The Taliban’s enforcement of strict dress codes for women in Afghanistan must be brought to an end.
Since the beginning of January, there has been a rise in reported incidents that are allegedly connected to women not adhering to the Taliban’s strict dress code. The experts chosen by the Human Rights Council urged the de facto authorities…
The World Food Programme is urgently requesting access to provide aid in Sudan, as there are reports of people suffering from starvation.
The World Food Programme reported the circumstances as critical, emphasizing that nearly 18 million individuals throughout the nation are currently experiencing severe food insecurity. Approximately five million people are currently facing extreme levels of hunger caused by ongoing conflict in…
The city of Rafah in Gaza is described as a “pressure cooker of despair.” The United States ambassador to the United Nations emphasizes the crucial importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
The speaker emphasized the need for a thorough and timely investigation by the United Nations and an impartial external evaluation by a non-UN organization regarding UNRWA. The allegations of UN employees’ involvement in the 7 October terror attacks by Hamas…
The World Court will make a decision on whether it has the authority to proceed with a case regarding alleged genocide between Russia and Ukraine.
THE HAGUE — The International Court of Justice, the highest legal body of the United Nations, is expected to make a decision on Friday regarding a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of breaching international law. Ukraine claims that…
The Chief of the Ukrainian Army outlines his priorities amidst uncertainty surrounding his future.
KYIV, UKRAINE — The leader of the military, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, stated a list of important matters for Ukraine and identified obstacles hindering the country’s efforts in the war in an article published on Thursday. This comes after reports from multiple…
Skyscraper-Sized Asteroid to Fly by Earth
The flying object spotted near Earth on Friday is not a bird or a plane, but rather an asteroid that measures the same width as the Empire State Building’s height. In 2008, this celestial body was named OS7 and was…
The forecasts issued by the US Hurricane Center will now encompass inland regions as well.
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — The National Hurricane Center is updating their “cone of uncertainty” for predicting the location and intensity of tropical storms. This year, it will also provide forecasts for inland regions, as wind and flooding can be more…
Researchers attempt to evaluate the effects of wars on the environment and climate change.
Countries waging wars are more focused on winning battles than mitigating their environmental impact. But researchers — who say the environmental impact of active conflicts is substantial — are trying to measure wars’ effects. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports. Carla…
A significant increase in the number of new cancer diagnoses is predicted for the year 2050.
Geneva — According to the latest data from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the number of new cancer cases is expected to increase by 77% by 2050, reaching over 35 million. This is a significant rise from…
The funding crisis is jeopardizing aid efforts in Gaza.
Thomas White, the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza and UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, expressed concern about the ability of Gazans to survive the crisis without UNRWA. He mentioned receiving reports of people in the…