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Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to keep mothers from dying
World
August 20, 2025
Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to keep mothers from dying
Dakar, Senegal AP — On a recent evening in Senegal‘s capital of Dakar, an imam named Ibrahima Diane explained to…
This military junta is rebranding itself to hold elections. But a UN probe has found evidence of intensifying atrocities
World
August 17, 2025
This military junta is rebranding itself to hold elections. But a UN probe has found evidence of intensifying atrocities
As evidence mounts of intensifying atrocities, including the torture of children, being committed in Myanmar, the country’s military generals are…
Israel says UN chief warned it could be listed in upcoming sexual violence report
Middle East
August 13, 2025
Israel says UN chief warned it could be listed in upcoming sexual violence report
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel about potentially listing the country’s armed forces in an upcoming UN report…
At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says
World
July 29, 2025
At least 21 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says
Kinshasa, Congo AP — At least 21 people were killed on Sunday in an attack on church premises in eastern…
UN aid chief says next few days will be “make or break” for aid efforts in Gaza
Middle East
July 28, 2025
UN aid chief says next few days will be “make or break” for aid efforts in Gaza
We’ve been hearing today from UN aid chief Tom Fletcher, who has warned the coming days will be “make or…
“Level of death” in Gaza “without parallel,” UN chief says
Middle East
July 23, 2025
“Level of death” in Gaza “without parallel,” UN chief says
Starvation is “knocking on every door” in Gaza, according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who called the situation a…
FM intensifies diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions
Egypt
July 19, 2025
FM intensifies diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions
CAIRO, July 18 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty continued his intensive diplomatic efforts aimed…
The UN’s 80th anniversary: A call for urgent reform
Opinion
July 14, 2025
The UN’s 80th anniversary: A call for urgent reform
This year, the UN celebrates its 80th anniversary, amidst a backdrop of escalating global geopolitical tensions and conflicts. This includes…
Iran expels half a million Afghans in 16-day stretch since recent conflict with Israel, UN says
Middle East
July 13, 2025
Iran expels half a million Afghans in 16-day stretch since recent conflict with Israel, UN says
CNN — More than half a million Afghans have been expelled from Iran in the 16 days since the conflict…
US imposing sanctions on senior UN official focused on Palestinian human rights
World
July 10, 2025
US imposing sanctions on senior UN official focused on Palestinian human rights
CNN — The US is imposing sanctions against a senior UN official focused on the human rights of Palestinians, US…