U.N. Experts Warn of Mounting Risk of Mass Violence Against Civilians in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan – Independent United Nations experts issued a stark warning on Sunday that the deteriorating situation in South Sudan is dramatically heightening “the risk of mass violence against civilians.” The alert comes as fresh,…
Airlines Reroute, Cancel Flights as Regional Tensions Escalate Following U.S.-Iran Confrontation
Global airlines are enacting widespread flight cancellations and significant reroutings across the Middle East as military and political tensions sharply escalate between Iran and the United States.
The situation intensified on Thursday…
Salang Highway Closed Indefinitely Amid Severe Winter Conditions; Travelers Urged to Avoid Travel
KABUL, 25.01.2025 – The vital Salang Highway, a crucial artery connecting Kabul to Afghanistan’s northern provinces, remains closed to all traffic as authorities contend with severe winter weather. The reopening timeline is uncertain due to…
Senegal Topple Favorites Morocco in AFCON Fury
In a night of extraordinary drama, chaos, and high emotion, Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations, securing their second continental crown in three editions. Pape Gueye’s brilliant 94th-minute…
UN Women: Education is a Fundamental Right for Every Girl, Not a Privilege
NEW YORK — UN Women has issued a forceful reminder that education is an inalienable fundamental right for every woman and girl, not a privilege, calling for urgent global action to dismantle barriers and guarantee universal access and…
At Least Seven Dead, Dozens Missing as Landslide and Flash Floods Strike Indonesia’s West Java
WEST BANDUNG, Indonesia — Rescue teams worked through heavy rain on Saturday to search for survivors after a devastating landslide, accompanied by flash flooding, struck a village in Indonesia’s West Java province. The disaster has left at…
Iran Vows “All-Out War” in Response to Any U.S. Attack as Regional Tensions Soar
TEHRAN – In a stark escalation of rhetoric, a senior Iranian official declared on Friday that Iran would interpret any military strike by the United States as a declaration of "all-out war," promising a devastating response as a U.S. naval…
Afghanistan Winter Storms Kill 61, Injure 110 Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Severe winter storms sweeping across Afghanistan have killed at least 61 people and injured 110 others, according to government officials, worsening an already critical humanitarian situation in the country.
Afghanistan’s National Disaster…
Spain Rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, Reaffirms Commitment to UN and Multilateral Solutions
In a firm rebuke of unilateral diplomatic initiatives, Spain has officially declined to participate in the “Board of Peace” unveiled by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underscores…
EU Commits €126 Million in Aid for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran, Reaffirming Support Amid Global…
Brussels, – The European Union has announced a significant humanitarian aid package totaling €126 million for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. The funding, drawn from the EU’s 2026 humanitarian budget, is designed to address critical and…