The devastation in Gaza starkly contrasts the ambitious global promises made this week at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) in Doha, where world leaders pledged to “leave no one behind.” For residents like Yassir Shaheen, who leads the charity Humanity First UK in Gaza, the reality on the ground is grim. “Many

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The United States has skipped a mandatory United Nations review of its human rights record, becoming only the second country in history to abstain from the process, joining Israel in its absence. The review, part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), is a UN mechanism designed to scrutinize the human rights practices of all 193

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Honda Motor Co., the Japanese automotive giant, has reported a significant drop in profits for the first half of its fiscal year, as tariffs imposed by the United States and ongoing supply chain challenges weigh heavily on its operations. For the period from April to September 2025, Honda posted a net profit of 311.8 billion

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The United Nations has raised the alarm over a rapidly worsening hunger crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that millions are facing emergency levels of food insecurity amid ongoing conflict and record-low humanitarian funding. The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) reported that the number of people facing severe hunger in the eastern

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Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have hit a stalemate following deadly border clashes that have raised concerns about the fragile ceasefire brokered by Qatar. The clashes along the shared border have resulted in civilian casualties and heightened tensions between the two neighboring countries. Deadly Border Clashes An Afghan official reported that four Afghan civilians were

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A former British soldier has appeared in a London court to contest extradition to Kenya, where he is wanted in connection with the 2012 murder of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru near a UK army training camp. The case, which has strained diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Kenya, has drawn international attention due to its

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The United States has officially removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) sanctions list ahead of his upcoming visit to Washington, signaling a major step toward Syria’s economic and political reintegration after years of civil war. The US Department of the Treasury announced the removal on Friday, following a parallel

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Brazil’s Supreme Court has rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro’s appeal against his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a post-election coup, affirming the far-right leader’s conviction for attempting to prevent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from assuming the presidency in 2022. A five-member panel of the court reached a majority decision on Friday, with justices Flavio

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France has urged its citizens to temporarily leave Mali amid a growing security crisis caused by the al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). The armed group has imposed a fuel blockade that is paralyzing the West African country’s economy, causing school closures, power outages, and widespread disruption in the capital, Bamako.

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Commercial air travel in the United States is facing widespread disruptions as the ongoing government shutdown, now the longest in US history, continues to impact flights across the nation. Passengers are experiencing delays and cancellations at major airports, while advocacy groups are urging private jet operators to halt non-essential flights to ease the strain on

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