UN refugee chief says Rohingya who fled Myanmar must not be forgotten during other world crises
BANGKOK—The UN High Commissioner for Refugees urged the international community on October 17 not to forget the plight of ethnic Rohingya refugees from Myanmar...
African countries offer varying responses to the Israel-Hamas war
For 16 years, Palestinians in Gaza have been trapped in what is effectively an open-air prison in the most densely populated enclave in the...
War and bloodshed in the Middle East
Death, carnage and war have enveloped Occupied Palestine in an escalation of violence that has killed more than 1,400 people and injured many more....
Colombia stepping up efforts to achieve historic peace goals, UN envoy says
As Colombia prepares to mark the seventh anniversary of the peace agreement that ended the decades-long conflict there, the Government has increased its efforts...
‘A perfect storm’: Canada facing growing homeless crisis
Canada is grappling with a growing homelessness crisis, forcing an increasing number of people into life on the streets, shelters, or substandard living conditions. A recent...
Malaysia says it will be more ‘aggressive’ in ditching dollar
Malaysia says it will move away from the dollar by adopting appropriate policies to expand the use of local currency ringgit in international trade. Prime...
New Zealand immigration hits an all-time high as movement surges following pandemic lull
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—New Zealand’s immigration numbers have hit an all-time high, enabling employers to fill jobs but also putting pressure on the housing market,...
A Ugandan business turns banana fiber into sustainable handicrafts
MUKONO, Uganda—A decapitated banana plant is almost useless, an inconvenience to the farmer who must then uproot it and lay its dismembered parts as...
Women represent strength and resilience of the African continent
Each year, Africa celebrates the strength and resilience of women and their contribution to society and country. This year the month-long tribute provided an...
Is ‘real talk’ by African leaders a sign of the times?
Many world leaders mounted the speakers’ platform during the recent high-level general debate week of the 78th United Nations General Assembly. However, the tone...