Category: World

WHO Representative in Lebanon Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar spoke to UN News from Beirut and said that Wednesday marked “one of the deadliest single days in the current escalation of violence” in the country.  In just minutes, multiple strikes hit densely populated areas, including the capital, Beirut, in the middle of the working day.  “In just 10 […]

In remarks to the Geneva-based international body, High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for urgent action to preserve the 2018 peace agreement between the Government and opposition to prevent fragmentation and retaliatory cycles that could spark a return to all-out civil war.  He described the human rights situation as among the world’s forgotten crises.  “We are at a dangerous point, when rising violence is […]

Here this evening, we have a chance to talk together at very turbulent times. And at a time when I’ve had the privilege of being the Foreign Secretary for seven months now, months that feel as though time has really sped up, and a time when there are conflicts and crises happening all over the […]

“Eco-anxiety” and “climate-anxiety” are the most widely known terms describing what people feel in response to being aware of the climate crisis. We conducted a review of published academic papers including original research articles and review papers, and found surprising results on how young people aged 10-29 years actually experience being aware of global warming […]

  In a year where the world became more volatile and fragmented, the European Union assumed more responsibility for its own security and stepped up efforts to boost its defence and preparedness. It continued to deliver for citizens and businesses, creating more opportunities and consolidating individual rights. These are just some of the findings of the General report on the activities of […]

A Connecticut woman who was a naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia and Herzegovina was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in prison for naturalization fraud based on lies about her prior criminal conduct to obtain U.S. citizenship. According to statements made in court and court documents, Nada Radovan Tomanić, 53, of West Virginia, served with the […]

In the wake of the final round of France’s local elections, we asked political pundit Frédéric Sawicki what the mayoral vote tells us about the political future of the two main contenders – Rassemblement National (RN) and La France Insoumise (LFI)? The Conversation: What was the outcome of France’s 2026 mayoral elections? Frédéric Sawicki: Let’s […]

The warning comes from the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and the World Food Programme (WFP). They said “essential assistance to the refugees will be drastically scaled back even further in the coming months” unless a $428 million shortfall is met. Hosting 1.3 million Chad is hosting some 1.3 million people who have fled Sudan, with the majority […]

Buildings are one of the largest contributors to global energy consumption. In 2025 they accounted for around 30% of total global energy demand, 70% of which came from residential buildings. But as cities grow and standards of comfort rise, many nations are faced with mounting housing and energy crises. This is especially important in light […]

Its mission: to prepare for the deployment of a mobile court expected to begin next month. This initiative can’t come soon enough for victims of crime who have long believed that accountability is out of reach.  Since 2018, South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, continues to face deep instability and violence despite a peace agreement […]