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Taliban now forcing women to return to abusive ex-husbands: Report
Women are being systematically targeted by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
International Women's Day 2023: History, significance and theme of the special day
The idea of International Women's Day originated from labour movements which began in North America and Europe during the early 20th century.
A new study warns that plastic consumption could nearly double by 2050
175 countries endorse the new United Nations Plastic Pollution Treaty, as experts warn that plastic consumption is set to double in the world's biggest economies.
Russia: Soldiers are given Viagra to rape Ukrainians in new 'war strategy'
More than 100 Ukrainian women are testifying to their government regarding their traumatic experience with the Russian soldiers.
More than 450 children killed due to devastating floods in Pakistan
At least 458 children have died as a result of the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, accounting for nearly one-third of the total fatalities recorded so far.
Prince William copies Prince Harry, to speak at UN assembly in September: report
It is said that the Duke of Cambridge plans to address the assembly ahead of his trip to Boston for his Earthshot Prize Awards.
Prince Harry feels he is 'living a lie' with 'fame-hungry' Meghan Markle: report
The Duke of Sussex has reportedly been "begging" his wife to return to the U.K. but "she won't budge."
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle mocked for UN speech, told to 'stick to rescue chickens'
Thomas Markle Jr. suggested that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should stay out of politics and focus on their personal lives.
'Why are they here?' Prince Harry, Meghan Markle met with protests during UN visit
The Duke of Sussex gave an impassioned speech about climate change and world hunger at the U.N. General Assembly.
Here's how Meghan Markle silently supported 'nervous' Prince Harry at UN
The Duke of Sussex allegedly showed "high levels of anxiety and nervousness" before and after he delivered his speech.
Prince Harry stirs fury ahead of speech on poverty at UN
The Duke of Sussex will give a speech about climate change and world hunger at the United Nations General Assembly.
Russian soldiers admit killing civilians in intercepted calls
Germany's foreign intelligence service has intercepted radio communications between Russian soldiers wherein they could allegedly be heard talking about killing civilians in Ukraine.
Millions of people in Somalia face starvation, warns UN.
As many as four million people in Somalia face the risk of starvation and the situation is only deteriorating as the country faced its third consecutive dry season, the United Nations' climate report has warned.
Taliban targets women's rights activists despite making grand promises
After the takeover of Afghanistan in August last year, the Taliban had promised they would respect the rights of women "within the limits of Islam," but things on the ground say otherwise.
18-month-old baby among civilian casualties in Ukraine as Putin's forces advance
An 18-month-old boy was killed in shelling by Russian forces in the southern city of Mariupol on Saturday. The heart-wrenching visuals of his mother carrying his lifeless body as the shelling continued in the besieged city left people in tears.
UN takes note of Princess Latifa's alleged abduction by her father; will question UAE
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will be able to launch an investigation once they have analysed the videos.
Dubai princess imprisoned by father in villa jail urges UN for rescue in smuggled message
Princess Latifa made a number of unsuccessful dramatic attempts to flee the country, but was brought back.
Bangladesh to sign death penalty for rape convictions
The nation's president will issue the ordinance to address the country's high level of sexual violence and abuse against women.
Teenage girl becomes Finland's Prime Minister for the day
"Girls Takeover" is a campaign that focuses on promoting skills and opportunities for girls in an effort to encourage countries to end the gender gap.
International Day of Older Persons: How to care for the elderly amid pandemic
Those aged 60 and older already outnumber those aged below five years old, according to the United Nations.
UN peacekeepers accused of sexually abusing children in disaster-hit Haiti
A study conducted by the University of Birmingham found that UN peacekeepers patronised child prostitution in Haiti and fathered hundreds of children in the disaster-stricken nation.
Ex-Top Gear hothead tells Greta Thunberg to 'shut up' and 'get back to school'
Jeremy Clarkson has been criticised for being bothered by hot food but not the planet getting hotter, as he calls Greta Thunberg a "spoilt brat."
'Mentally ill Swedish child' comment forces Fox News to apologize to Greta Thunberg
Fox News guest Michael Knowles called the climate change activist "mentally ill" forcing the channel to apologise on his behalf.
Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg's zero-carbon yacht greeted by a 17-boat flotilla near New York
16-year-old climate change awareness activist, Greta Thunberg has reached the United States after setting sail from Europe.
The UN Has failed to defend human rights - the world needs a new international body
The UNHRC has degenerated into a theatre of the absurd obsessed with bashing Israel.
What the month-long UN-approved ceasefire means to Syria
The UN Security Council unanimously called for the implementation of a 30-day truce deal across Syria in what is a significant development.
Wales Forever: Black Panther features independent Wales in United Nations scene
Eagle-eyed filmgoers have spotted evidence on an independent Wales in Marvel Studios' latest blockbuster Black Panther.
There's nothing progressive about giving agencies like Oxfam the benefit of the doubt
The Oxfam revelations are far more disturbing than the reports of boorish behaviour by businessmen at The Presidents Club dinner.
68 million girls and women could face female genital mutilation by 2030, UN chief warns
So far, more than 200 million girls living in 30 countries are reported to have undergone the traditional practice – which has been attributed to having no health benefits.
North Korea's Berlin embassy used to acquire nuclear technology, spy chief says
An investigation by Germany's intelligence agency saw signs North Korea was trying to procure equipment and technology in 2016 and 2017.