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Iran’s Unrest, Explained: How Economic Pain, Protest and Regional Tensions Collided
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For many Iranians, the crisis gripping their country is not felt first in geopolitics or diplomacy, but in kitchens, classrooms and hospital queues, as prices sour and services strain. Prices have risen faster than wages. The currency has lost value, with the rial plunging to historic lows against the dollar. Jobs are scarce. And…
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As Sudan’s War Drags On, Millions of Children Remain Locked Out of Education
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Nearly three years of conflict in Sudan have pushed the country’s education system to the brink, leaving more than eight million children out of school for almost 500 days, according to Save the Children. In a statement issued on Thursday, the NGO said the war, which began in 2023, has resulted in one of…
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Trump Unveils ‘Board of Peace’ as Key Nations Decline to Join
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U.S President Donald Trump on Thursday launched the “Board of Peace“, an initiative designed to oversee the Gaza ceasefire and potentially address broader global issues. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said the move marked “a turning point” for the Middle East…
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Israel Demolishes UNRWA Structures in East Jerusalem, Drawing Global Condemnation
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Israel’s demolition of structures inside a United Nations site in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday has drawn sharp condemnation from countries worldwide and the United Nations. Israeli bulldozers razed several large and smaller buildings inside the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) compound in Sheikh Jarrah. The site previously housed dozens of UNRWA…
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New Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine; Power Supply Disrupted
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Early on Tuesday, Russia carried out a combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine, knocking out electricity and heating supplies across parts of Kyiv amid freezing temperatures. According to Reuters, the strikes disrupted power to thousands of buildings, affecting around 335,000 residents in the capital. Ukrainian officials said Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the…
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Church Leaders Cite Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria; Police Reject the Claim
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Reports of a mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Nigeria’s Kaduna State were disputed by local authorities following earlier claims of a large-scale kidnap. Up to early morning today, media outlets worldwide reported that dozens of worshippers had been abducted from churches in Kaduna. However, later statements from police and local officials have cast…
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UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting on Iran Protests Amid US Military Warnings
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The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting on Thursday (January 15) to discuss the escalating unrest in Iran, as deadly protests continue across the country. Amid warnings of possible military intervention by US President Donald Trump, the meeting of the 15-member Council was held at the request of the United States. The…
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Musk’s Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown
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WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Iran’s crackdown on dissidents is shaping up as one of the toughest security tests yet for Elon Musk’s Starlink, which has served as a lifeline against state-imposed internet blackouts since its deployment during the war in Ukraine. SpaceX, which owns Starlink, made the satellite service free for Iranians earlier this week, placing Musk’s space company…
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CIA director met new Venezuelan leader
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According to BBC CIA director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Thursday “at President Trump’s direction,” a US official has said. The two-hour meeting was aimed at building trust and communication following the US seizure of Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro almost two weeks ago. Ratcliffe and Rodríguez discussed…
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As Wars Grind On and Winters Bite, the U.N. Sees Humanitarian Strain Worsening Worldwide
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The United Nations on Monday painted a stark picture of global crises, highlighting worseningconditions in Ukraine, Sudan, and Gaza, ongoing unrest in Iran, and the pressing needs ofrefugees and displaced communities around the world. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarricbriefed reporters on the latest updates, drawing attention to both humanitarian emergencies andthe work of the Security…