Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO
This is occurring as the risk from pandemics, drug-resistant infections and fragile health services are on the rise, said the…
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Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’
The sole border point with Egypt is a lifeline to the world – including for thousands of severely ill or injured Palestinians who require medical treatment outside the enclave, where last October’s fragile ceasefire between Israel and…
From Cape Town to London, Deo Kato runs to challenge racism and reclaim the migration narrative
The 8,262-mile journey took him through 21 countries, transforming an extraordinary physical feat into a powerful act of activism, aimed…
Preparing for Artemis II: Training for a Mission Around the Moon
Four astronauts will soon travel beyond low Earth orbit and fly around the Moon on Artemis II, a mission that will test NASA’s…
Violence roiling Nigeria extends beyond religious lines, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis
The strikes thrust Nigeria’s long-running sectarian bloodshed into the global spotlight – and revived claims that a “Christian genocide” is…
The West Faces Snow Drought
The mountains of the western United States are sporting thin winter coats in early 2026. Although most regions saw average…
UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hit
Briefing reporters in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric described the situation as still “dire” for hundreds of thousands of…
From lunch tray to lifelong health: WHO sets global standards for school meals
The UN agency’s new global guidance on evidence-based policies and interventions shows that healthy food in schools can help children develop…
A new blow for UNRWA as headquarters in East Jerusalem ‘set on fire’
It comes after Israeli authorities “stormed and demolished” buildings in the compound last week, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said. “Allowing…
Between fear and survival: Women and girls flee violence in northern Syria
Now eight months pregnant and sheltering in a makeshift camp, the mother of three said her biggest fear isn’t the…