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Year: 2024

“I am confident that we, in post-war Sudan, will put in great effort to overcome the trauma and heal.”

Mr. Ginish works as a national field coordinator for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sudan. He shares his story of being removed from Khartoum, his current living situation in Port Sudan, and the efforts he…

The United Nations Secretary-General has declared that Africa is currently the “global epicenter” of terrorism.

During a meeting in New York, António Guterres addressed counter-terrorism efforts across the continent. He expressed concern over terror groups causing destruction and division in countries through violent acts, mistrust, and fear. “Terrorist groups are expanding their influence, community by…

Bangladesh: Citing ‘dangerous decline’ of human rights, experts urge key reforms

The experts appointed by the Human Rights Council have issued a statement in response to the recent election victory of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She won her fourth term in office, although there was controversy surrounding her win due to…

Yastremska, Ukraine’s Fairytale Qualifier in Tennis, Praises Home Country’s Resilient Players

MELBOURNE, Australia —  Dayana Yastremska continued her impressive performance at the Australian Open on Wednesday, becoming the first female qualifier in 45 years to reach the semi-finals. She also took the opportunity to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in…

Anticipated Increase in Demand for Electricity to be Met by Green Energy Sources

Paris —  The International Energy Agency stated that there will be sufficient power from environmentally-friendly sources like wind, solar, and nuclear to meet the increasing global demand for the next three years. They also noted a decrease in emissions from…

Additional attacks in the Middle East as the initial meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group for the new year commences.

The U.S. military reports that it attacked three locations on Tuesday in western Iraq that were being used by Kataib Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. These strikes are in response to over 150 attacks by militant groups on…

The presence of AI audience members at Sundance sparks a walkout and brings attention to division within the community.

Park City, Utah —  A person in the audience was removed from a Sundance festival event on Tuesday due to a disagreement about artificial intelligence. This caused a group of people to leave, highlighting the divisive impact that this technology…

It is likely that a deal for Ukraine aid and border security in Congress will be reached within a week.

Capitol Hill  —  On Tuesday, American legislators stated that they are close to reaching an agreement on border security in exchange for Republican support in providing approximately $60 billion in aid to Ukraine. However, it is unlikely that the announcement…

Indigenous Communities and Conservation Organizations Petition Federal Court to Halt $10 Billion Energy Development in Arizona

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO —  A request has been made to a federal judge to halt the construction of a $10 billion transmission line in a remote valley in southeastern Arizona. The purpose of the line is to transport wind-generated electricity…

A shelter inspired by the hobbits provides relief for Ukrainian children experiencing stress.

Volunteers from a school in the Kyiv region of Ukraine created a bomb shelter that resembles a house from “The Hobbit” movies. The original school was destroyed during Russia’s invasion, but the volunteers rebuilt it and also added a playful…