Thousands flee homes in Mozambique as conflict and disasters fuel worsening crisis

The latest displacement brings the total number of people uprooted by violence, cyclones and social unrest in Mozambique to nearly 1.3 million, according to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR. The situation is particularly dire in Cabo Delgado province, where attacks by non-state armed groups continue to drive displacement, destroy infrastructure and disrupt recovery efforts. “Thousands […]

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Simon Harris Urges U.S. to Avoid Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals and Microchips

Tánaiste warns U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that new trade barriers would harm shared economic interests Tánaiste Simon Harris has written to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, cautioning against the imposition of tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors imported into the United States—two sectors that are critical to Ireland’s economy and central to its bilateral […]

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China Criticizes U.S. Decision on Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard

Beijing has denounced the U.S. administration’s decision to revoke Harvard University’s right to enroll foreign students, calling it a politicization of education that will damage the international reputation of the United States. Speaking on behalf of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, spokesperson Mao Ning stated: “China has always opposed the politicization of educational cooperation. The U.S. […]

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Lackawanna Man Sentenced in Kidnapping Conspiracy Involving Forced Marriage in Yemen

Buffalo, NY – A Federal Investigation Leads to Conviction A Lackawanna, New York man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to kidnap and forcibly marry his sister in Yemen, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo of the Western District of New York. Waleed Abughanem, […]

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In Honor of the Fallen: The Story Behind Memorial Day

“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death…”— James A. Garfield, May 30, 1868, Arlington National Cemetery Each spring, […]

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School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills 8 Children as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise

Dozens of children injured, 8 confirmed dead in Balochistan blast as accusations fly across the border “There were screams of children everywhere. It was the only thing you could hear.” The aftermath of a deadly school bus bombing in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province has deepened the already fragile tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi. The […]

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President Trump Condemns Putin After Deadly Airstrikes on Ukraine: ‘I Don’t Know What the Hell Happened to Him’

12 civilians dead, including children, after Russia’s largest air assault on Ukraine in three years By Solomon Alaka | Updated May 26, 2025 President Donald Trump on Sunday strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin following a devastating wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine — the largest aerial assault of the war to […]

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International Missing Children’s Day: A Global Call for Compassion and Action

May 26, 2025 On this International Missing Children’s Day, the world stands in solemn reflection, united by a shared commitment to the countless children whose lives have been abruptly and heartbreakingly altered. Today, we honour not only those who are missing but also the families and communities enduring the profound absence of a child. Each […]

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After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine

After a two-hour phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on May 19, US president Donald Trump took to social media to declare that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately start negotiations” towards a ceasefire and an end to the war. He did, however, add that the conditions for peace “will be negotiated between the two […]

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Russia and Ukraine Complete Largest Prisoner Exchange of the War: 1,000 Prisoners Swapped

1,000 prisoners released by each side amid ongoing conflict and deadly airstrikes In a significant humanitarian development, Russia and Ukraine have completed the exchange of 1,000 prisoners each, marking the largest swap since the war began over three years ago. The final group of 303 Ukrainian prisoners was handed over on Sunday, concluding a three-day […]

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