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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Announce Exit from ICC ———————————- The military-led West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as “a tool of neocolonial repression,” according…

Calls for Probe Following Killing of Civilians Reported in Northwest Pakistan ——————————- A series of explosions in a remote area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, including children, triggering…

UN Climate Chief: AI Has Risks But Can Fight Global Heating ———————————— The UN’s climate chief, Simon Stiell, believes that while artificial intelligence (AI) poses risks, it can be a powerful tool in addressing global heating, according to a report…

Ethiopia: Surge in Arrests of Journalists and Media Workers —————————- According to a report from Human Rights Watch, there has been a surge in the arbitrary arrests of journalists and media professionals in Ethiopia since August 2025. The human rights…

Trump Administration Seeks to Rewrite Global Refugee Rules ——————————– According to a report from Human Rights Watch, the Trump administration is attempting to change global refugee rules. The administration has invited government delegations to a high-level meeting on the sidelines…

CPJ: Strikes Kill 31 Yemeni Journalists in Deadliest Attack in 16 Years —————————— The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has reported that Israeli strikes on two newspaper offices in Yemen resulted in the deaths of 31 journalists and media support…

WHO Warns of Looming Health Worker Shortage in Europe —————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a report warning that Europe is becoming increasingly dependent on foreign doctors and nurses. According to Euronews, the report projects that Europe will…

Double Crisis in Afghanistan: Malaria and Quake Aftermath Strain Healthcare ——————————— Afghanistan’s healthcare system is facing an unprecedented crisis, grappling with a sharp increase in malaria cases while still reeling from the effects of a deadly earthquake in the eastern…

Tens of Thousands Protest Across Italy Against Gaza War …………….. Tens of thousands of people staged demonstrations in dozens of Italian cities on Monday, disrupting daily life with strikes, road blockages and port closures, media outlets reported. The protests were…

Southern China Braces for Super Typhoon Ragasa After Deadly Sweep Through Philippines …………….. Southern Chinese cities shut schools, suspended flights and scaled back businesses on Tuesday as they prepared for Super Typhoon Ragasa, media outlets reported. The storm, with sustained…