Haiti crisis at breaking point as gangs tighten grip ahead of transition deadline

With the political transition set to expire on 7 February, officials cautioned that escalating violence, entrenched criminal networks and mounting humanitarian needs risk pushing Haiti further into instability unless security and political efforts are urgently sustained. Carlos Ruiz-Massieu, the head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), said the country had entered a “critical […]

‘The world is watching’: Guterres and Lula urge unity as COP30 talks near deadline

Amid reports of deadlocks on fossil fuels, climate finance and other key issues, both leaders urged negotiators to act decisively on phasing out fossil fuels and boosting adaptation finance, insisting that fairness and ambition must guide the final hours of COP30. Guterres: 1.5°C is the ‘non-negotiable red line’ Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Mr. Guterres […]

Electoral Bonds: SC asks SBI to declare all details by Thursday, March 21

Electoral Bonds: SC asks SBI to declare all details by Thursday, March 21

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued directives to the State Bank of India (SBI) to disclose comprehensive details concerning electoral bonds. These details include the date of purchase and redemption, the names of purchasers and recipients, denominations, and alphanumeric numbers and serial bonds. Furthermore, the court instructed SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara to submit an […]