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According to internal records, the World Health Organization compensated sexual abuse victims in Congo with $250 each.

LONDON —  In the beginning of this year, the leader of the World Health Organization’s efforts to prevent sexual abuse went to Congo to deal with the largest recorded sexual scandal in the history of the U.N. health agency. This…

The European Union’s Proposal for Fresh Sanctions Against Russia to be Presented to Member States this Week.

BRUSSELS —  EU leaders are in the process of completing the final aspects of a 12th set of sanctions against Russia, which will involve prohibiting the trade of diamonds, according to EU foreign policy leader Josep Borrell’s statement on Monday….

The latest update reveals that construction is moving forward at the Russian facility where Iranian drones are being built.

WASHINGTON —  On Monday, a research organization reported that satellite images reveal the development of a factory in Russia that will manufacture kamikaze drones based on Iranian designs. These drones are expected to be used by Moscow to attack energy…

Olympics Blinken Vows to Back Ukraine in Winter Olympics

Washington —  On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured a high-ranking Ukrainian official of continuous support from the United States. This includes assistance to navigate through the winter months, as there are concerns of potential Russian attacks on Kyiv’s…

Russian representatives at the United Nations deny Western accusations regarding the conflict in Ukraine and the suppression of dissidents.

geneva —  On Monday, Western nations urged Russia to stop suppressing dissenting voices and to end its involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, which has resulted in human rights abuses. This comes as Russia is being reviewed by the United…

As concerns about the credit rating of the US continue to arise, there is increasing demand for the establishment of a “Fiscal Commission”.

As the possibility of a government shutdown approaches and the federal deficit continues to rise, Moody’s bond rating firm has downgraded its outlook for U.S. Treasury debt from “stable” to “negative” on Friday. Moody’s, the sole credit ratings agency that…

Jill Biden will head a new program aimed at increasing federal government research on women’s health.

WASHINGTON —  The Biden administration has recently revealed a new program at the White House aimed at enhancing the way the federal government conducts and finances research on women’s health. Despite comprising over half of the U.S. population, women have…

Nepal has officially banned the use of TikTok, stating that it causes disruptions in social cohesion.

Kathmandu, Nepal —  The government of Nepal has made the decision to prohibit the widely used social media platform TikTok, citing its negative impact on “social cohesion” within the nation. The decision was announced after a meeting with the Cabinet….

Infants are losing their lives in a hospital in Gaza City amidst the destruction and chaos.

On Sunday evening, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that 37 premature infants were moved to a different room at the hospital in Gaza without their incubators. Health workers attempted to warm up the room. As of Monday, six of…

A scarcity of fuel may impede trucks from delivering aid to Gaza.

Andrea De Domenico, the leader of OCHA’s office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, stated that the current situation is critical as many lives, including newborns in incubators at hospitals, are at risk due to the lack of electricity caused by…