Gaza: Alongside conflict, an information war is still happening, warns UNRWA chief
“Palestinian journalists continue to do heroic work, paying a heavy price; 170 have been killed to date,” said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. “The free flow...
Haiti: Child recruitment by armed groups surges 70 per cent
According to the latest estimates, children now comprise up to half of all armed group members, with recruitment driven by widespread poverty, lack of...
Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Hope for an America Where Ending Poverty Comes Before...
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At a Virginia estate that shaped civil-rights history, an unlikely conservative keeps bipartisan hope alive.
By Ben Jealous —
The world of our...
How does it feel to be a problem in the U.S.?
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A call for a serious discussion to answer an age-old question. Black people are beyond tired to the bone. Our fatigue...
Iran protests: Human Rights Council probe condemns online, app-based repression
In their latest and final report, the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran alleged ongoing serious rights violations by the Iranian authorities stemming from massive protests...
Haitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support
The cancellation of most US funding in January means many services to the most vulnerable people have been cut or put on hold.Multiple political,...
The scientific and technological revolution following the groundbreaking decoding on the universe-origin – Science180
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The world just witnessed the #1 discovery of all time: the decrypting of the formation of the universe and life. No...
Two Flags Flying
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By Ted Glick —
For the last month or so there have been two small flags flying prominently outside the front door...
Live updates: Global Humanitarian Overview launch
Every year, the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview is an opportunity to highlight where needs are greatest - and how much funding is...
Senate Democrats Cave on Disastrous Republic Spending Bill
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Vantage Point VignetteComments and Commentary by Dr. Ron Daniels
It was shocking, shameful and demoralizing to witness a handful of nervous, spinless...
The Year of Malcolm X — by Dr. Ron Daniels
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As the world marks the 100th birthday of Malcolm X in 2025, Dr. Ron Daniels reflects on the powerful movement that...
Science180 Mathematically Reaches the Most Sought-After Milestone at the Intersection of Science and Faith...
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American scientist Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel mathematically proved that the Earth was formed 2.82 days, the Moon 3.32 days, and the Sun...
The Yard Brings Together Alumni, Students And Supporters For Kamala Harris
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The Yard—Howard’s cultural center—hosts Harris and a community united by legacy, leadership and resilience.
By Rachel Bunch, Essence —
The Yard, the heart...
Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence
In his message for the day Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated that the protection of healthcare facilities is a “fundamental tenet” of international humanitarian law,...
WFP runs out of food stocks in Gaza
On Friday, WFP announced it had delivered its last remaining supplies to kitchens preparing hot meals which are expected to be completely gone within...
America’s long history of anti-Haitian racism, explained
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The US has often singled out Haitian immigrants. GOP attacks are the latest example.
By Li Zhou, Vox —
This past week, Republicans amplified...
Eddy Kenzo, Bobi Wine, Bebe Cool … musicians who turn to politics
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By Musinguzi Blanshe, The Africa Report —
Popular musician Eddy Kenzo (aka Edrisah Musuuza) was appointed to be Uganda’s new senior advisor...
Dr. Ron Daniels’ Reflections on the 2025 Inauguration
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The Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels, shares his reflections on the 2025 Presidential Inauguration in this commentary. With his unique perspective as...
Sudan war: Life-saving cholera vaccination campaign begins in Darfur
The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Deputy Representative to the country Hala Khudari reported on Tuesday that the outbreak, which started in July 2024 in...
External flow of weapons into Sudan must end, insists UN’s Guterres
And amid spiralling violence and the massacre of civilians linked to advancing opposition forces in the Darfurs at the weekend, the UN chief called...
Aid surge into Gaza continues, UN teams prioritize immediate needs
Amid reports that a return to full-scale war at the weekend may have been averted with the announcement by Hamas that it would comply...
For too long, ‘unbound horrors’ have unfolded in Sudan
Since civil war erupted in April 2023 between the generals of the national army and their former allies-turned rivals, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...
National Reparations Rally in D.C. – May 17
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Reparations Activists to Host National Reparations Rally in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2025 Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Malcolm X:...
World News in Brief: Deaths on the Mediterranean, rights in Venezuela, new Security Council...
Regina De Dominicis – who also heads the agency’s Europe and Central Asia Regional Office – issued her plea for action after another small...
