Pakistan declares war on Afghanistan, bombs Kabul, other cities
Pakistan has launched airstrikes on Afghanistan, hitting Kabul and provinces including Kandahar and Paktia, escalating tensions into what Islamabad calls “open war.” The strikes targeted Taliban military infrastructure following recent border clashes. Afghanistan’s Taliban government said it conducted large-scale operations against Pakistani positions along the Durand Line. Both sides have accused each other of harboring […]
UN, Global Environment Facility, DPI collaborate to combat plastic waste in FCT, Nasarawa
The United Nations (UN), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Department of Public Information (DPI) have launched a collaborative initiative to tackle the growing plastic waste problem in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State. The partnership aims to reduce environmental pollution and promote sustainable waste management practices. Officials revealed that the program […]
Nicki Minaj to speak at UN on Christian persecution in Nigeria
International rap star Nicki Minaj is set to address the United Nations about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The announcement highlights her involvement in raising awareness of religious violence affecting communities in the country. Minaj’s speech is expected to focus on recent attacks on churches, abductions, and other challenges facing Christians in Nigeria. Advocacy […]
Sudan: UN, WHO condemn massacre in El-Fasher
The United Nations and World Health Organization have strongly condemned the brutal killings that took place this week in El-Fasher, western Sudan. According to humanitarian officials, hundreds of civilians were murdered in what has been described as one of the worst atrocities in the region’s ongoing conflict. Disturbing videos circulating online show militia fighters attacking […]
Outrage after Israel kills five journalists in ‘double-tap’ attack on Gaza hospital
Israel is facing international backlash after strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed five journalists, health workers, and other civilians. The attack, which happened on Monday, has been described as a “double-tap” strike, where two blasts hit the same area minutes apart. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, at least 20 […]
Israel condemns France’s recognition of Palestinian State, says it’s ‘reward for terror’
Israel has harshly criticized France for officially recognizing Palestine as a country. The Israeli government says this step is risky, could damage peace efforts, and may even encourage terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not hold back. He posted a strong message on his official X (Twitter) account, targeting French President Emmanuel Macron for making […]
Hamas cause of everything happening in Gaza – US State Department
The United States has blamed Hamas for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the US State Department, said that all groups in Gaza must follow international humanitarian law. However, she did not confirm if the US would investigate an Israeli military strike that killed 15 people, including paramedics, […]
We cannot go back to more deaths – UN chief António Guterres calls for full Gaza ceasefire
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the world to keep pushing for a complete ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages. He made this plea on February 7 during a meeting of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. Guterres spoke after U.S. President Donald […]
Trump signs order withdrawing US from UN Human Rights Council
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that pulled the U.S. out of several important United Nations organizations, including the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The order also outlined a broader review of the U.S. financial contributions to these international bodies. As part of the executive order, the U.S. withdrew from […]
Morocco Rejects UN Plan to Divide Western Sahara
Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, recently declared that a United Nations proposal to partition Western Sahara is “unacceptable.” This proposal came from UN envoy Staffan de Mistura during a closed session of the UN Security Council. Bourita pointed out that Morocco has rejected similar proposals in the past. De Mistura had suggested dividing the territory […]