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Hundreds killed in Nigeria floods, more than 1.4 million displaced

Hundreds killed in Nigeria floods, more than 1.4 million displaced

Nigeria - The country's Ministry of Humanitarian Aid said Wednesday that more than 1.4 million people have been displaced and about 500 people have died in one of Nigeria's worst floods in a decade. As

Schoolgirls in Iran lead protests for freedom

Schoolgirls in Iran lead protests for freedom

Iran - After Mahsa (Jina) Amini, 22, was killed on September 16 after being detained by morality police for "improperly" donning her headscarf, protests broke out all over the nation. Since then, numerous films have

Australia floods: Three states issue evacuation orders after heavy rain

Australia floods: Three states issue evacuation orders after heavy rain

Australia - Parts of the country received four times more rain in just 24 hours than the October average. During the disaster, at least 500 houses were flooded, one person died and another went missing.

A woman is raped every two hours in Pakistan: Survey

A woman is raped every two hours in Pakistan: Survey

Pakistan - A woman is raped in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan every two hours, according to a recent survey conducted by Pakistani channel SAMAA TV's Investigation Unit (SIU) based on the data collected from

Nato countries to boost Ukraine’s missile defence after massive Russian strikes

Nato countries to boost Ukraine’s missile defence after massive Russian strikes

Ukraine - Ukraine's allies, led by NATO, announced the delivery of advanced air defense systems to Kyiv after a series of Russian missile strikes. Weapons promised by Britain, Canada, France and the Netherlands include missiles

At least 28 children killed in Iran Protests, rights groups say

At least 28 children killed in Iran Protests, rights groups say

Iran - At least 28 children have been killed in anti-hijab and anti-government protests that have swept the Islamic Republic of Iran since the death of a 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini.  Iran’s Children’s Rights

Would Lukashenko really throw Belarus into a war Russia is losing?

Would Lukashenko really throw Belarus into a war Russia is losing?

Belarus - Alexander Lukashenko, the dictatorial leader of Belarus, carefully balanced during the war in Ukraine. On February 24, Russian troops concentrated in Belarus poured across the border into Ukraine, using his country as a

Kerala shocker: Two women killed in ‘human sacrifice’

Kerala shocker: Two women killed in ‘human sacrifice’

India - In a shocking incident in Kerala, two women were allegedly abducted, beheaded and buried as part of a suspected ‘human sacrifice ritual’ to gain financial prosperity at Elanthoor village in Pathanamthitta district.  The

Adolescents, youth prioritise human rights in climate change agenda

Adolescents, youth prioritise human rights in climate change agenda

Global - Human rights to life, food, health, safe drinking water and sanitation, housing, self-determination, culture, work, and development are increasingly being impacted by climate change, especially for those who are already marginalised and at

Iran: Criticism of deteriorating economic conditions

Iran: Criticism of deteriorating economic conditions

Iran - When Nader, a 41-year-old employee at a construction company in Tehran, buys groceries, he constantly adjusts his list as he roams the aisles, double-checking prices and factoring them into his budget. His basket