BUCHAREST, 25 March 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 4 May repeat presidential election in Romania, following an official invitation from the national authorities. The mission is headed by Eoghan Murphy and consists of a core team of 13 international experts […]
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In a joint appeal, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged all countries to step up to support the displaced Rohingya – the world’s largest stateless population. A ‘frightening’ place The humanitarian situation in Cox’s Bazar – home to around one million Rohingya in Bangladesh – has worsened. […]
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“Ignorance allows for racism, but racism requires ignorance. It requires that we don’t know the facts,” says Sarah Lewis, Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University and founder of the Vision & Justice programme there, which connects research, art, and culture to promote equity and justice. Ms. Lewis was at the […]
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“We will see a …real surge in this disease – [we] will see it come back and we see people dying the way we saw them in the 90s and in 2000s,” said Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director, pointing to a “tenfold increase” from the 600,000 AIDS-related deaths recorded globally in 2023. “We also expect […]
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A high-level US delegation, led by diplomat Steve Witkoff, has commenced negotiations with Russian officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the aim of progressing toward a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The talks come as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to mediate a ceasefire, building on earlier discussions with Ukrainian officials. Focus on […]
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“I am deeply worried about reports of destruction of homes and livelihoods in North Darfur,” said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan. “Civilians continue to pay the price. Access to Zamzam camp is nearly impossible, just when people need support the most. We need unimpeded humanitarian access to deliver life-saving aid.” Zamzam […]
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As Afghanistan’s new school year commences, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has once again called on the Taliban to lift its ongoing ban on girls’ secondary education. This restriction, in place since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, has left millions of Afghan girls without access to education and is threatening […]
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Tallinn, March 21 – Estonia has committed to providing $107 million in military aid to Ukraine, according to a statement from the Estonian Ministry of Defense. This new aid package includes the urgent purchase of weapons and supplies from Estonian defense companies, fulfilling Ukraine’s official request for specific military equipment. The list of needs includes […]
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President Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order aimed at restricting the operations of the prominent law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, and Garrison LLP. The order had sought to limit the firm’s ability to engage with government contracts, suspend its security clearances, and impede its access to federal courthouses, potentially halting its operations. The […]
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India’s eastern state of Odisha has made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing massive gold reserves across several districts, potentially positioning the region as a key player in the country’s gold mining industry. The discovery, confirmed by Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, includes significant deposits in Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Angul, and Koraput districts. Additional gold-rich areas have been […]
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