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We are five women, carrying five different experiences, shaped by three countries, distinct encounters of oppression, and different journeys of resistance shaped by our feminist activism. Our histories might be very different but in our daily realities, we find ourselves bound together. There is a thread running through us, a shared struggle and a shared […]
Benito Müller, Anju Sharma, Jen Allan, Matthias Roesti and Luis Gomez-Echeverri. Every November, tens of thousands of people descend on the world’s annual UN climate conference. Presidents and prime ministers, negotiators, business executives, campaigners, journalists, celebrities and lobbyists converge on one city for two frenetic weeks, all convinced they need to be there. Everyone with […]
As governments at the UN seek ways to prevent the US from unilaterally mining the deep ocean floor for critical minerals, the latest UN seabed talks launched “long” processes that would seek to challenge Washington’s approach. The International Seabed Authority (ISA), the UN body regulating the deep ocean floor, held annual three-week talks ending on […]
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We are five women, carrying five different experiences, shaped by three countries, distinct encounters of oppression, and different journeys of resistance shaped by our feminist activism. Our histories might be…
Benito Müller, Anju Sharma, Jen Allan, Matthias Roesti and Luis Gomez-Echeverri. Every November, tens of thousands of people descend on the world’s annual UN climate conference. Presidents and prime ministers,…
As governments at the UN seek ways to prevent the US from unilaterally mining the deep ocean floor for critical minerals, the latest UN seabed talks launched “long” processes that…
Filipino domestic workers reveal the abuses they faced in Saudi Arabia A number of Filipino women working in private households in Saudi Arabia are being overworked, exploited and subjected to…
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Twenty years after 17 aid workers from the French humanitarian association Action contre la Faim (ACF) were killed in Muttur, eastern Sri Lanka, the authorities must finally deliver truth, justice and reparations, Amnesty…
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UN warns Sudan war entering deadlier phase as fighting spreads in Kordofan
The war in Sudan is entering a deadlier phase, the United Nations has warned, as intensified fighting in the Kordofan region, mounting civilian casualties from drone strikes and growing risks of regional spillover push the conflict toward the 1,000-day mark.
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LIVE: Security Council meets on escalating violence in Sudan
Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are set brief the Security Council this afternoon as members meet to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in Sudan, where intensified fighting – including in the Kordofan region – has driven widespread civilian harm and displacement. The region has seen a sharp escalation, including a deadly drone attack on […]
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Synthetic drug market disrupted in Syria after regime change
Past geopolitical tensions related to the synthetic drug “captagon” are now being mitigated with the Syrian authorities’ commitment to dismantle illicit manufacturing, says the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
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As Armenia Strives for Peace, Karabakh Refugees in Danger of Getting Left Behind
As Armenia Strives for Peace, Karabakh Refugees in Danger of Getting Left Behind eschelhaas Mon, 12/22/2025 – 13:12 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 Karine in her home in […]
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France to build new aircraft carrier — Macron
Macron said that France needed to be "strong to be feared" as Paris aims to enhance its projection as a naval power.
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US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela — reports
The US considered the pursued vessel to be part of "Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion," according to media reports. A US official reportedly said the vessel was flying a false flag.
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France: 3 suspects in Elysee Palace silverware theft to stand trial
France’s presidential silverware keeper and two other men are suspected of stealing thousands of euros’ worth of porcelain and other tableware from the president’s official residence.
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Mercosur summit: Lula, Milei clash over US-Venezuela tensions
Speaking at a Mercosur summit, Lula warned that a US invasion of Venezuela could spark a humanitarian crisis. The Brazilian leader also called on the EU to show "courage" and conclude a deal with the South American bloc.
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German engineer becomes first wheelchair user to visit space
German engineer Michaela Benthaus, who has paraplegia, traveled to space with Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin.
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How Georgian creatives are fighting for their freedom
Artists in Georgia are weary but defiant as they face arbitrary arrests, tough new laws and financial hardship from the country’s repressive government.