UN Says at Least 46,000 Displaced as Fighting Escalates in Southwest Yemen
The International Organization for Migration says renewed fighting in southwest Yemen has displaced at least 46,000 people and the total…
Houthi Forces Reportedly Seize Strategic Mayun Island at Bab el-Mandeb
Yemen’s Houthi movement has reportedly taken Mayun, also known as Perim Island, strengthening its position around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb…
UK Defence Chief Says Russian Military Deaths in Ukraine Exceed 500,000
Britain’s chief of defence staff says more than 500,000 Russian personnel have been killed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine,…
United States Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
Americans gathered at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville to remember the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist…
Iceland Moves Toward Permanent Ban on Commercial Whaling
Iceland’s government plans to introduce legislation permanently ending commercial whaling, potentially leaving only Norway and Japan engaged in the practice.
Global Food Prices Climb to Highest Level Since 2022
The FAO food-price index rose sharply in August as extreme weather, conflict and shipping disruption placed renewed pressure on essential…
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.
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…
The Caracas Concession: Inside the US-Venezuela Oil Deal Reshaping the Western Hemisphere’s Energy Map
Geneva Policy Forum — 2 September 2026 On Wednesday in Caracas, the United States and Venezuela signed an oil agreement…
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…
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…
US National Debt Surpasses Record $40 Trillion
WASHINGTON — The United States national debt crossed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone reached just five months…
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…