Armenia’s PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row
The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan.
Day: June 19, 2025
India Has Redefined Its Defence Capabilities With Emphasis On Self-Reliance
Over the past eleven years, India has redefined its defence capabilities with a decisive emphasis on self-reliance, transforming itself from a major importer to an emerging global leader in defence manufacturing and exports. This transformation is driven by a series of bold policy initiatives, strategic investments, and a national vision for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India), which have
Florida dad dies after helping save his daughter from drowning on Father’s Day
Antwon Wilson was with his two children at a Fort Lauderdale beach when he saw them in distress in the waterA Florida dad has lost his life after helping save his daughter from drowning in the ocean on Father’s Day.That was the tragic story coming out …
New York mayoral candidate arrested by Ice: ‘Trump is looking to stoke conflict, weaponize fear’
Brad Lander was manhandled and marched out of the courthouse after trying to shield a man from arrest – but, he tells the Guardian, he’s not backing downAs New York city comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was hauled away by masked Ice agents…
‘We are at a point of no return’: grave violations against children surge for third year
Last year, 41,370 grave violations against children were documented and verified by the United Nations, according to the Secretary-General’s annual report on children in armed conflict, released on Thursday. Read the full story, “‘We are at a point of…
World News in Brief: Global investment plunges, hurricane season in Haiti, rising cholera and hunger in South Sudan
Global investment fell a full 11 per cent to $1.5 trillion last year – it’s a huge blow for developing nations, the UN trade agency, UNCTAD, said on Thursday.Read the full story, “World News in Brief: Global investment plunges, hurricane season in Hait…
World Refugee Day: telling their stories
Of the 122 million people globally displaced by persecution, violence or human rights violations, 42.7 million are refugees who have fled across borders, according to new data from the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). Read the full story, “World Refugee Day:…
Long after the guns fall silent, conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars
Sexual violence in conflict is a tactic of war, torture and terror. It does not only devastate survivors but also tears apart families and communities. The trauma, shame and stigma are borne by victims, not perpetrators – echoing across generations. Re…
UN warns of mounting humanitarian toll as Israel-Iran hostilities continue
As deadly missile exchanges between Israel and Iran enter a second week, the United Nations is sounding alarm over the growing toll on civilians, warning of mass displacement and regional instability.Read the full story, “UN warns of mounting humanitar…
Monitoring Iran and promoting peaceful nuclear use – the IAEA’s role explained
Just days before Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran, the UN watchdog agency monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities warned that the country was in violation of its non-proliferation commitments. Read the full story, “Monitoring Iran and promo…