Many activists view India as the latest battleground in the fight against female genital mutilation.
Washington — The United Nations published a report on Friday revealing the frequency of female genital mutilation worldwide. It has brought focus to the tradition within the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim subgroup residing in India. India was not included…
The conflict in Ukraine has caused concern in the United Nations Security Council regarding attacks on civilians.
“We denounce any acts of aggression towards civilians and civilian infrastructure,” stated Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General at the UN’s Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations departments. “These actions are against international laws, deemed unacceptable and must cease immediately.” Sadly,…
The Security Council demands an immediate ending of violence in Sudan.
In the adoption of resolution 2724 (2024), with 14 in favor and one abstention (Russia), the Council urged all conflicting parties to communicate with one another to find a lasting solution to the conflict. The confrontation between the Sudanese Armed…
Conducting a ground assault in Gaza’s Rafah area would heighten the probability of large-scale crimes against humanity.
Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for Volker Türk in Geneva, stated to reporters that the current dire situation could worsen in the near future if Israeli troops take action in the southern border city, as they have threatened to do, unless…
Kaag is collaborating closely with partners to establish a new lifeline for maritime aid in Gaza.
On Friday, the Commission, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates, United States, and United Kingdom issued a joint statement declaring their plan to establish a new pathway in collaboration with the UN’s Sigrid Kaag. The United Nations coordinator, authorized by the Security…
Zelenskyy, Erdogan Discuss Prospective Peace Negotiations With Russia
Istanbul — According to reports from the Ukrainian president’s office and Turkish media, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Friday to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the grain trade in…
Sweden has officially become a member of NATO in response to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine.
On Thursday, Sweden officially became a member of the NATO military alliance. Officials cited Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine as the reason for this decision. This came at a time when the alliance was conducting extensive exercises in the Arctic…
The agreement between the US and China for collaboration in Science and Technology has been extended for an additional six months.
State Department — The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that there has been an agreement between the United States and China to prolong a science and technology agreement for an additional six months. A spokesperson for Voice of America…
Farmers in Panama are embracing an eco-friendly venture by breeding butterflies.
Several ranchers in Panama are shifting their focus from raising large animals to raising smaller ones – butterflies. This not only benefits the environment, but also proves to be a successful economic choice for some. Oscar Sulbaran shares the details…
NASA and the United States Navy are collaborating to train astronauts for a mission to the Moon.
San Diego, California — The USS San Diego is a military vessel created for transporting soldiers and supplies to battle areas. The crew regularly practices for this task at their homeport in San Diego, California, situated on the coast of…