What has happened to Zahra Ghanbari, Captain of the Iranian team?
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – 2023/11/01: Islamic Republic of Iran women football team players pose for a group photo during the 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament Round 2 Group…
Lebanon: Health system overwhelmed following a ‘horrific’ day of Israeli strikes
WHO Representative in Lebanon Dr. Abdinasir Abubakar spoke to UN News from Beirut and said that Wednesday marked “one of the deadliest…
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Correcting the map, setting the history straight: Togo challenges 500 years of geopolitical distortion
Brussels (1st May 2026) — The world map hanging on the wall of a classroom or in a UN chamber is generally…
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When Algorithms Interpret Scripture: The Quiet Erosion of Religious Textual Integrity
AI is systematically distorting sacred texts across all major religions, from Egypt's Dar al-Ifta fatwa banning AI Quranic interpretation to Catholic chatbots…
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Sudan: 14 million displaced; hunger and attacks on health continue as war enters fourth year
Speaking from Khartoum, the representative of the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, in the country Marie-Helene Verney told reporters that since the start…
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Haiti’s freefall demands urgent global action as millions face hunger and violence
Edem Wosurnu of the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, briefed journalists on her recent mission to the Caribbean island nation where violent armed gangs remain in control of large areas of the territory. The worsening crisis is marked by rising…
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Asia
Fabricated Justice: The Tai Ji Men Case in Taiwan
In every democracy, there are moments when the machinery of the state not only malfunctions but is deliberately turned against its own citizens. These situations go far beyond ordinary judicial mistakes or…
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Two former Ukrainian military men accused of espionage against Bulgaria remanded in custody
The Sofia City Court has remanded in custody two Ukrainian former military men detained in Bulgaria and accused of espionage, the court announced, BTA reported. The…
News
More News newsThe product that brings billions of dollars in profit to Malaysia
"The highly-smelling fruit" The durian is a tropical plant characterized by distinctive "spines" on the outer part of the peel,…
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Economy
More Economy newsReproducing Society, Securing the Economy – Social Reproduction in Practice
Series - Hidden from the Economy
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EU Warns of Stagflation Risk From Energy Shock
Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told MEPs that Europe faces a renewed economic test as conflict in the Middle East drives up…
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China imports record amounts of silver, global deficit remains
Retail investors buy silver bars as a cheaper alternative to gold China’s silver imports rose by +78% month-on-month, reaching a record ~836 tons in March. This is +173%…
Human Rights
More Human Rights newsHungary Votes, and a Rights Test Begins
Hungary’s election on 12 April 2026 has already made history. Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat, and the fall of the…
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UN Lawyer Arielle Silverstein Under Scrutiny Over Anti-Religious Online Posts
A senior lawyer within the United Nations system is facing renewed scrutiny after a series of archived online posts surfaced…
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Saudi Arabia: Executing in Silence While the World Applauds
Behind the carefully constructed image of modernity and reform, the death penalty has not receded. It has intensified. Based on Human Rights Watch Report2,000+ executions in 10 years…
Credit: Human Rights Without Frontiers inspired by the work of Sahel conflict analyst Rachel Allen
Politics
More Politics newsKremlin: Moscow is impressed by Radev’s statements on dialogue with Russia
On April 19, the eighth National Assembly elections were held in Bulgaria since 2021. Moscow welcomes the statements of the…
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Sergei Lavrov takes his mother’s surname, hides “second family” according to Navalny’s team
In March, long-time Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov turned 76, a respectable age for an active politician. The childhood of…
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Two former Ukrainian military men accused of espionage against Bulgaria remanded in custody
The Sofia City Court has remanded in custody two Ukrainian former military men detained in Bulgaria and accused of espionage, the court announced, BTA reported. The ruling was…
Religion
More Religion newsHow and why the Second Epistle to the Corinthians was written
By Prof. A. Lopukhin Occasion and purpose of writing the epistle In the Corinthian church, as is known from the…
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From the “clash” with Trump to the conflict over the future of Africa
By Dionysios Sklyris, Vima newspaper, Athens Pope Leo XIV's choice to give priority to Africa through an important trip to…
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The Epistle to the Galatians – Recipients and Main Themes
By Prof. A. Lopukhin It has not yet been fully established where the readers of this epistle should be sought – the Christians of the Galatian churches. According…
Society
More Society newsIran War Escalates as Europe Seeks Common Line
Fresh Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday have pushed the Middle East war back to the centre of the global…
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In Vienna at UNODC, Petro Calls for a Smarter Drug Strategy
At the UN drug commission in Vienna on 9 March 2026, Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered a speech that sharply…
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New Book Revisits the Khashoggi Murder
Isaac Hammouch’s new essay on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi approaches the case not only as a shocking murder, but as a revealing test of international power, justice…
What to Do If… in Europe
More What to Do If… in Europe newsWhat to Do If Your Employer Doesn’t Pay You in Europe
The payslip arrives — but the money does not. Days pass, then weeks. Rent is due, bills are stacking up,…
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What to Do If Your Bank Account Is Frozen in Europe
You try to pay for groceries or rent — and your card is declined. You check your banking app: your…
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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe
You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen, or maybe you simply left it behind. Whatever…
