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UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
'India lone voice of silence': Sonia slams govt for not calling out Israel's 'Gaza genocide'Sonia Gandhi strongly criticised the Modi government's silence on the "Gaza genocide," deeming it morally reprehensible and detrimental to ...
Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missingThe death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams...
Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief to AFPHis comments came after Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez said the official death toll from the earthquakes more than doubled F...
UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...
'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA headFollowing the Middle East conflict, the UN atomic watchdog chief stressed the urgent need for robust verification in Iran to prevent nuclea...
Spanish Proverb of the Day: 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness...'- A timeless lesson on justice, morality, and human natureA Spanish proverb, 'A thief who steals from a thief has a hundred years of forgiveness,' highlights society's complex view on justice. It s...
A 780,000-year-old tool secret is changing what we know about early humansA remarkable discovery is changing the story of human evolution. Scientists have found that early humans living 780,000 years ago carefully...
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...
After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibilityNelson Mandela powerfully declared poverty an injustice, not an unavoidable fate. He argued that like slavery and apartheid, poverty is man...
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens healthEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France ...
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...