Wave of increased food insecurity hits West and Central Africa
This is a four million increase in the number of people currently dealing with food insecurity in that region. Mali is facing the worst situation – around 2,600 people there…
Gaza war: ‘Direct hits’ on more than 200 schools since Israeli bombing began
Satellite imagery pointed to at least 53 schools “totally destroyed” since conflict erupted on 7 October 2023 and a near nine per cent increase in attacks on school premises since…
‘Historic milestone’ as child mortality hits record low of 4.9 million in 2022
Figures released by the UN Interagency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) reveal the global under-five mortality rate has declined by 51 per cent since 2000. Some countries such…
UN chief hits back at ‘false’ claim he justified Hamas terror attacks
Addressing Tuesday’s debate in the Council on the worsening crisis in Israel and Palestine, the UN chief said that although nothing could justify the “appalling” attacks by Hamas of 7…
Russian Foreign Minister hits out at West’s ‘empire of lies’
Sergey Lavrov said power was slipping through the hands of the old order, dominated by Washington, which has long rejected the principle of equality. Americans and Europeans “make all sorts…
Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts
The law was adopted shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Special Rapporteurs said they had already raised serious concerns over the law with the Russian Government and through public statements.…
Hurricane Harold hits the US state of Texas
File photo Hurricane Harold hit the southern coast of the US state of Texas. According to the American media, rain continues in the southern coastal areas of Texas. Seven and…
Beeper Joy hits Gujarat, videos of horrific scenes of the storm surfaced
Gujrat: Cyclone Bipar Joy hit the coast of the Indian state of Gujarat, the effects of which were seen in the state of India. According to the Indian Meteorological Department,…
UNHCR calls for concerted action as forced displacement hits new high
The agency’s flagship annual report, Global Trends in Forced Displacement 2022, found that by the end of 2022, the number of people displaced by war, persecution, violence, and human rights…
Strong earthquake hits Pacific Ocean near New Caledonia, tsunami warning issued
Photos courtesy of Foreign Media A strong earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean southeast of New Caledonia near the Australian city of Sydney, after which a tsunami warning was issued…