Conflict Has Turned Parts of Sudan ‘Into a Hellscape,’ Security Council Hears New York, February 26, 2025 (12:00 GMT) – The United Nations Security Council received a stark and harrowing briefing today detailing the catastrophic humanitarian and security situation in Sudan, where ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces … Read more
Somalia Faces Escalating Crisis Amid Drought, Conflict and Price Hikes Mogadishu, Somalia – February 26, 2025 (12:00 PM EAT) – Somalia is teetering on the brink of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, grappling with a confluence of devastating factors: a prolonged and intensifying drought, persistent armed conflict, and crippling price hikes on essential goods. Millions are … Read more
“We’re Afraid to Return Home”: Uprooted Again, Congolese Civilians Face Hunger and More Insecurity Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – February 25, 2025 (12:00 PM EST) – The ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to displace hundreds of thousands of civilians, pushing them further into precarious situations marked by severe hunger, … Read more
Success for Polio Campaign in Gaza While West Bank Tensions Continue Gaza City/Ramallah – February 25, 2025 (12:00 PM) – In a rare piece of positive news emerging from the region, international health organizations and local authorities in Gaza are celebrating the resounding success of a recent polio vaccination campaign. Simultaneously, anxieties remain high as … Read more
Haiti: Gang Violence Displaces 6,000 People in One Month, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Port-au-Prince, Haiti – February 25, 2025 (12:00 PM) – The escalating gang violence in Haiti has reached a new crisis point, with an estimated 6,000 people displaced from their homes in the past month alone, according to reports from humanitarian organizations operating in … Read more
World News in Brief: Conflict in DR Congo, Europe’s ‘Cradle to Cane’ Crisis, Millions May Go Hungry in Chad [Date: 2025-02-25 12:00 GMT] The world today faces a confluence of crises, threatening stability across continents and impacting the lives of millions. From escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) to a demographic … Read more
Farmers Must Be at the Heart of Biodiversity Action: A Call for Change [CITY, STATE] – 2025-02-25 (12:00 EST) – A new report released today emphasizes the critical role of farmers in safeguarding global biodiversity, calling for a fundamental shift in how agricultural practices are approached. The report, titled “[Insert Hypothetical Report Name/Organization if possible, … Read more
“Political Courage” Needed to End War in the Middle East: Top UN Envoy Urges Action New York, NY – February 25, 2025 (12:00 PM EST) – A top United Nations envoy today issued a stark warning about the escalating conflict in the Middle East, calling for “political courage” from all involved parties to forge a … Read more
WHO Celebrates 20 Years of Lifesaving Tobacco Control Treaty: A Legacy of Progress and a Renewed Call to Action Geneva, Switzerland – 2025-02-25: The World Health Organization (WHO) today marked the 20th anniversary of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), a landmark international treaty designed to reduce the global burden of tobacco-related diseases and … Read more
UN Rights Chief Decries Substantial Rise in Death Penalty Executions GENEVA – February 25, 2025 (12:00 PM) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Dr. Anya Sharma, today issued a stark condemnation of the “substantial and alarming” increase in the use of the death penalty globally, particularly highlighting a resurgence in executions in … Read more