Multiple sources indicate failures by the Israeli army leading up to the October 7th attack. Meanwhile, the UN urges a Gaza ceasefire, and international solidarity is shown for victims of terror. Read more...

UN agencies condemn Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China, while trade tensions escalate as the US imposes new tariffs, prompting countermeasures. Read more...

Syria faces complex challenges as refugees return and investigations into missing persons begin, while Kurdish forces negotiate for a ceasefire with Turkey. Read more...

A summary of key political events from around the world, including arrests in a missing person case in Belgium, China's economic plans, Iran's executions, and UN concerns over US policy. Read more...

Kampala's new flyover aims to ease traffic, a skilling project is credited with crime reduction, and Kenya apologizes to Uganda, highlighting recent developments. Read more...

France is exploring options to use citizens' savings for defense spending. Meanwhile, issues with train prices, ministerial discussions with the US, and a controversial criminal case are also in the news. Read more...

The WHO and UN address alarming health trends: a tripled COVID death toll estimate, a looming obesity crisis by 2050, and urgent action needed against a global brain disease threat. Read more...

A look at the week's political landscape, from China's strategy in Gaza to a diplomat's firing and a genocide accusation at the World Court. Read more...

A New Zealand diplomat lost his job after controversial remarks about President Trump. Plus, a foreign minister rebukes an MP for using the Maori name for New Zealand. Read more...

The UN is responding to several urgent humanitarian crises, including migrant boat disasters off Yemen and Djibouti, the conflict in Sudan, the war in Ukraine, and unrest in the DRC. Read more...