Afghanistan is once again facing a devastating earthquake, adding to the already heavy burden of challenges faced by the country.
On Sunday morning, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in regions northeast of Herat city. As of Monday evening, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that two individuals had died and more than 150 were wounded in…
Trade between China and Southeast Asia is increasing as a result of the Belt and Road Initiative, but there are also concerns arising.
Taipei, Taiwan — In the past decade since China introduced the Belt and Road Initiative, trade with Southeast Asian countries has increased by over 100%. China has invested billions of dollars in constructing railways, airports, ports, and other infrastructure to…
The UN’s relief leader is calling for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Roughly 9,000 individuals have allegedly lost their lives, with over 5.6 million being displaced and 25 million in need of assistance due to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, as well as other…
The latest PlayStation controller is designed to improve accessibility for gamers with disabilities.
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Paul Lane utilizes his oral features, specifically his mouth, cheek, and chin, to operate buttons and maneuver his virtual vehicle along the racetrack in Gran Turismo on the PlayStation 5. This has been his method of…
Cybercriminals Target Websites of Guatemalan Government
GUATEMALA CITY — On Saturday, hackers associated with the activist group Anonymous caused a national security incident in Guatemala by disabling several government websites, as reported by Guatemalan authorities. The assaults were in aid of protests organized by Indigenous groups…
The United Nations has expressed worry about barriers hindering the smooth withdrawal of its mission in Mali.
The peacekeeping operation, known as the most dangerous assignment for UN soldiers, is set to be fully completed by December 31, following the instructions of its Security Council mandate. Once that time comes, the transitional authorities will take control of…
The stories of refugees from Armenia are like a handful of soil.
Around 100,000 refugees have entered Armenia since September’s conclusion, and numerous individuals have been assisted by the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). These are a few of their tales. © IOM/Joe Lowry Ophelia Aghajanyan Unfortunately, Ophelia Aghajanyan and…
A lawsuit against GMOs in Kenya has been dismissed by the court, causing concerns about trade in East Africa.
NAIROBI, KENYA — A court in Kenya has rejected a lawsuit contesting the importation of genetically modified foods, upholding a previous court decision that permits the introduction of GMOs. The Law Society of Kenya, the leading organization for legal professionals,…
The mandate for investigating human rights violations in Ethiopia has ended, leaving victims in a state of uncertainty.
The final report from the independent investigators on human rights comes as their term expired on Friday, coinciding with the conclusion of the 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. This has left victims in a state of…
Agencies have launched a funding appeal to support families affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
On Saturday, the area experienced two significant earthquakes, which were followed by a succession of aftershocks. Among these, a major one occurred on Wednesday, causing severe damage to several homes that had survived the initial quake. UN agencies report that…