UN Endorses Equal-Area World Map to Correct Africa’s Distorted Scale
A United Nations decision supporting an equal-area world map challenges the distortions of the familiar Mercator projection, particularly its diminished…
European Governments Advance Controversial Migrant Return-Hub Plan
Five European countries are developing plans for return centres outside the EU, raising significant legal and human-rights questions.
Myanmar’s Military Leader Visits Vietnam as Regional Isolation Continues
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Vietnam highlights Southeast Asia’s struggle to engage Myanmar’s military authorities without legitimising repression.
Southern Sudan Clashes Kill at Least 21 as Humanitarian Risks Spread
At least 21 people were reported killed in fighting in southern Sudan, further weakening civilian safety and humanitarian access.
Drone Strike on Ukraine Security Headquarters Injures Civilians in Kyiv
A Russian drone hit Ukraine’s SBU headquarters in central Kyiv, injuring at least 12 people and damaging an area near…
South African Civil Society Calls for Halt to Data Center Boom Amid Water, Land, and Energy Concerns
Geneva Policy Forum As South Africa consolidates its position as Africa’s dominant data hub, a growing coalition of civil society…
The « Supersized » El Niño of 2026–2027: Risks, Readiness, and the Imperative for Early Action
Geneva Policy Forum — Policy Brief Prepared for: Geneva Policy Forum Date: September 2026 Subject: The intensifying 2026–2027 El Niño…
‘Fight for humanity’: Avoiding a climate catastrophe means acting now
2 September 2026 Climate and Environment Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to…
Global Reaction and Consequences a documented account of the international response to the Gaza War
GLOBAL AFFAIRS · SPECIAL REPORTThe Israel-Hamas War:Global Reaction and ConsequencesA documented account of the international response to the Gaza War…
Four children killed as separate attacks in Gaza destroy aid supplies
28 August 2026 Peace and Security Israeli attacks killed four children and destroyed humanitarian aid supplies in what turned out…
Rising seas, rising stakes: What increasing sea levels mean to humanity
By Daniel Dickinson 29 August 2026 Climate and Environment The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in…
Iran–Sudan Military Relations: From Estrangement to an Emerging Defense Partnership
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Paper · August 2026 Region: Horn of Africa & Red Sea · Classification: OSINT / Unclassified 1.…
Emails Reveal U.S. Worked With Iran to Deport Iranians During 2025 Conflict
By: SAFIYAH RIDDLE Courtesy AP News Riddle is a national law enforcement reporter based in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES…
900 obstacles and counting: West Bank families trapped as aid access shrinks
© UNFPA Palestine A woman and two children walk near the city of Jenin in the West Bank. 14 August…
The grass beneath our feet: Why rangelands matter
© UNDP The Aral Sea in Central Asia has largely dried up. By Ana Costiniu, UNDP 15 August 2026 Climate…
Ukraine Says Eight Killed, At Least 39 Injured in Latest Wave of Russian Attacks
Ukraine : At least eight people have been killed and dozens more injured in a fresh wave of Russian attacks…
A Quiet Upheaval We Cannot Afford to Ignore
Commentary on the human cost of America’s immigration enforcement regime The most revealing stories of a nation’s character are rarely…
Ukraine’s Drones Torch Oil Refineries and Giant Warehouse Deep in Russia, Killing One
Ukraine has set fire to at least one oil refinery and warehouses belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries in…
Yemen’s Houthis Launch New Ballistic Missile Attacks on al-Makha and Marib
The armed forces of Yemen’s internationally recognised government have accused the Iran-aligned Houthi movement of launching another round of ballistic…
The Makkah Agreement: A Critical Analysis of Risks, Concerns, and Dangers
Saudi Arabia · Turkey · Pakistan — Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, 7 August 2026 Written by: Munir Mengal Executive Summary…