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The US House has passed a proposal to prevent a partial government shutdown.

On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives casted a vote of 336-95, passing a proposal to prevent a partial shutdown of the government on Saturday. However, the decision also delays any controversial discussions regarding spending priorities until early 2024. The…

A program aimed at training young Africans hopes to tackle climate issues.

A group of 50 talented individuals from 19 different African nations recently participated in a 21-day program in Accra, Ghana to enhance their leadership and professional skills. This program, known as the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), is funded by…

The rise in civilian casualties in Ukraine and Myanmar is being fueled by an increase in the usage of land mines.

GENEVA —  A recent report by a land-mine monitor revealed that the deployment of anti-personnel land mines in Ukraine and Myanmar by Russia and Myanmar, respectively, resulted in a significant increase in civilian casualties in these countries. According to a…

The battlefield is where Ukrainian combat medics administer blood transfusions.

After nearly two years since Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine, combat medics have begun administering blood transfusions on the battlefield. In order to successfully execute this vital duty, the medics are receiving specialized training. Myroslava Gongadze provides updates from Bucha,…

A Russian individual who was found guilty for the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and later fought in Ukraine has been granted clemency.

WASHINGTON —  According to his lawyer, a previous detective from Russia who was found guilty for the killing of a Russian journalist in 2006 has been granted clemency in return for participating in combat in Ukraine. In 2014, Sergei Khadzhikurbanov…

A high-ranking European Union official has stated that Ukraine will not fulfill its promise to withdraw its artillery by March.

The European Union will not meet its original goal of providing Ukraine with one million artillery shells and missiles by March of next year. On Tuesday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius revealed this information at a meeting of EU defense…

The United States is currently facing a crucial moment in its battle against racism, according to an expert not affiliated with the government.

Between October 31st and November 14th, she journeyed across the United States, starting in Detroit, Michigan and ending at the Louisiana coast. Along the way, she also stopped in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Washington DC. After conducting a 14-day investigation,…

The United Nations representative expressed extreme shock and anger over the violent assault in Kherson, Ukraine.

Numerous non-combatants were fatally wounded and harmed, including a two-month-old infant who was admitted to a hospital for treatment. Reports indicate that a hospital and an ambulance were hit, resulting in injuries to two medical staff members and a patient….

Humanitarian efforts intensify in addressing the severe cholera epidemic in Sudan.

International organizations and collaborators are increasing their efforts to address the epidemic, which was initially reported in Gedaref state in the eastern region on September 26th. There have been at least 2,525 possible instances of acute watery diarrhea/cholera, with 78…

UPDATE: The crisis at the Gaza hospital persists as heavy rain causes additional concern.

The Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres released a statement expressing his grave concern about the dire conditions and significant loss of life seen in Gaza’s medical facilities.  The Secretary-General reiterated the statement, calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in…