Author: News Desk

  European Youth Week 2026 takes place from 24 April to 1 May 2026. This year’s edition is dedicated to solidarity and fairness as we celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe. An exhibition will showcase Europeans who have made a meaningful difference in society.  The Commission organises European Youth Week every two years to celebrate and promote youth engagement, participation and […]

The concerns follow reports that children were killed in northern Gaza after a tent sheltering civilians was hit in a strike. OCHA reiterated that under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian infrastructure “must be protected at all times.” Despite the insecurity, humanitarian partners continue to deliver food assistance, including in hard-to-reach areas, UN Spokesperson Stéphane […]

“The Results Report 2025 shows that with support from WHO and partners, countries have delivered tangible benefits for millions of people,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “At the same time, these gains cannot be taken for granted.” The report, released ahead of the World Health Assembly next month, finds progress on three fronts: expanding […]

The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a U.S. Army soldier, with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud, and making an unlawful monetary transaction. The charges arise from an alleged scheme in which Van Dyke […]

“I came here two weeks ago and we’ve come back today again with a convoy… but what is different today is the whole street in front of the hospital is completely destroyed,” said UN Children’s Fund spokesperson, Christophe Boulierac. In an exclusive video interview with UN News while on mission, Mr. Boulierac showed that although the […]

Today, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, after consulting with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), published approvals for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Defense Production Act (DPA) Consortium’s updated Voluntary Agreement and related Plans of Action. “The Defense Production Act is a powerful tool for addressing issues related to our nation’s defense and preparedness programs. […]

Speaking at the conclusion of an official visit to Mexico, the High Commissioner warned that violence remains a serious concern, with women rights defenders and reporters facing heightened risks, particularly when confronting organized crime, corruption or gender-based violence. Organised crime, fuelled by drug trafficking and the influx of arms, continues to have a major impact […]

Thank you. My name is Tysen Duva and I am the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. The Criminal Division is proud to partner with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and our law enforcement agency colleagues here today in announcing actions by the Scam Center Strike Force, which is part […]

The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the extension, calling it “an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building,” while urging all sides to refrain from actions that could undermine the truce and to engage constructively toward a lasting settlement. Yet even as diplomatic efforts continue, security incidents in and around the […]