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A year since Sudan war began, now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

The conflict has been overshadowed by the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip, which since October has caused a massive humanitarian crisis for Palestinians.

A year since Sudan war began, now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

Supreme Court upholds Idaho ban on treatments for transgender minors

Supreme Court upholds Idaho ban on treatments for transgender minors

Zelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as Israel

Zelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as Israel

Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions

Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions

India's journalists intimidated into silence, says veteran broadcaster

When Modi came to power in 2014, India ranked 140 out of 180 countries on the RSF World Press Freedom Index. In 2023, it ranked 161, where 1 shows the best environment.

India's journalists intimidated into silence, says veteran broadcaster

Untying knots: Cambodian women face social judgment, depression after divorce

approximately 20% of Cambodian women faced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner during relationships including marriage.

Untying knots: Cambodian women face social judgment, depression after divorce

Sudanese farmers strive for food sufficiency as conflict rages

The war has created widespread hunger, as fields lay uncultivated and aid agencies struggle to reach millions of Sudanese displaced from their homes.

Sudanese farmers strive for food sufficiency as conflict rages

US President Joe Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack

Iran's top military force says the attack was retaliation to an Israeli strike that killed several senior Iranian military commanders in Damascus on April 1.

US President Joe Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack

Iran escalates conflict, attacking Israel; US forces help Israel to intercept Iranian projectiles

Iran has launched an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, escalating the Middle East Regional conflict as top military force says attack was retaliation to an Israeli strike.

Iran escalates conflict, attacking Israel; US forces help Israel to intercept Iranian projectiles

Israel says air defenses successfully blocked Iranian strikes

Israel says its air defenses were successful in defending against Iran’s strikes on the country while Tehran warned of further attacks if Israel retaliates.

Israel says air defenses successfully blocked Iranian strikes

Flooding in Kenya kills at least 13, displaces 15,000

Heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000, the United Nations says.

Flooding in Kenya kills at least 13, displaces 15,000

Botswana objects to G7-EU diamond-tracking system

Botswana is the world’s second-largest producer of diamonds after Russia. Its diamond exports last year were worth $7 billion.

Botswana objects to G7-EU diamond-tracking system

Nigeria's consumers upset at electricity rate hike

The decision to remove electricity subsidies is part of President Bola Tinubu's reform drives to ease pressure on the economy.

Nigeria's consumers upset at electricity rate hike

Activists urge Nigeria to refuse Shell's oil selloff plans

The SOMO report claims Shell is now selling its operations to domestic companies that may not have the capability to deal with the aging infrastructure and legacy of oil exploration.

Activists urge Nigeria to refuse Shell's oil selloff plans

Zuma can contest elections, South African court rules

Zuma’s lawyers argued in court Monday that because the former leader, who served just three months before being released on health grounds, was granted a remission, the ban did not apply.

Zuma can contest elections, South African court rules

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Rescuers had found five survivors and were searching for more, but sea conditions were making the operation difficult.

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Israel takes steps to meet US demands following Biden's threats

Israel has taken steps to allow more aid in and announced the dismissal of two officers in connection with the airstrike that killed seven international aid workers in Gaza earlier this week.

Israel takes steps to meet US demands following Biden's threats

US, China hold military talks in Hawaii

U.S. and Chinese defense officials met to talk about unsafe and aggressive incidents between the two militaries’ ships and aircraft in the Pacific region.

US, China hold military talks in Hawaii

Biden tours site of Baltimore bridge collapse, pledges support

Biden toured the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, pledging government support in rebuilding the span and reopening the harbor to full capacity.

Biden tours site of Baltimore bridge collapse, pledges support

Haitians flee as gangs have taken much of capital

With no sign yet of a transitional council or the appointment of an interim prime minister, Haitians who can are trying to flee the country.

Haitians flee as gangs have taken much of capital

US report: 68,000 guns illegally trafficked by unlicensed dealers over 5 years

More than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the United States over a five-year period came through unlicensed dealers who aren't required to perform background checks

US report: 68,000 guns illegally trafficked by unlicensed dealers over 5 years

Russia, Ukraine intensify aerial attacks against each other

Russia’s deadly missile attacks Friday on Ukraine’s southern city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least three people and damaged several residential buildings and an industrial facility

Russia, Ukraine intensify aerial attacks against each other

Iran vows to punish Israel for airstrike that killed Iranian officers in Syria

Iran reiterated its pledge Friday to punish Israel at a funeral for seven officers killed in a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian Embassy compound in Syria this week.

Iran vows to punish Israel for airstrike that killed Iranian officers in Syria

New mass graves in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation efforts

Rwandan authorities say the remains of at least 1,000 people have been found in the district of Huye, a surprisingly high number after three decades.

New mass graves in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation efforts

Botswana leads calls on G7 countries to review diamond tracking initiative

Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to reverse an initiative requiring all producers to send gems to Belgium for certification.

Botswana leads calls on G7 countries to review diamond tracking initiative

US accuses Kenyan officials of corruption in contract awards

American firms are losing out on business and contracts in Kenya because top government officials demand bribes, the U.S. trade office said in a report released last week.

US accuses Kenyan officials of corruption in contract awards

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, orders closure of two consulates

Somalia expels Ethiopia’s ambassador in Mogadishu, orders closure of two consulates in a dispute over a port deal.

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, orders closure of two consulates

Russia targets Ukraine with missiles, drones

Ukraine said Wednesday that Russian forces attacked the country overnight with three guided missiles and four Shahed drones.

Russia targets Ukraine with missiles, drones

UK police: Suspects in attack on Iranian journalist fled country

The suspects who allegedly stabbed a journalist for an independent Iranian media outlet in London last week fled the country after the attack, police said on Tuesday.

UK police: Suspects in attack on Iranian journalist fled country

Britain demands investigation into Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers

Britain has called for an immediate investigation into an Israeli airstrike Monday on an aid convoy that killed seven aid workers, including three British citizens, in Gaza.

Britain demands investigation into Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers

US says UN not venue to negotiate Palestinian statehood

The United States on Wednesday opposed a Palestinian push for full membership at the United Nations, with Washington saying it backed statehood but after negotiations with Israel.

US says UN not venue to negotiate Palestinian statehood

NATO foreign ministers to discuss proposed 100bn euro military fund for Ukraine

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday on how to bolster the alliance’s long-term military support for Ukraine.

NATO foreign ministers to discuss proposed 100bn euro military fund for Ukraine

Judge denies Trump's request to delay his April 15 hush money trial

A New York judge denied Trump's bid to delay his April 15 trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star until Supreme Court reviews claim to presidential immunity

Judge denies Trump's request to delay his April 15 hush money trial

Biden tells China's Xi to stay out of US elections

President Joe Biden again warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against meddling in the November U.S. presidential election during the two leaders’ phone call Tuesday

Biden tells China's Xi to stay out of US elections

Israeli war Cabinet member calls for September elections amid Gaza war

Israel war Cabinet member Benny Gantz called for national elections in September, as Netanyahu's government faces pressure at home and abroad over the war in Gaza.

Israeli war Cabinet member calls for September elections amid Gaza war

What's behind Putin's attempts to link Ukraine to Moscow terror attack?

Putin is trying, without evidence, to link Ukraine to the recent attack on a concert hall in Moscow to further mobilize domestic public support for Russia's military actions in Ukraine

What's behind Putin's attempts to link Ukraine to Moscow terror attack?

UN says children denied access to aid in world's war zones

Children are being denied access to lifesaving humanitarian assistance in conflict zones around the world in a blatant disregard for international law.

UN says children denied access to aid in world's war zones

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, damaging buildings and infrastructure

Four people dead, more than 50 injured after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's east coast; it is the strongest tremor in 25 years, causing building collapses, authorities say.

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan, damaging buildings and infrastructure

Senegal's democratic process is a source of inspiration for some

President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye whose victory in the recent election followed a political crisis sparked by outgoing President Macky Sall’s failed attempt to postpone the vote.

Senegal's democratic process is a source of inspiration for some

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president

Faye, 44, campaigned on promises to clean up corruption and better manage the country's natural resources.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president

Canada's Niagara region declares state of emergency ahead of influx of eclipse viewers

Ontario's Niagara Region has declared a state of emergency as it prepares to welcome up to a million visitors for the solar eclipse in early April.

Canada's Niagara region declares state of emergency ahead of influx of eclipse viewers

After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass rebuilding funds

Governor Moore urged Republicans to work with Democrats to approve the federal funding needed for rebuilding the bridge and to get the port economy back on its feet.

After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass rebuilding funds

Russia continues airstrikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Russia continued intensified airstrikes Sunday on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure killing two people and downing power plants that will take months to be restored.

Russia continues airstrikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

World braces for Islamic State to build on Moscow attack

Some European countries have issued heightened threat alerts while increasing security. Italy, in particular, cites the approach of the Easter holiday as one reason for additional concern.

World braces for Islamic State to build on Moscow attack

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