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Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

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Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

Tue 21 Jan 2025 08:11 CET

Within the span of a few hours, the USA's new president Donald Trump had torn up 78 of his predecessor's decisions and signed a number of new orders. Here are some of the most talked-about – as well as the installation day's most debated snack

Safaa in Gaza: The Sound of Birds Was Wonderful

Safaa in Gaza: The Sound of Birds Was Wonderful

Mon 20 Jan 2025 13:23 CET

For the first time in 15 months, no bombs are falling over Gaza. On the second day of the ceasefire, Gazans woke up to the sound of birdsong instead of the drones' hum

UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza

UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza

Mon 20 Jan 2025 02:27 CET

More than 630 trucks with humanitarian aid entered the besieged Gaza Strip on the first day of the ceasefire, according to the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. At least 300 of them have reached northern Gaza

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Thu 16 Jan 2025 05:30 CET

Pandora's box of evil has been opened. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres compares the global situation to a terrifying story from Greek mythology when he foresees the challenges of 2025

UN Demands Justice for Assad Regime's Victims

UN Demands Justice for Assad Regime's Victims

Wed 15 Jan 2025 16:33 CET

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk demands that the ousted Assad regime be held accountable for its crimes. But he emphasizes the importance of the rule of law principles as a transitional government now exercises power in Syria

Ibrahim, 11, hopes for a ceasefire but misses school

Ibrahim, 11, hopes for a ceasefire but misses school

Wed 15 Jan 2025 15:33 CET

The hope of an end to the war is growing in the Gaza Strip. But some dare not believe – and for others, the ceasefire comes too late anyway

The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria

The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria

Tue 14 Jan 2025 14:24 CET

In one month, over 100 children have either been killed or severely injured by landmines in Syria, according to the UN.

EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

Sun 12 Jan 2025 13:10 CET

High-ranking diplomats from countries in the Middle East and Europe gather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss the situation in Syria.

Multiple deaths in attack on school building in Gaza

Multiple deaths in attack on school building in Gaza

Sat 11 Jan 2025 15:02 CET

Eight people have been killed in an Israeli attack on a school building in Gaza that served as a shelter, according to Hamas-affiliated health authorities. Israel reports that four soldiers have been killed in northern Gaza

600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU

600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU

Fri 10 Jan 2025 21:02 CET

600 Nigerians have been deported from Libya. The group was forced to make a dangerous and traumatic journey through the desert, writes The Guardian

Maduro has been sworn in as president

Maduro has been sworn in as president

Fri 10 Jan 2025 17:28 CET

Nicolás Maduro has now been sworn in for a third six-year term as Venezuela's president – after an election that he is accused by many of having stolen and increasingly accused of suppressing opponents.

Maduro closes border – fear of "conspiracy"

Maduro closes border – fear of "conspiracy"

Fri 10 Jan 2025 12:12 CET

Venezuela is closing the border with neighboring country Colombia ahead of today's inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro.

Three million toddlers near acute malnutrition

Three million toddlers near acute malnutrition

Fri 10 Jan 2025 11:59 CET

Over three million small children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in Sudan in the coming year, according to the UN. Doctors Without Borders have decided to discontinue their medical activities at a hospital in the capital Khartum, which has been affected by recurring attacks from the warring parties in the civil war

Alarm about more arrests ahead of Maduro's inauguration

Alarm about more arrests ahead of Maduro's inauguration

Wed 8 Jan 2025 21:31 CET

Opposition leaders are sounding the alarm that several people have been arrested in Venezuela ahead of Nicolás Maduro's inauguration as president on Friday, following the disputed summer election.

Maduro: Two Americans arrested

Maduro: Two Americans arrested

Wed 8 Jan 2025 02:05 CET

Thousands of Fatalities in Haiti's Gang Violence

Thousands of Fatalities in Haiti's Gang Violence

Tue 7 Jan 2025 17:31 CET

Over 5,600 inhabitants in Haiti were killed in gang-related violence last year. This is shown by UN statistics that exceed previous estimates of the number of violence victims in one of the world's poorest and most vulnerable countries

UN: Over 900 Executions in Iran Last Year

UN: Over 900 Executions in Iran Last Year

Tue 7 Jan 2025 11:40 CET

Over 900 people are reported to have been executed in Iran last year, among them 40 during a single week in December. The information comes from the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk, who says he is deeply concerned about the development

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Israel rejects Finnish candidate in peace process

Tue 7 Jan 2025 08:33 CET

Finland's former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto (The Green Party) seems to be running into trouble regarding a potential top job within the UN.

Venezuela's Opposition: "That's Enough"

Venezuela's Opposition: "That's Enough"

Mon 6 Jan 2025 02:05 CET

In Gaza: The War's Price is Always Highest for Women

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In Gaza: The War's Price is Always Highest for Women

Wed 1 Jan 2025 08:12 CET

Overcrowded tents, no toilets, lack of hygiene products – the women in war-torn Gaza are hit extra hard as the population struggles for survival. The price of war is always highest for women, says aid worker Amal Syam

The Taliban's Demands: Stop Women from Working

The Taliban's Demands: Stop Women from Working

Mon 30 Dec 2024 20:06 CET

Stop hiring women – otherwise you will be shut down. This is the Taliban regime's ultimatum to national and international non-governmental organizations operating in Afghanistan

Infants Die of Hypothermia in Gaza

Infants Die of Hypothermia in Gaza

Mon 30 Dec 2024 11:36 CET

At least four infants have died in Gaza after being chilled, according to authorities in the war-torn and Hamas-controlled area. The UN has previously warned that some people may not survive the winter

Syrians want to go home – but uncertainty is great

Syrians want to go home – but uncertainty is great

Mon 30 Dec 2024 06:00 CET

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians on the run may return home in the coming months, according to the UN. But for this to happen, political stability and reconstruction of the country are required, says Annika Sandlund at UNHCR

The Taliban's Building Regulation: No Windows Facing Women

The Taliban's Building Regulation: No Windows Facing Women

Sun 29 Dec 2024 16:50 CET