Geopolitics
New York: Amid growing donor fatigue and a brutal war in Ukraine that has diverted the world’s attention, the world must not forget millions of people in need across the Middle East and North Africa, the UN chief told the Security Council on Wednesday. more
Seeds of change in Kenya as farmers lead way on tobacco-free farms

New York: In Kenya, a trailblazing sustainable agriculture project has helped hundreds of farmers move away from the harmful practice of growing tobacco, in favour of a healthier alternat ...

China: Black box of crashed plane recovered

Beijing: The black box of the China Eastern Airlines passenger plane that crashed Monday in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was recovered on Wednesday afternoon.

Mozambique: Thousands continue to flee violence in Cabo Delgado

New York: One year after brutal attacks by suspected Al Shabab militants began in northern Mozambique, thousands continue to flee ongoing violence in Cabo Delgado province, the UN refugee ...

China has fully militarised islands in South China Sea, claims key US military official

Washington: A top US military commander has warned that China has fully militarised at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea.

Time to negotiate end to ‘unwinnable’ war in Ukraine, Guterres declares

It’s time for a diplomatic solution to be found to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, amidst signs of hope that progress can be made to end an “unwinnable” and &ldq ...

DPR Korea’s grip on population has tightened since COVID

New York: In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea, human rights violations remain systematic, and the authorities’ grip on the ...

Tensions rise in Libya as risk of ‘parallel governments’ grows, Security Council hears

New York: Amid a political impasse that threatens to see Libya fractured again by two parallel governments, the priority must be maintaining hard-won gains and fulfilling the electoral as ...

International Court orders Russia to ‘immediately suspend’ military operations in Ukraine

New York: Russia must immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine, the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday, in The Hague.

Ukraine: Magnitude of civilian casualties demands investigation and accountability, Security Council hears

New York: The magnitude of civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine cannot be denied, the UN political chief told the Security Council on Thursday, demand ...