Saudi Arabia’s highest religious authority, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, has died at the age of 82, marking the close of a significant chapter in the Kingdom’s religious leadership. The Royal Court announced his passing on Tuesday, describing him as a prominent scholar whose decades-long service deeply influenced Islamic...
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In a sweeping rejection of international oversight, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic have announced their joint withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring they no longer recognize its authority. In a strongly worded statement, the three Sahelian nations described the ICC as an...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a passionate appeal to global communities, urging immediate action to end violence, mend divisions, and restore hope amid rising global instability. As world leaders convene in New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Guterres warned that the...
As global temperatures climb relentlessly, the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that intensifying floods and storms show no signs of abating, with climate change placing unprecedented strain on the planet’s water systems. In a stark assessment, the WMO highlights how these water-driven crises are increasingly disrupting...
A catastrophic incident unfolded on Sunday off the coast of Tobruk in eastern Libya, claiming the lives of at least 50 Sudanese refugees when their overcrowded rubber boat caught fire en route to Greece. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed the tragedy in a statement to media outlets...
In a bold robbery, intruders infiltrated the National Natural History Museum in Paris, stealing gold specimens valued at approximately €600,000 ($700,000), marking another audacious theft targeting cultural landmarks, museum officials reported. Located in Paris’s elegant 5th arrondissement, the museum is renowned for its dinosaur exhibits and taxidermy collections but...
US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for a groundbreaking second state visit, greeted with a lavish royal welcome as the UK seeks to strengthen ties with the unpredictable leader. The 79-year-old Republican, accompanied by his wife Melania, was honored with a guard of honour upon landing...
Utah prosecutors announced formal charges against the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, a prominent U.S. conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. Kirk, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during a speaking engagement at a Utah university campus last week. Authorities...
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to file a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging the outlet has consistently misrepresented him and his administration. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “The ‘Times’ has been a mouthpiece for the Radical Left Democrat...
Tensions have flared as China issued a stern warning in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for NATO nations to slap hefty tariffs on Chinese goods and cease purchasing Russian oil. The move is seen as an attempt to pressure China into influencing Russia to negotiate an end...
At the annual Peace Bell ceremony held at UN Headquarters in New York, UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the transformative power of peace, declaring, “Peace remains the greatest catalyst for a brighter tomorrow.” Speaking on Friday, Guterres highlighted the urgency of fostering peace in a world increasingly torn by...
In Nepal, a wave of youth-led protests, sparked by a controversial social media ban, has plunged the nation into turmoil, exposing deep-rooted frustrations with governance and economic challenges. The unrest, driven largely by Generation Z, has led to widespread arson, looting, and deadly clashes, destabilizing the Himalayan nation’s fragile...
President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that authorities have apprehended a suspect in the shocking assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, following a sprawling manhunt that gripped the nation. The 31-year-old activist, known for galvanizing young supporters for Trump’s movement, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah...
In a historic ruling, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to over 27 years in prison for orchestrating an attempted coup. The decision, announced by a majority of the STF’s five-member chamber, marks the first time a former Brazilian president has faced conviction for...
United Nations (UN) on Thursday commemorated the 24th anniversary of the devastating 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, reflecting on the tragedy that struck its host city, New York. The UN, headquartered in New York for nearly eight decades, expressed unwavering support for the city’s residents. “For nearly...
European Union (EU) has disbursed 1 billion euro (approximately 1.17 billion dollars) in additional financial aid to Ukraine, the European Commission announced on Thursday. The money is provided as a loan, to be repaid using interest income generated from frozen Russian state assets held within the EU. With this...
More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year and many more attempt it, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The Director-General of WHO Tedros Ghebreyesus is calling for “shifting the narrative” on the issue “to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma and foster compassionate conversations.” Speaking on the World...
In 2024, global military expenditure skyrocketed to an all-time high of $2.7 trillion, driven by escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions, according to a new report highlighted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Speaking at a press briefing, Guterres emphasized the imbalance in global priorities, stating, “The world is spending far...
Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has stepped down on Tuesday following a violent crackdown on youth-led anti-corruption protests, as the United Nations issued urgent calls for restraint and dialogue to quell the escalating crisis. At least 19 people have lost their lives, and over 100 others have been...