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Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds.
Global hunger continues to decline. The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 reports encouraging progress in reducing hunger worldwide. In 2025, 7.8% of the global…
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Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty
As geopolitical conflict deepens across major international maritime trade routes, the expanding UN global shipping standstill impact is threatening fundamental stability in developing nations. According to recent briefings from the International Maritime…
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Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals.
Debt repayments are surpassing education investment. A new UNESCO report reveals that 113 developing countries spent more on servicing foreign debt than on education in 2025, highlighting the growing financial…
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Reviving communities home by home in Gaza.
Temporary housing offers displaced families a new beginning. After being displaced countless times since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, 24-year-old Mayyada and her family have finally…
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UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent meeting on Sudan crisis
The global community is currently witnessing a massive humanitarian emergency in Africa. Recently, the United Nations announced a Sudan crisis urgent meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Specifically, the UN Human Rights Council aims to address…
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UN warns Ebola could cost Africa $3.6bn and jobs
Currently, a severe public health emergency is rapidly developing in Central Africa. Specifically, the United Nations has recently issued a stark warning regarding the Africa Ebola outbreak economic cost. The ongoing outbreak of…
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UN Warns South Sudan at Risk of Full-Scale Famine as Fighting Intensifies
En: ÁfricaThe Transition from Chronic Malnutrition to Imminent Famine By mid-April 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has transitioned from persistent food insecurity to the precipice of a full-scale famine.…
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Women’s Power Index
Introduction Firstly, the Women’s Power Index evaluates global gender parity in political participation across 193 UN member states. Scope and Indicators Moreover, it measures women’s representation as heads of state,…
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Remembering Operation Iraqi Freedom
Origins and Objectives Initially, Operation Iraq Freedom was launched to remove Saddam Hussein, eliminated alleged weapons of mass destruction, and liberate Iraq under a U.S.-led coalition. Coalition and Early Success…
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The weaponization of education rhetoric: A response to Melania Trump’s “Peace Through Education” address at the UN Security Council
En: Think TanksContext and Timing A girl’s school in Iran was struck by a missile, killing many children and adults two days before a major UN speech on education and peace. Subsequently…
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The United Nations at 80: Adapting to support the world’s most vulnerable states
En: Think TanksLegacy of Support for Vulnerable Countries Since its founding, the U.N. has maintained relevance for 193 nations and remained focused on protecting the most vulnerable during conflict and humanitarian crises. …