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After enduring 28 days adrift in the ocean, Sri Lankan migrants continue to face challenges.

Selvan is riding his motorcycle to purchase groceries from a shop close by in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. However, the strong sunlight is causing him discomfort and hindering his ability to focus. His vision becomes blurred as he begins to panic,…

The advancement of women’s rights is crucial for the economic revival of Afghanistan.

The report presents a dismal overview of socio-economic circumstances following the resurgence of the Taliban in August 2021. The decline of women’s rights and the near-collapse of the banking system are highlighted as significant issues of worry. The economy of…

Guterres strongly condemns attack in Iran; over 80 reportedly killed

According to Iranian authorities, over 170 individuals have also sustained injuries at the location. According to local officials, news sources have reported that two blasts occurred while a large crowd was on their way to a cemetery in Kerman. This…

Indonesia has been called upon to safeguard refugees in the wake of a violent attack by a group.

According to media reports, a large group of young individuals forcefully entered a basement where numerous Rohingya refugees were seeking shelter. The Rohingya are a predominantly Muslim group who have escaped numerous instances of mistreatment in Myanmar, which is primarily…

The UN mission chief emphasizes that the Taliban’s adherence to “international norms” is a non-negotiable aspect of their return.

The leader of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, emphasized the importance of increasing communication with the unofficial Taliban leaders who took control in August 2021. According to her statement to the Council, the state of human rights…

North Korea is being encouraged to pursue diplomatic solutions after their most recent launch of a ballistic missile.

“In light of the current challenges in maintaining global peace and security, it is crucial to decrease tensions on the Korean Peninsula in order to promote cooperation,” stated Khaled Khiari, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia, and…

The Security Council was informed that attempts to revive the Iran nuclear agreement are currently not progressing.

The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) outlines the guidelines for overseeing Iran’s nuclear program and enabled the removal of US sanctions. It was mutually agreed upon by Iran, the five permanent members of the Council (China, France, Russia,…

Myanmar has surpassed Afghanistan to become the leading producer of opium in the world.

According to UNODC, the production of opium in a Southeast Asian nation has exceeded that of Afghanistan. This is due to the Taliban’s ban on opium production in April of last year, which resulted in a 95% decrease in cultivation….

Violence spreads across more than two-thirds of Myanmar, exacerbating the need for humanitarian aid.

According to media reports, there is a group of well-armed ethnic militias and the People’s Defence Forces (PDF) who are fighting against the military. This group supports the National Unity Government (NUG) and is against the military coup that took…

North Korea’s military satellites pose a significant danger to both civil aviation and shipping.

Mohamed Khaled Khiari, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations, informed ambassadors that the satellite was successfully placed on a rocket and launched on November 21. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s…