Millions of children still facing dire conditions 100 days after Türkiye-Syria quakes: UNICEF
More than six million boys and girls in Türkiye and Syria are still struggling to cope 100 days after the deadly earthquakes that hit...
Chinese president hails summit with Central Asia leaders as ushering in ‘new era’ of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed a two-day summit with leaders of the Central Asian countries as ushering in a “new era” of relations....
Grandson of Nelson Mandela shows solidarity with Palestinians
Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela, the grandson of the late South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, was recently in Chicago. Mr. Mandela is an...
U.S. accusation of South Africa selling weapons to Russia could be a ploy directed at upcoming BRICS summits
During a recent press briefing from South Africa, the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, leveled accusations that weapons were being loaded onto...
Severe funding shortfalls could leave 200,000 Palestinians hungry
Grave funding shortages could cut assistance to more than 200,000 Palestinians, the UN food agency warned on May 11. Unless donors meet the gap, 60...
Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discuss security, economic growth and cooperation
DHAKA, Bangladesh—Representatives from 25 Indian Ocean nations discussed regional economic growth, cooperation and security at the Indian Ocean Conference in Bangladesh on May 12...
France under fire at UN for racism, police violence against protesters
France has come under fire by several states at the United Nations over racism and police violence, including against demonstrators during mass rallies over...
Greek authorities rescue 39 migrants dumped on border islet
THESSALONIKI, Greece—Greek authorities on May 3, rescued a group of 39 migrants who had been abandoned by smugglers on an islet in the river...
UN: 258 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2022
ROME—More than a quarter-billion people in 58 countries faced acute food insecurity last year because of conflicts, climate change, the effects of the COVID-19...
An advocate for Africa
Economist Redge Nkosi expressed appreciation and admiration to the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan for championing issues plaguing Africa. The Pretoria-based founder and executive director...