Beijing, 6 October 2025 — Authorities in China have evacuated more than 347,000 people from coastal provinces as Typhoon Matmo strengthened before making landfall on Sunday, bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread disruption. Evacuations and Precautions The National Meteorological Center reported maximum sustained winds of 151 km/h (94 mph) as the storm approached the […]
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Martin Kimani, chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, presented its annual report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva during an interactive dialogue with country representatives. “Every year, events captured in news headlines and in the lived experiences of people of African descent tragically confirm that even at this stage of […]
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“Every older person has the right to age with dignity security and access to opportunities that enrich their lives,” said one of the key organisers of the International Day of Older Persons, Arjanita Elezaj. “These are not privileges, they are human rights,” she told a meeting at UN Headquarters to commemorate the day, where key […]
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Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release for attempting to kill a United States Supreme Court Justice. The Department of Justice advocated for a sentence of at least 30 years to life. “The attempted assassination of […]
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Paris, 6 October 2025 — In a stunning political development, Sébastien Lecornu resigned as Prime Minister of France on Monday, just one day after announcing his cabinet and only two weeks into his tenure. Sudden Departure Lecornu’s resignation was confirmed by the Élysée Palace, citing “personal and political reasons” amid growing speculation over internal disagreements […]
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Last July, in the remote locality of Butête, in southern Haiti, nine-year-old Jonas* lost his life to rabies. When a stray dog bit the boy on the leg, the wound seemed minor. Like many families living far from any health facilities, his mother was unaware that immediate care was critical. Within a week, the child […]
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Join in the fun on Friday 26 September when the EU celebrates the richness of its languages and cultures through the European Day of Languages. From special events and games to language cafés and hands-on activities, there is something for everyone. This year’s theme is Languages open hearts and minds!, reflecting that learning languages harnesses […]
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Days of violent protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have left nine people dead, including six civilians and three police officers, as tensions over political and economic grievances continue to escalate. Protests and Clashes The unrest began late last week when demonstrators, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), took to the streets demanding […]
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Georgia’s capital on Saturday in one of the largest protests in recent months, rallying against the ruling Georgian Dream party and its policies, which critics say are steering the country away from its European Union aspirations. Clashes and Police Response The protest, branded by organizers as […]
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Geneva, 5 October 2025 — On World Teachers’ Day, UNICEF has warned that 85 million children worldwide are currently not attending school, with the majority living in countries affected by armed conflict, displacement, and chronic instability. Global Education Crisis According to UNICEF’s latest figures, 234 million children require urgent support to access quality education. Of […]
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