In Washington, Fletcher presses for action as Sudan war grinds on
Thousands have fled El Fasher and surrounding areas with many arriving in the locality of Tawila after walking for days under threat of violence. In Washington, Fletcher presses for action…
Renewed calls for two-State solution amid ‘perilously fragile’ conditions for Palestinians
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Invisible Highways: The Global Network of Undersea Cables Connecting the Internet Around the World
Red buoys mark the route of the submarine cable. Invisible Highways: The Global Network of Undersea Cables Providing Internet Connectivity Around the World Economic development About 99 percent of international…
Partial opening of the Rafah crossing – the hope and anxiety of Palestinians in Gaza
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The UN is sounding the alarm: five years after the coup, mass sexual violence continues in Myanmar
Natural disasters and fighting have forced millions of people in Myanmar to flee their homes. The UN is sounding the alarm: five years after the coup, mass sexual violence continues…
Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’
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Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO
The flag of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) flies at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO By Vibhu Mishra…
UNICEF: Every third child in Europe and Central Asia experiences corporal punishment
Violent discipline has long-term emotional and psychological consequences. UNICEF: Every third child in Europe and Central Asia experiences corporal punishment Human rights Across Europe and Central Asia, millions of children…
Invisible highways: The vast network of undersea cables powering our connectivity
Red buoy markers mark the path of a submarine cable being laid in the ocean. The Second International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit will take place on 2–3 February 2026 in…
UN human rights chief welcomes preparation of treaty on crimes against humanity
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