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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is…
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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is thrilled to announce its next International Board. The organisation is also announcing the appointment of Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as its reelected International President. The new members include: Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as International President – re-elected Desiree Sterner of WILPF Sweden as Vice President Diana Salcedo of WILPF Colombia as Vice President […]
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Candidates running in Zambia’s general elections on 13 August must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten human rights before, during and after the polls, Amnesty International said today. In a new briefing, Authoritarian Practices Eating Away at Human Rights in Zambia: Escalating crackdown on human rights ahead of the 2026 general […]
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In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.
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The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is thrilled to announce its next International Board. The organisation is also announcing the appointment of Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as…
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Candidates running in Zambia’s general elections on 13 August must commit to reversing a growing pattern of authoritarian practices that threaten human rights before, during and after the polls, Amnesty…
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In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less…
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Turkey’s parliament has taken a major step toward ending four decades of conflict with the PKK. The new law sets out how some militants can return to civilian life, but…
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A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.
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Lebanon strikes deepen crisis as hunger rises and conditions worsen in Gaza
At least nine people were reported to have been killed in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as ongoing hostilities continue to exact a heavy toll on civilians and drive a worsening humanitarian crisis marked by rising hunger and strained public services.
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Abuse of women journalists made ‘easier and more damaging’ by AI
Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May.
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DPRK Korea: Continued militarisation a ‘serious concern’, political affairs chief warns Security Council
The continued pursuit of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development by The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea remain “a matter of serious concern,” the UN’s political affairs chief told the Security Council on Thursday.
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Hormuz crisis strangling global economy, Guterres warns, demanding solutions to end stalemate
The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could push tens of millions into poverty, trigger a surge in global hunger and even tip the world towards recession, the UN Secretary-General warned on Thursday.
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Palestinian Authority Claims Success in Local Elections amid Spiralling Crises
Palestinian Authority Claims Success in Local Elections amid Spiralling Crises eschelhaas Thu, 04/30/2026 – 16:37 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Analyst’s Notebook / Middle East & North Africa 30 April 2026 2 minutes Palestinian Authority Claims Success […]
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Somalia’s Election Standoff and New Inflection Point
Somalia’s Election Standoff and New Inflection Point glenssen Thu, 04/30/2026 – 14:29 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean Middle East & North Africa United States Global Issues & Institutions My Reading List Podcast / Africa 30 April 2026 1 minute Somalia’s Election Standoff and New Inflection Point This week on The Horn, Alan […]
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Hormuz disruption deepens energy shock through vulnerable regions
With no end in sight to the shipping stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz and as Brent crude oil prices hovered at around $118 in trading on Thursday, the prospect of running out of fuel, gas and more has focused attention in the world’s capitals on finding solutions, quickly.
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Central Asia celebrates 20 years as a nuclear-weapon-free zone
Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan was once the Soviet Union’s primary testing ground for nuclear weapons. Today, in an age of rising nuclear threats, the Semipalatinsk Treaty – which saw a group of Central Asian countries renounce nuclear weapons in 2006 – is more relevant than ever.
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AI in advertising risks fuelling information crisis, UN warns
With spending on advertising topping $1 trillion a year worldwide, the United Nations on Wednesday highlighted the untapped power of major brands to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence, warning that a failure to act could deepen a global information integrity crisis.
What fossil fuels really cost us in a world at war
Anne Jellema is Executive Director of 350.org. The war on Iran and Lebanon is a deeply unjust and devastating conflict, killing civilians at home, destroying lives, and at the same time sending shockwaves through the global economy. We, at 350.org, have calculated, drawing on price forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Goldman Sachs, just […]