The worst outbreak of fighting in decades comes as Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militant groups. Without a clear path towards reconciliation, the threat of protracted violence looms.
US President Trump has threatened to attack Iran if it doesn’t agree to a new deal on its nuclear program by early March. Meanwhile, the UN’s nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to allow inspections at its nuclear sites.
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday that the Epstein and Gisèle Pellicot scandals are an illustration of intensifying threats to women and girls forced to suffer in silence.
On Friday the General Assembly was briefed on the latest developments of the UN80 Initiative – a system-wide reform effort to make the organisation more effective and fit for the future – including progress on the New Humanitarian Compact and on training and research reforms.
A 2018 agreement that aims to strengthen international cooperation on migration management must become reality, the UN Secretary-General said on Friday in New York.
Washington 26 February 2026 #2 nrafati Fri, 02/27/2026 – 19:50 Washington Fri, 02/27/2026 – 12:00 26 February 2026 Vice President JD Vance asserted that “the idea that we’re going to be in a Middle Eastern war for years with no end in sight – there is no chance that will happen… I think we all […]
Washington 27 February 2026 #1 nrafati Fri, 02/27/2026 – 20:06 Washington Fri, 02/27/2026 – 12:00 27 February 2026 Referring to Iran, President Trump said “I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that”. He added: “We haven’t made a final decision. […]
South Sudan was the focus of debate in the UN Human Rights Council on Friday as escalating violence and political tensions – alongside a massive humanitarian emergency and war in neighbouring Sudan – threaten efforts to achieve lasting peace.
Revisiting U.S. Alliances in Asia: Views from Australia, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines eschelhaas Fri, 02/27/2026 – 14:10 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe & Central Asia Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Gender & Conflict Future of Conflict Global Issues Visual Explainers My Reading List Revisiting U.S. Alliances in […]
Reports on Friday that major cities in Afghanistan have been bombed by the Pakistan military in a new escalation between the two countries have raised fears for civilians already struggling under the harsh rule of the de facto Taliban authorities.
