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US deportations raise serious human rights concerns
The UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Tรผrk has voiced concern over the recent deportation of large numbers of non-nationals from the United States, particularly to third countries.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:
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โStop the 21st century atrocityโ in Gaza, Fletcher urges UN Security Council
No aid has entered Gaza for more than 10 weeks and every single one of the 2.1 million people there faces famine conditions, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said on Tuesday in a briefing to the Security Council in New York.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Half of womenโs organizations in crisis zones risk closure within six months
Womenโs organisations operating in crisis settings are being pushed to the brink by widespread funding cuts. In a report published on Tuesday, UN Women โ the UN agency for gender equality โ warned that 47 per cent of these groups may be forced to close within the next six months.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Gaza: 57 children reported dead from malnutrition, says WHO
In the aid desert of Gaza, malnourished children are dying while survivors can now expect a lifetime of dire health problems, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:As funding cuts bite, UN chief announces new dawn for peacekeeping
The future of peacekeeping took centre stage on Tuesday in Berlin as UN chief Antรณnio Guterres urged Member States to do more to support the global bodyโs 'blue helmets' and stave off the worst impacts of deep funding cuts.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Number of internally displaced breaks new record with no let-up in conflicts, disasters
A record 83.4 million people have been forced from their homes around the world, fuelled by an increase in disasters and conflict, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Tuesday.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:GAZA LIVE: โHumanity, the law and reason must prevailโ in Gaza, UN relief chief tells Security Council
The Security Council met in New York to discuss the horror unfolding in Gaza, where humanitarians warn of โa critical risk of famineโ and aid shipments have been blocked by Israel for over 70 days. UN relief chief Tom Fletcher briefed the Security Council, asking ambassadors if they will finally act decisively "to prevent genocide" and ensure respect for international law. He also called on Hamas to release all...
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:UN aviation council finds Russia responsible for downing of Malaysia Airlines flight
A UN body has found that Russia was responsible for the 17 July 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine that killed all 298 people on board.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:'The Germans are back:' Business leaders tell government it's time to deliver
At the Tegernsee summit, business leaders urged Germany's new government to turn campaign promises into reality.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Couple blamed other son for 7-week-old boyโs death, Hong Kong court hears
Prosecution says rib fractures and bleeding under the skull could not have been caused by brother, who was nearly two years old.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: NPA Dismisses Corruption Allegations
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has dismissed allegations of multi-billion-naira corruption purportedly going on in the authority, describing them as false and being peddled by mischief makers.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Lagos Rakes in N1.3trn Igr in 2024
[Daily Trust] The Lagos State government yesterday disclosed that it generated N1.3 trillion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2024, representing a 45% increase from N895 billion in 2023.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenya Leads in Smallholder Farmers Agri-Finance
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new report by Aceli Africa and Dalberg has spotlighted Kenya as a frontrunner in unlocking credit access for smallholder farmers, following the success of a blended finance model piloted by agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and Heifer International.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Attack on South Korean live-streamer in France sparks outrage, police investigation
Content creator Jinnytty was verbally abused while filming her walk around Toulouse, reigniting debate on anti-Asian racism and safety.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: East African Allies - Tanzania and Somalia Accelerate Partnership for Regional Prosperity
[Radio Dalsan] The Permanent Secretary for East African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Stephen Mbundi, engaged in discussions with H.E. Ilyas Ali Hassan, the Somali Ambassador to Tanzania, regarding bilateral relations between Tanzania and Somalia.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Why the Threats Against Nonprofit Tax Status Are Unprecedented
History shows that Trump isnโt the first US president to threaten to revoke a nonprofitโs tax-exempt status, but it is unique that he is doing it at a time when so many other federal resources are also being revoked.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India-Pakistan Military Crisis: A Testing Ground for Chinese Military Hardwareย
Clashes between the regional rivals marked the first use in combat of several Chinese weapons systems. And the previously untested inventory appears to be effective.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Defections - PDP's Collapse Imminent - Ganduje, Wike
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, yesterday, said the destruction of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is imminent.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong leader John Lee begins trade and investment push in Kuwait
Chief executive raises prospect of signing free-trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council and invites Kuwait to set up investment office.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Taiwan tests its new US-made Himars rocket systems for the first time
The launchers are expected to play a big role in any cross-strait conflict โ and more have been ordered.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Outrage in Peru as ancient site daubed with obscene graffiti
A video shared on social media shows a man spray painting an original wall of the pre-Columbian site.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Three Districts Took the Long View With Federal Relief Funds. Their Bets Are Paying Off.
Tutoring, literacy programs and focused math instruction were long-term district investments that stretched the impact of short-term federal grants.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Ukraine war: Zelensky challenges Russiaโs Putin to talks in Istanbul amid Trumpโs peace push
Zelenskyโs insistence on Putinโs presence at Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul tests Russiaโs commitment to ending the conflict.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India kills 3 suspected militants in Kashmir gun battle amid Pakistan ceasefire
The gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday, was the first since a tourist attack nearly sparked war between India and Pakistan.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Gรฉrard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial
The French actor, who denies the allegations, has been given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:How Are Foundations Responding to Federal Cuts?
Philanthropic groups and nonprofit organizations are navigating the lack of resources from the federal government. As philanthropy tries to fill the gap, nonprofit groups struggle to make ends meet.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:North Korean Spy Arrest in China May Signal Beijingโs Unease over Growing Pyongyang-Moscow Ties
There are signs that Beijing is growing frustrated with Pyongyang โ including the reported arrest of a North Korean spy in Shenyang, China.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India's inflation rate slows to 3.16% in April, marking six straight months of decline
India's headline inflation eased to 3.16% in April, the sixth consecutive month of decline.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:India seeks deeper defence ties with Japan amid push for strategic self-reliance
Japan can play a critical role in helping India respond to security threats, as New Delhi looks to broaden weapons procurement, analysts note.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Speaker Koffa Quits As House Prepares for New Election
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- After months of legal and political turmoil, Representative J. Fonati Koffa has officially resigned as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In his resignation address on Monday, Koffa was frank about his reasons, citing what he called the Executive Branch's failure to honor a Supreme Court ruling affirming his speakership.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Liberia: More Than Three Quarters Liberians Approve War and Economic Crimes Courts in Latest Continental Survey
[FrontPageAfrica] More than three quarters of Liberians have openly backed a war and economic crimes court for their country, according to a new survey released this month by Afrobarometer, an Accra based Pan African non-profit research organization. The survey is a big jump in confidence of citizens for the court from 2021, which was at 41 percent.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Kenya: High Court Suspends NHIF Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has suspended operations of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee that was to audit Sh33 billion claims pending the hearing of a suit against it.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:South Koreaโs World Ramen Festival leaves attendees hungry for more: โthrew most awayโ
Dubbed the โworst festival I have ever been toโ by one participant, the event in Busan left attendees fuming over poor organisation, limited choice, and lukewarm noodles.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Seven Dead, Gun Trucks Stolen in Attack On Nigerian Military Base
[Premium Times] At least seven soldiers have been killed in an attack by suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a military base in the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Antelope, Aircraft Collision - Asaba Airport Not Managed By Faan - Official
[Premium Times] "We will like to state that this incident did not occur at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which is managed by FAAN," an official said.
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