‘Judges should be superhuman’: The invisible burden behind the bench
When conflict erupts, disasters strike or political crises unfold, courts are among the few institutions expected to keep functioning – ensuring the essential rule of law is maintained.Judges continue hearing…
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed
The decision was made by simple majority during a closed-door vote among the 125-member Assembly of States Parties to dismiss Mr. Khan, who Member States had elected to serve a…
‘Women do not stop giving birth in an emergency’ – one month after Venezuela quakes
Paula Narvaez, Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, briefed journalists in New York on her recent visit to the country. Speaking from Chile, she said the earthquakes left more than 5,000…
Security Council debrief: Race for critical minerals intensifies amidst warnings of conflict
They are all essential as part of the global shift away from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy sources But there is a catch. Many of these minerals are found in countries affected…
Middle East: UN warns against wider escalation after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply alarmed about the resumption of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea this week and the renewed threats to maritime navigation, his Spokesperson said in a statement. The Yemeni armed movement formally known…
Wildfires surge across Europe as Spain and France battle major blazes
Wildfires destroyed 2.2 million hectares of land in the WHO’s European Region in 2025 – up from 1.4 million hectares in 2022.In Spain and Portugal alone, the number of wildfires…
In El Obeid, Sudanese women face drones by day, rape by night, to reach water
Gender equality agency UN Women sounded the alarm this week over what it called a “dual terror” gripping the North Kordofan capital.“In El Obeid, Sudan, drone attacks during the day…
Happy World Tequila Day! Where To Have The Best Tequila Cocktails In Delhi-NCR
Delhi-NCR is packed with amazing cocktail spots, each with its unique vibe. Whether it's a breezy rooftop, a cosy corner to catch up with after scenes or just a place…
Harsh Goenka Impressed By This Pizza Delivery Boy Who Built A Business From Mumbais Traffic
For most people who commute between Thane and Andheri, the evening traffic crawl is simply something to be endured - windows up, stomach growling, eyes fixed on brake lights that…
West Indies Star Declines Selection, Refuses To Play Against Pakistan
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has claimed that pacer Alzarri Joseph declined selection for the two Test home series against Pakistan beginning in Tarouba on Saturday. While announcing the…
