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In the latest development in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the two sides have engaged in intense ground warfare in Gaza’s second-largest city. Meanwhile, the United Nations (U.N.) vote on increasing aid deliveries to the disaster-stricken Palestinian enclave has been postponed yet...

The Indian province of Goa could be the first in the country to be fully powered by blockchain and Web3 technology. What Happened: A new initiative seeks to transform the region into a hub for The Web3 On The Sea initiative seeks to integrate Web3 and blockchain technology across various...

The ambassadors of the United States and North Korea at the United Nations found themselves in a rare open exchange following North Korea’s recent spy satellite launch which has escalated tensions. What Happened: As detailed by Reuters, the UN ambassadors, Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Kim Song...

On a recent patrol over the East China Sea, a Canadian military plane was warned by a Chinese official to steer clear of Pengjia, an islet controlled by Taiwan but claimed by Beijing.  The flight’s U.S. crew commander disclosed to the Financial Times that...

Russia’s Wagner Group is reportedly considering supplying an air defense system to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, marking a potentially game-changing development in the war between Israel and Hamas. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that American intelligence agencies are...

It has been 27 days since the tragic events of Oct. 7 when the Palestinian terrorist group of Hamas conducted a series of deadly attacks in Israel and abducted 240 hostages who are still held in Gaza, triggering military responses from Tel Aviv’s army. Here are the most recent developments in...

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its 24th day, here are the most recent developments: IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that additional troops have entered the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, signifying an expansion of the military’s ground operation. During his...

Sudan’s army chief and the de facto ruler of the country, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has appealed to the United Nations, warning that the ongoing war might spill over borders. What Happened: Al-Burhan emphasized the need for international pressure on the paramilitary unit...

The Taliban’s severe restrictions have triggered a significant rise in female suicides in Afghanistan, indicating a brewing mental health crisis. The Guardian reported on Sunday, that since the Taliban seized control in 2021, there has been a concerning increase in the...

North Korea slammed the U.S., alleging that the United Nations meeting on the nation’s human rights record was exploited as a strategic “scheme” to undermine Pyongyang, further escalating tensions on the global stage. What Happened: During the recent United Nations Security...

The United Nations Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has once again called on countries to implement the “travel rule” in order to combat money laundering and terrorism financing associated with cryptocurrencies. What Happened: In a recent post, the global body expressed...

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on June 26th since it was established in the United Nations General Assembly in December 1987. This year's theme, “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention...

As the BRICS coalition of nations prepares for its upcoming annual summit in South Africa, 19 countries have shown interest in becoming members of the group. The bloc, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, plans to convene in Cape Town from June 2-3 to address the...

China and Russia defended Kim Jong Un's missile launches at a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday. What Happened: At the UNSC meeting, Washington argued who was to blame for North Korea's Thursday Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile launch that the council banned in 2006,...

The U.S. on Monday slammed the United Nations Security Council for shielding Kim Jong Un's North Korea. What Happened: The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas Greenfield, proposed that the U.N. should condemn Pyongyang's ballistic missile launches and encourage North Korea to engage...