Annalena Baerbock Elected President of the 80th UN General Assembly
Annalena Baerbock elected president of the 80th UN General Assembly with 167 votes, pledging unity and bold action on global challenges.
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South Koreans Head to Polls in High-Stakes Presidential Vote
South Koreans head to polls at 14,295 stations in a high-stakes presidential election focused on economy, youth, and security.
US and Mexico Clash Over Border Water Scarcity
US and Mexico are locked in a water dispute along their border, with treaty deliveries lagging and communities on both sides facing shortages.
New COVID-19 Variant Sparks Surge Concerns Amid US Health Cuts
A new, potentially more transmissible COVID variant emerges as US public health staffing and vaccine guidance face cuts, raising surge concerns.
Unmasking Tobacco’s Tactics: How the Industry Targets the Vulnerable
This World No Tobacco Day exposes how tobacco companies prey on vulnerable groups and reveals WHO’s call to action.
Haiti’s Children Struggle for Basic Needs on International Children’s Day
On International Children’s Day, Haiti’s children face severe shortages of food, shelter and education amid violence and instability in the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.
Israel Intercepts Missile Launched from Yemen Over Jerusalem
The Israeli army intercepted a missile launched from Yemen over Jerusalem, marking a second Iran-backed rebel strike in two days and raising regional security concerns.
Istanbul Talks Yield Humanitarian Progress in Ukraine-Russia Dialogue
Istanbul talks between Ukraine and Russia conclude with humanitarian progress: prisoner swaps, body returns and ceasefire proposals ahead of the next June round.
German Court Rules Border Pushbacks Illegal
Berlin court finds Germany’s border pushback policy illegal under the EU Dublin system, ensuring asylum seekers can have their claims processed.
Auto Giants Warn Rare-Earth Magnet Shortage Could Halt U.S. Assembly Lines
Major automakers warn a looming rare-earth magnet shortage from the Chinese mainland threatens critical car parts and risks US factory slowdowns or shutdowns.