Category: World

Joseph is one of an increasing number of children who are joining gangs in Haiti, a Caribbean island nation which is experiencing overlapping security, humanitarian and governance crises. Some 1.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes because of gang violence and thousands more have died.  More robust protection measures for children in […]

HONIARA — A powerful and shallow earthquake rattled the Solomon Islands on Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2026, sending tremors through the Temotu Province and across the remote Santa Cruz Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the seismic event at a magnitude of 6.0, striking at 16:42 UTC. The quake’s epicenter was located approximately 130 […]

Washington DC – In a day of rapid-fire legal and economic upheaval, President Donald Trump has unilaterally re-imposed a 10% global tariff on nearly all U.S. imports. The executive move, signed Friday evening from the Oval Office, comes just hours after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down his previous, more expansive tariff regime […]

The rise of „Tradwives“ has certainly led many to believe that a return to traditional role models is key to higher birth rates. But a new study suggests that the solution lies much more in men taking on more responsibility at home. Because women are more likely to have children where they have the security […]

Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers.  On arrival, he headed directly to Malakal in Upper Nile state, meeting with local communities, their leaders, and returnees. He heard firsthand about their needs and the challenges they face amid the ongoing war in neighbouring Sudan.  Raising awareness  Mr. Fletcher is scheduled to travel to Jonglei, where a […]

Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a “litany of abuse” affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many were lured abroad by promises of legitimate jobs, only to find themselves detained, beaten and forced to commit online fraud. “The treatment endured by individuals within the context of scam […]

“Guided by science, we can transform AI from a source of uncertainty into a reliable engine for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said.  He urged the international community to build a future “where policy is as smart as the technology it seeks to guide.”  New expert panel  The Secretary-General noted that “AI innovation is moving at the speed […]

UK to cohost major international conference to reshape response to global challenges. The Conference will bring together partners from around the world to underscore need for more diverse forms of finance, cutting-edge technology and a focus on local leadership to drive solutions. It will establish new partnerships for international cooperation based on modern and diverse […]