This year, the number of migrant children drowning in the Mediterranean has doubled; Photo: File Geneva: The United Nations report revealed that 289 children died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea this year and this number is several times higher than last year. According to the World News Agency, the United Nations report said that…
Clashes continue in Sudan between two warring factions of the army; Photo: File Khartoum: In Sudan, 34 people were killed in the battle of Ghamsan between two warring army groups in a busy market. According to Al Arabiya News, the clashes between the army and the paramilitary forces in Sudan are still ongoing. Clashes continue…
Peshawar: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced financial assistance for the families of the children who died under landslides in Shangla district. According to Express News, the Prime Minister has announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the families of each child who died under the landslide. Financial assistance will also be given…
An out-of-control vehicle crashes into a school building An out-of-control car rammed into a primary school building in London’s Wimbledon area, 9 people including children were injured in the accident. Police say that the incident took place at 10 am, seven children and two adults are among the injured. Police said that no arrests have…
Presenting her latest annual report, Virginia Gamba, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, appealed for “bold and resolute action” to protect boys and girls at risk of death, recruitment, rape and other horrors. The report covers 26 situations in five regions worldwide, representing another high. Countries include Ethiopia, Mozambique and…
Thousands of dead fish washed up on river banks in Iraq Thousands of dead fish washed up on the banks of a river in the Iraqi province of Maysan. The news agency from Baghdad said with reference to the Iraqi authorities that a committee has been formed to find out the reason for the death…
“We must not leave this for our children to fix – no matter how inspiring their activism,” he told the Human Rights Council, advocating for a “just transition” to a green economy. “I ask every member of this Council to take this clear message out of the Palais des Nations and into every aspect of…
“Aggressive and pervasive marketing of foods and beverages high in fats, sugars, and salt to children is responsible for unhealthy dietary choices,” said Dr. Francesco Branca, Director of the UN health agency’s Department of Nutrition and Food Safety. “Calls to responsible marketing practices have not had a meaningful impact.” As such, he said governments should…
A tragic incident took place in the Indian state of Telangana where a mother committed suicide along with her two young children. According to local media reports, the incident took place in Chot Opal, a suburb of Hyderabad city. The woman was married to 28-year-old Rajeshwari, while her children were aged between 2 and 5…
It was also revealed that Indian pharmaceutical companies paid bribes of 60,000 dollars to hide the deaths of children. New Delhi: Hundreds of children around the world have died due to the substandard medicines of Indian pharmaceutical companies, it has been revealed that the companies use harmful ingredients in the preparation of medicines. According to…
