Category: World

The fighting in Artibonite last week led more than three quarters of the displaced to seek refuge in the commune of Marchand Dessalines. Forced returns Armed groups have also clashed in the West department in Cité Soleil since 13 June, displacing more than 5,000 people and forcing the non-governmental organization Médecins Sans Frontières to suspend […]

A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with the planned violent attack at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House earlier this month. Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, of Chicago, was allegedly an administrator and member of Signal messaging groups that included members who appeared to communicate with others regarding the planning […]

“The Charter was a promise to the world: That humanity can choose cooperation over chaos; law over lawlessness; dignity over domination; and hope over fear,” Mr. Guterres said.  Signed on 26 June 1945, the Charter is the founding document of the United Nations. It codified the major principles of international relations and outlined the UN’s goals of maintaining peace and security, reaffirming fundamental […]

A federal jury in the Central District of California convicted a Los Angeles man today of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.  “Elias Shabazz preyed on a vulnerable victim using physical and sexual violence and cruel psychological coercion to compel commercial sex acts for his own profit,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva […]

Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the Security Council on latest developments in the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and former allies the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now in its fourth year. Over the past two weeks, drone attacks by the parties have increased significantly in El Obeid, while […]

I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom is concerned by the impact of the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, which is worsening an already dire humanitarian situation.  We commend the swift response of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and we welcome MONUSCO’s efforts to ensure that critical supplies can reach affected areas.  The […]

A dual Canadian American citizen who was extradited from Canada pleaded guilty today for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the deaths of a family, including two children under the age of three, in the St. Lawrence River. “This case is a tragic example of what happens when alien smugglers act […]

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) said that 115 ships carrying roughly 2,500 crew members had left the Gulf during the first three and a half days of the operation. The figures offered the first concrete measure of an evacuation launched this week to rescue some 11,000 mariners stranded aboard 600 vessels since the war pitting […]

UK deploying 68‑strong search and rescue team, including specialist dogs, to support life‑saving efforts in Venezuela £2 million UK humanitarian funding will support immediate response and coordination UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) is also sending an advance team to assess urgent health needs and inform further UK medical support The UK is releasing an initial £2 […]

Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave. On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the United Kingdom’s warmest June day on record, with the mercury climbing to 36.1°C. And according to early […]