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According to the United Nations food aid agency, nearly one-third of the population in Gaza is "not eating for days." This dire statistic underscores the escalating humanitarian crisis, described as reaching "new and astonishing levels of desperation." The Rome-based World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed grave concerns, highlighting a "critical risk of famine" in this conflict-affected region. "Almost one in three people is not consuming food for extended periods," a WFP statement reported. It also indicated that…

An internal analysis from the U.S. government has revealed a significant finding: there is no evidence of systematic theft of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. This challenges a key argument put forth by Israel and the U.S. to justify support for a new armed private aid operation. Conducted by a bureau within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and completed in late June, the analysis reviewed 156 incidents of theft or loss reported by U.S. humanitarian partner…

In May, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Donald Trump that his name was included in investigative files pertaining to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. This revelation added fuel to an ongoing political crisis that has been consuming Trump's administration for weeks. "In the midst of controversy, transparency is essential," noted political analysts. For years, a subset of Trump's supporters has propagated conspiracy theories regarding Epstein's associations…

In recent times, two significant global developments have dramatically altered the economic landscape: the return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency and the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict. With Trump reintroducing import tariffs—set at 10% across the board and additional duties on specific countries—global trade tensions have reignited. This move has raised questions about the future of multilateralism and has triggered a retreat of capital flows to emerging markets. Concurrently, the conflict in the Middle East…

On July 12, 2025, the wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner lay scattered on the ground outside Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. Just moments after takeoff, this ill-fated flight tragically ended less than a mile away from where it had lifted into the sky. The chilling aftermath of this catastrophe has raised critical questions and left a significant mark on the aviation industry. A preliminary investigation report recently released by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau…

Efforts to establish a ceasefire in Gaza are currently facing challenges, primarily concerning the extent of Israeli troop withdrawal from Palestinian territories. According to sources conversant with the negotiations in Doha, the dialogue is ongoing but encountering significant hurdles. Despite the setbacks, indirect discussions about a proposed 60-day ceasefire, backed by the United States, are slated to continue. “The path to peace often winds through difficult terrain,” noted one participant as negotiations persist. A…

The recent flooding in central Texas has brought a wave of tragedy, with the death toll surpassing 100, including a heartbreaking loss of 27 girls at a riverside camp, according to local authorities. As reported by the sheriff's office, confirmed fatalities in Kerr County alone have reached 84, with 10 Camp Mystic campers and one counselor still reported missing. In addition, several other nearby counties have recorded at least 17 deaths. Emergency teams continue to search for numerous missing individuals, while bracing…

Starlink: A Double-Edged Sword in Conflict Zones Over the past couple of years, a concerning pattern has emerged. Various photos and videos shared on social media platforms have illustrated the use of Starlink terminals by militant factions. Such revelations have understandably raised alarms among regional governments and international partners, who are now grappling with this evolving challenge. A notable instance comes from Le Monde, which reported that in June 2024, a video surfaced showing a Starlink…

African Currency and Trade Dynamics: A Comprehensive Overview In May 2025, nearly half of the currencies across the African continent experienced depreciation. This trend highlights persistent foreign exchange pressures, underscored by a range of ongoing reforms and stable economic growth. Insights gleaned from the African Export-Import Bank’s Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report, published in June 2025, illuminate this complex landscape. The bank's…

The recent revelations regarding a mining company's alleged involvement in trafficking conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) illuminate a complex and troubling chapter in the region's ongoing struggles. According to a report by Reuters, this marks a significant moment as it is the first time the United Nations has explicitly named an organization purportedly complicit in such activities since the M23 rebel group seized control of vital mining territories last year. The confidential UN…