomb survivor stories
Suzuka Nakamura from the southern Japanese city of Nagasaki, which along with Hiroshima, was targeted by an atomic bomb at the end of the Second […]
At UN, Malala, Anne Hathaway call for action on women’s rights
The event blended reflection, celebration and urgency, highlighting both the progress made in advancing women’s rights and the growing challenges many women and girls face […]
‘The world is looking to you for clarity’, UN chief tells AI experts
“Individually, you come from diverse regions and disciplines, bringing outstanding expertise in AI and related fields. Collectively, you represent something the world has never seen […]
Justice on the move: Mobile courts offer hope for communities in South Sudan
Its mission: to prepare for the deployment of a mobile court expected to begin next month. This initiative can’t come soon enough for victims of […]
Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO
The missiles reportedly destroyed a girl’s primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 150 and wounding almost 100. Many students are believed to be […]
Attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes ‘undermine international peace and security’
The attack on Iran reportedly targeted military sites as well as the leadership of the Iranian regime. Explosions were heard in Israel and Gulf countries […]
Iran strikes ‘squandered a chance for diplomacy’: Guterres
António Guterres described the day’s events as a grave threat to international peace and security, urging the international community to unite and pull the entire […]
