Afghanistan's crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls, UN...
Kabul [Afghanistan], December 11: Afghanistan's worsening humanitarian crisis is being driven by the accelerating erosion of fundamental rights - especially for women and girls -...
UN chief condemns Houthis' referral of UN staff to special criminal court
New York [US], December 11: The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his grave concern over the continued arbitrary detention of 59 UN personnel by...
UN urges stronger support for emergency response fund, warns of falling contributions
New York [US], December 11: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community to step up support for the UN Central Emergency Response...
Iran unveils new homegrown electronic warfare system "Sayyad-4"
Tehran [Iran], December 11: Iran on Wednesday unveiled a homegrown electronic warfare system, dubbed Sayyad-4, state-run IRIB news agency reported.
Amid war and poverty, Beirut's artists keep the city's spirit alive
Beirut [Lebanon], December 11: In Beirut, the Lebanese capital scarred by war and battered by economic collapse, a community of artists is turning personal and...
UNIFIL condemns Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers in S. Lebanon
Beirut [Lebanon], December 11: The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that Israeli forces fired on peacekeepers patrolling the Blue Line...
3 IRGC members killed by "terrorists" in SE Iran
Tehran [Iran], December 11: Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday that three members of its Ground Force were killed in a "terrorist" attack...
Mexico rebuffs U.S. offer of military strikes on drug cartels
Mexico City [Mexico], December 11: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday firmly rejected the possibility of U.S. military action against drug cartels in Mexico.
Pentagon activates U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command
Olympia [Washington], December 11: The Pentagon has activated the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (West-Hemcom) after the White House issued a document outlining the National...
U.S. federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying California National Guard in...
Los Angeles [California], December 11: A U.S. federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can not deploy members of the California National Guard in...
Thailand-Cambodia fighting rages on as Trump signals intent to intervene
Bangkok [Thailand], December 11: Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of targeting civilians in artillery and rocket attacks on Thursday, as U.S. President Donald Trump said...
Canada lists four extremist, insurgent groups as foreign terrorist entities
Ottawa [Canada], December 11: Canada has added four transnational extremist and insurgent groups to its list of foreign terrorist entities, Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary...
Europe leaders and Trump discuss Ukraine peace efforts
Washington DC [US], December 11: The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call on Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss Washington's...
UN launches $33 billion appeal for 2026
New York [US], December 10: The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected...
30 injured after magnitude 7.5 quake hits northeast Japan
Tokyo [Japan], December 10: A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, injuring 30 people and triggering tsunami waves...
EU strikes deal to simplify sustainability reporting, due diligence requirements
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: European Union members and parliament on Tuesday reached a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements to boost...
Arab Parliament President condemns Israeli forces' storming of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem
Cairo [Egypt] December 10: Mohamed bin Ahmed Al-Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, condemned the storming of the UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem by Israeli occupation...
EU ministers agree on new migration reform plan for 2026
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: European Union (EU) interior ministers on Monday advanced a sweeping overhaul of the bloc's migration system, agreeing to new rules on...
Cambodia vows to fight after renewed clashes with Thailand
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], December 10: Fighting intensified along the border between Thailand and Cambodia on Tuesday, with both sides promising to defend their sovereignty.
2025 set for second-hottest year on record
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: The year 2025 is expected to rank as the second-warmest on record on record, alongside 2023, according to the European Union's...
Trump voices concern over Europe's political direction
Washington DC [US], December 10: US President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his criticism of Europe, saying the continent was "going in some bad directions"...
Climate complacency is a worry, says UN environment head
New York [US], December 10: Inger Andersen is candid about what sees her wake up with fresh determination every day.
UN Chief raises concerns as renewed clashes between Thailand-Cambodia kills 8
Geneva [Switzerland], December 10: The renewed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has left eight people dead, while leaving several others injured. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...
U.S.- Europe split widens over tech fines, new U.S. security strategy
Brussels [Belgium], December 10: From Europe's sweeping crackdown on American big tech to a hard-edged new U.S. national security strategy, transatlantic tensions are mounting.
Trump says he could extend anti-drug military operations to Mexico, Colombia
Bogota [Colombia], December 10: U.S. President Donald Trump said he could extend anti-drug military operations to Mexico and Colombia, Politico reported Tuesday.
"Weak" people leading "decaying" Europe: Trump
Olympia [Washington], December 10: "Weak" people are leading a "decaying" group of nations in Europe, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview published by...
1 dead, 1 injured in Kentucky State University shooting, suspect in custody
New York [US], December 10: One person died and another was injured Tuesday in a shooting on Kentucky State University (KSU)'s campus, and a suspect...