UNICEF Reports 250 Million Children Affected by Extreme Weather Disruptions
UNICEF reports that approximately 250 million children missed school in 2024 due to extreme weather, affecting education particularly in 85...
Lila Patel
Lila Patel has worked as a journalist for over 14 years, focusing on cultural commentary and lifestyle reporting. With a background in literature and media from the University of California, Berkeley, she has contributed to influential publications both online and in print. Her sharp insights into societal changes paired with a compelling style have made her columns highly sought after, resonating with a broad audience.
UN Chief Expresses Alarm Over M23 Offensive in DR Congo Amid Humanitarian Crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced grave concerns over M23 rebels' offensive in the DRC, noting it significantly harms civilians and...
Iran Condemns Trump’s Terrorist Designation of Houthis as ‘Baseless’
Iran criticized President Trump's decision to re-designate Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist organization, labeling it as "baseless" and harmful to...
Concerns Rise Over Potential Travel Ban Targeting Muslim-Majority Nations
President Trump's recent executive order raises fears of a renewed travel ban targeting Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and...
Resumption of Commercial Flights Between Turkey and Syria After 13 Years
Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria resumed on Thursday after 13 years, marked by a celebratory Turkish Airlines flight from...
Sudan Army Engaged in Fierce Battle with RSF over Oil Refinery Control
Intense fighting continues in Sudan as the army battles the RSF over the al-Jili oil refinery. Clashes have erupted in...
Ethiopia Leads Global Scientific Paper Retraction Rates
Ethiopia has the highest rate of scientific paper retractions, according to an analysis by Achal Agrawal. This study indicates that...
Chinese Special Envoy Zhai Jun Engages with UAE Officials on Regional Cooperation
Special Envoy Zhai Jun of China visited the UAE from January 19 to 21, 2025, discussing bilateral relations and regional...
Resumption of Commercial Flights Between Turkey and Syria After 13 Years
Commercial flights resumed between Turkey and Syria on January 23, 2025, after a 13-year hiatus, initiated by Turkish Airlines. Passengers,...
The Fall of Assad and Its Implications for Syria and the Region
Bashar al-Assad's fall represents a significant shift in Syria's ongoing civil war after years of repression. The regime's anti-democratic practices...
