A group of former journalists and staff from Voice of America (VOA), alongside advocacy groups such as Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), have filed a lawsuit in New York federal court seeking to reinstate employees and contractors who were terminated following President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14238. This […]
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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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Turkey has witnessed widespread protests after Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a strong political challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested and charged with corruption. His detention has sparked the largest wave of unrest in the country in over a decade, reminiscent of the 2013 Gezi protests. Imamoglu, who was set to […]
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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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The Biden administration is intensifying its antitrust efforts against major tech giants, including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple, while signaling a shift in its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are advancing significant antitrust lawsuits aimed at curbing the dominance of these companies in their […]
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A power outage that halted operations at Heathrow Airport for nearly 24 hours has prompted investigations from both the British government and the airport itself. The incident, which occurred last Friday, caused widespread disruption affecting 1,351 flights and approximately 291,000 passengers, making it one of the largest disruptions to hit the airport in recent history. […]
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On January 17, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of the Environment rolled out new regulations that permit the reuse of certain industrial wastes, particularly plastics, as Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF). This move aligns with the nation’s growing commitment to circular economy practices, aiming to reduce waste while promoting sustainability. The newly enacted regulations specifically target industrial plastic […]
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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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