World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors – internal report
NAIROBI – Serious problems in the United Nations World Food Program’s response to the Sudan crisis are hampering the organization’s ability to alleviate hunger in the war-torn country and damaging…
Discontent runs high as Ghana readies to vote on Saturday
ACCRA – Public frustration over Ghana’s economic travails, including high prices and a dearth of jobs, has dominated the run-up to Saturday’s general election, which will likely test the nation’s…
California Democrat flips seat in the last House race to be decided
CALIFORNIA – Mr Adam Gray, a Democratic former state lawmaker in California, defeated US representative John Duarte, the Republican incumbent, in a House contest finally decided on Dec 4, nearly…
UN seeks $47 billion in aid as donor appetite shrinks while crises multiply
GENEVA – The United Nations on Wednesday sought $47 billion in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people fleeing conflict and battling starvation, at a time when this…
Russia reiterates no ground for Ukraine talks, but mentioning them more often
There are no grounds yet for negotiations on how to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, Russia said on Wednesday, in comments about peace talks that have become…
Philippines, China trade accusations over confrontation in South China Sea
BEIJING/MANILA – Philippine and Chinese coastguards reported conflicting versions of a maritime confrontation around a contested shoal in the South China Sea, the latest row in a longstanding dispute between…
Top US House Democrat calls on Biden to pardon working-class Americans
Mr Hakeem Jeffries urged the President to extend the compassion he showed his son Hunter to others. Read More
Top US House Democrat calls on Biden to pardon working-class Americans
Hakeem Jeffries urged the president to extend the compassion he showed his son Hunter to others. Read More
Top US House Democrat calls on Biden to pardon working-class Americans
Hakeem Jeffries urged the president to extend the compassion he showed his son Hunter to others. Read More
Russia, US clash at UN over escalation in Syria fighting
UNITED NATIONS – Russia and the United States clashed at the United Nations on Tuesday, accusing each other of supporting terrorism during a Security Council meeting convened over a sudden…