insert_link World Violence against children in conflict reaches record high UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba. Photo: UNDP A United Nations annual report has verified a record 41,370 grave violations against children in armed conflict during 2024, marking a 25 percent rise from the previous year. These violations—including killings, maimings, abductions, recruitment for combat, sexual violence, and attacks on schools and hospitals—represent the highest toll since the monitoring mechanism was established. The UN Secretary-General’s Special […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link World EU Calls for Calm Amid Rising Iran-Israel Tensions The European Union has voiced concern over growing tensions between Iran and Israel, calling on both nations to engage in dialogue and avoid further escalation. EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, said the bloc is closely monitoring the developing crisis in the Middle East. today26 June, 2025
insert_link World U.S. commitment to NATO ‘not in doubt’, says Rutte NATO’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has reassured allies that the United States remains fully committed to the alliance’s cornerstone Article 5, the mutual defense clause, amid ambiguous remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a press conference in The Hague, Rutte, according to Reuters, dismissed concerns, stating he had "no doubt that the U.S. is committed to NATO, totally committed to Article 5". His remarks were timely, following Trump's statement aboard […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link World NATO summit kicks off in The Hague NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Leaders from NATO’s 32 member states have convened in The Hague, Netherlands, for a two-day summit being hailed as “historic”—and potentially one of the costliest ever at over €183 million. The UK Times reports that the gathering aims to approve sweeping plans to increase defense budgets, strengthen military posture, and allow direct dialogue between President Trump and NATO officials on the delicate Israel‑Iran conflict. Under […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link World Russia condemns U.S. strikes as Israel pounds Tehran; EU warns of Hormuz risk BRUSSELS / MOSCOW / TEHRAN, 23 June 2025 – Global tensions are rising as new military strikes intensify the Israel–Iran conflict and world leaders condemn escalatory moves. Russia’s Foreign Ministry and President Vladimir Putin strongly condemned the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities this past weekend. Describing the attack as “absolutely unprovoked aggression” and “dangerous,” the Kremlin accused Washington of violating international norms. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Reuters […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link World French PM meets unions for final talks on pension reforms PARIS, France - French Prime Minister François Bayrou has convened industry and union leaders in Paris today for a final round of negotiations, dubbed the 'pension conclave', aimed at resolving widespread discontent over the 2023 pension reforms, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64. The reforms, backed by President Macron and passed via Article 49.3 in March 2023, provoked national strikes and fierce protests that paralyzed the country. […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link World South Africa’s GOOD Party calls out selective enforcement of international law PRETORIA, South Africa – The GOOD Party in South Africa has criticised the United States and other global powers for selectively applying international law based on strategic interests. “They have a moral and legal obligation to uphold international law—not cherry‑pick when it suits them,” said party secretary-general Brett Herron. Herron’s remarks come amid escalating conflict in the Middle East after U.S. strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities. He echoed South […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link World Trump reacts to Israel’s assault on Iran Iran says several of its top military commanders and a senior official to the country's Supreme Leader have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes that targeted the country's nuclear facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military campaign will continue until he concludes the Iran no longer poses a threat to the region. The Iranians responded with more than 100 drones targeting Israel, and accused the United […] today13 June, 2025
insert_link World Deadly Crash: Air India Dreamliner plunges near Ahmedabad, only one survivor An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London’s Gatwick Airport crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff today, claiming the lives of 241 people onboard and on the ground, according to Indian officials. The aircraft, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members—including 11 children and 2 infants—hit a medical college hostel in Meghani Nagar, triggering a massive fireball and thick smoke visible across the […] today12 June, 2025
