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Nepal Arrests Former PM, Officials over Gen Z Protest Deaths ——————- Nepal police on Saturday arrested former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak at their homes in Bhaktapur in connection with the deaths of protesters…

Millions Participate in “No Kings” Protests Across the United States Against Trump Policies ————————– Some 8 million Americans took to the streets nationwide in the “No Kings” protests, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies and what organizers described as authoritarian overreach.…

Victoria Makes Public Transport Free Amid Rising Fuel Costs Linked to Middle East Supply Disruptions ————————— The State of Victoria government has announced that all public transport in the region, including Melbourne and Geelong, will be free for one month…

Over 30% of global food wasted as millions face hunger, new report reveals ——————————— More than three million children die annually from hunger-related causes worldwide, even as approximately 1.3 billion tons of food—about one-third of all food produced for human…

Portugal’s Catholic Church Agrees Compensation for Sexual Abuse Victims, Reflecting Global Precedence on Accountability ————————————————— Reuters reports that the Catholic Church in Portugal has agreed to pay €1.6 million (about $1.85 million) in compensation to 57 victims of sexual abuse by clergy…

At Least 22 Migrants Die Off Greek Coast After Six Days at Sea —————————– At least 22 migrants died off the coast of Greece after being stranded at sea for six days in a rubber boat, highlighting the continuing dangers…

Global Fuel Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions, Triggering Energy Concerns Worldwide ———————————— Rising tensions in the Middle East have fueled instability in global energy markets, driving up fuel prices and heightening fears of broader inflationary pressures. Reports indicate…

Somali Children Face Escalating Malnutrition Crisis Amid Rising Costs and Supply Disruptions ——————————————— Somalia is confronting a deepening hunger crisis that is disproportionately affecting young children, prompting growing international concern over its humanitarian consequences. Recent reports indicate that more than…

World Watches as G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris Amid US‑Israel-Iran Conflict ———————————————- Global attention turned to France on Friday as foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) convened in Paris to discuss the escalating conflict between the United…

EU lawmakers support tougher migrant return rules, including offshore hubs ———————————- European Parliament lawmakers voted on Thursday in favor of a tougher migration proposal that would make it easier for European Union countries to establish “return hubs” outside the bloc…