Attacks on schools surge by ‘staggering’ 44 per cent over the past year
Over 41,000 incidents of violence against school-age children were reported by the UN in 2024. Countries with the…
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World News in Brief: Executions surge in Iran, nuclear test threat, Burkina Faso declares top official unwelcome
At least 841 people have been put to death by the Government of Iran since the beginning of…
Ukraine: Civilians under fire in record numbers as attacks surge
According to the UN human rights office, OHCHR, at least 139 civilians have been killed and 791 injured…
‘We are at a point of no return’: grave violations against children surge for third year
This number represents a 25 per cent increase from 2023, marking the third consecutive year that violations have…
Gaza: UN agencies calls for aid ‘surge’ as Israeli distribution plan begins
After nearly three months of complete blockade by Israel, a “vastly insufficient” amount of aid was finally allowed…
Haiti: Mass displacement and deportation surge amid violence
Between January 1 and March 31, at least 1,617 people were killed and 580 others injured in violence…
Trust collapsing as job fears surge worldwide, warns UN
According to the World Social Report 2025 launched on Thursday, the sobering sentiment indicates a widespread lack of…
Indian Stock Market Boom Fuels Demat Account Surge to Reach 175 Million in September
The Indian financial market has been witnessing a significant surge in the number of demat accounts, according to…
India Covid cases rise again to 15K today
India on Friday reported marginal rise at 15,754 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, against 12,608…