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UN condemns resurgent violence in Eastern DRC amid funding challenges

The United Nations has strongly condemned the recent surge of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Ituri Province, where dozens of civilians have been killed in brutal attacks.

Bali court jails foreigners for cocaine smuggling

Indonesia maintains some of the harshest drug laws globally, with over 500 people — including nearly 100 foreigners — currently on death row. While the country has upheld a moratorium on executions since 2017, drug offenses remain heavily punished.

UN urges urgent global support as Sudan refugee crisis deepens

On a recent visit to the capital, Mamadou Diane Balde, UNHCR’s Regional Director for East and the Horn of Africa, described the level of devastation as overwhelming. He said it clearly explains why Sudan is now facing the world’s worst displacement cri...

Kapikaya Nature Sports and Culture Festival kicks off in Bafra, Türkiye

The 6th International Kapikaya Nature Sports and Culture Festival opened on Friday in the northern coastal city of Bafra, Turkiye, drawing outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country.

Hulk Hogan, wrestling superstar, dies at 71 in Florida

Hulk Hogan, the iconic figure of professional wrestling known for his mustache, headscarf, and impressive biceps, who transformed the sport into a lucrative enterprise and extended his cultural impact well beyond the wrestling ring, passed away on Thur...

Windsurf freestyle World Cup concludes early in windy Fuerteventura

The PWA Windsurf Freestyle World Cup was just celebrated at Sotavento Beach in Fuerteventura, where strong winds allowed the Double Elimination round to conclude by day two.

San Diego comic-con: a sneak peek into pop culture’s biggest event

Comic-Con International 2025 officially begins on Thursday, but eager attendees got a sneak preview on Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center.

Sudan’s Civil War: A Crisis by the Numbers

More than two years into Sudan’s civil war, aid groups warn it has become one of the worst displacement and hunger crises on the planet.
Since fighting erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces, over 10 million pe...

Putin announces plans to modernise Russian navy, which has lost 30% of warships to Kyiv

At a ceremony in Severodvinsk in Russia’s northwestern Archangelsk region, the Russian president oversaw the raising of the flag on a newly-constructed submarine. The Russian navy has suffered considerable losses in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.