South Africa Marks 50 Years Since Historic Soweto Uprising
South Africa is marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, when thousands of Black students protested against the apartheid government’s oppressive education policies. The protests, which began in Soweto and spread across Johannesburg, were met with a violent crackdown involving police gunfire, dogs and mass detentions. Although many people lost their lives, the […]
Israel’s War With Iran May Become Netanyahu’s Biggest Political Setback
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing criticism at home as many analysts and media outlets question whether Israel’s war with Iran has achieved its objectives. Israeli newspaper Haaretz described the conflict as “Netanyahu’s biggest failure since October 7”, reflecting concerns over the outcome of the three-and-a-half-month-long war. Despite the extensive military campaign, Iran […]
From JCPOA Exit to the 2026 Deal: How US-Iran Relations Soured Under Trump
The United States and Iran are set to sign an initial agreement in Geneva on Friday aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran, launching a 60-day negotiation process and reopening traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan, which has played a leading role in mediating the peace talks, will host the signing ceremony in […]
Red Cross Warns DRC Ebola Outbreak Has Not Yet Peaked, Could Last Another Year
The International Red Cross has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has not yet reached its peak and could continue for another year. Bruno Michon, operations manager for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), told reporters via videolink from eastern DRC that […]
Nearly all children worldwide face at least one climate threat, UNICEF report warns
Almost every child around the world is exposed to at least one climate-related hazard, and the risks are expected to intensify unless greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced, according to a new report by UNICEF. The report found that nearly half of the world’s children are living with at least three overlapping climate threats, including […]
Seafarers’ groups welcome Iran-US deal amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Maritime industry groups have cautiously welcomed a tentative agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending months of conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. The deal is expected to allow stranded vessels and crews to begin moving again after weeks of disruption in one of the world’s […]
Is Lebanon Included in the US–Iran Ceasefire? Confusion Grows Over Deal
Reports suggest Lebanon is included in a US–Iran ceasefire, but conflicting statements from officials raise doubts as displacement continues in southern Lebanon. Lebanon has been mentioned in reports surrounding a newly announced ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, but uncertainty remains over whether the country is formally included in the deal. According to […]
How Pakistan Helped Mediate a US–Iran Agreement After Months of War
Pakistan says it played a key behind-the-scenes role in mediating a US–Iran agreement after more than 100 days of conflict, involving top military and diplomatic efforts. Pakistan has claimed a central behind-the-scenes role in helping broker a US–Iran agreement that emerged after more than 100 days of conflict, according to remarks made in parliament by […]
DRC Ebola Cases Surge as Death Toll Reaches 181 Amid Record Daily Spike
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rise sharply to 782 infections and 181 deaths as officials warn of worsening outbreak conditions. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened sharply, with health authorities reporting a record daily rise in infections and a rising death toll. According to […]
Why Dengue Cases in India Are Rising Before the Monsoon Season
Health experts warn dengue is becoming a year-round threat in India as rising temperatures and changing weather patterns fuel earlier outbreaks. When Nitin Sharma developed a high fever in May, dengue was not something he expected. Like many people in India, the 32-year-old software engineer from Gurugram believed dengue was mainly a monsoon disease that […]