Geopolitical instability has officially replaced trade policy uncertainty as the primary threat to the global economy, according to the latest UNCTAD Trade and Development Report. Escalating regional tensions are driving …
Armed conflicts
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Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Funding Shortfalls Threaten Over 1 Million Rohingya Refugees More than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh face a critical decline in essential services as international …
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UN Urgently Calls for Increased Aid in Yemen as Food Insecurity Worsens The United Nations has urgently called for increased humanitarian aid in Yemen as food insecurity worsens, with 1.8 …
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The Plight of Narges Mohammadi: Human Rights Activism Under Pressure in Iran The situation for human rights defenders in Iran remains critical as the international community monitors the health and …
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The Future of Global Development: Why the Post-2030 Agenda Must Defend, Demand, and Decline With just four years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world is already …
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The world is currently grappling with a convergence of global crises—ranging from climate collapse and violent conflict to the erosion of democracy and the spread of disinformation. While the scale …
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EU Rejects Trump’s Plea for Strait of Hormuz Security as Iran War Escalates Brussels – The European Union has firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s request for assistance in securing the …
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UN Commission on the Status of Women Focuses on Justice for Women and Girls Amidst Global Crises UNITED NATIONS, March 17, 2026 – The 70th session of the Commission on …
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UN Launches $308.3 Million Humanitarian Appeal for Lebanon Beirut, Lebanon – The United Nations has issued a flash appeal for $308.3 million to provide critical humanitarian assistance to Lebanon, as …
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Italian Base in Iraqi Kurdistan Hit by Missile, No Injuries Reported An Italian military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, was struck by a missile overnight on March 12, 2026, though …