25% rise in violence against children in conflict zones in 2024; Gaza tops list: UN report

25% rise in violence against children in conflict zones in 2024; Gaza tops list: UN report

Violence against children trapped in armed conflicts reached “unprecedented levels” in 2024, with a staggering 25% surge in grave violations compared to the previous year, according to a United Nations report released Thursday. UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ annual report on Children in Armed Conflict points towards escalating brutality in conflict zones. “Children bore the brunt … Read more

‘Equal partnership’: President Zelenskyy on Ukraine-US minerals deal, signed after delays amid tensions with Trump

‘Equal partnership’: President Zelenskyy on Ukraine-US minerals deal, signed after delays amid tensions with Trump

As Washington and Kyiv finalised a landmark natural resources agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the newly signed minerals deal with the United States as a “historic” step forward for the war-torn country’s economic and industrial future. Calling it “a truly equal and fair agreement”, Zelenskyy, in his nightly address, said the deal had evolved … Read more

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for Ukraine war

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for Ukraine war

North Korea has officially confirmed for the first time that it has dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine, stating the deployment was meant to assist Moscow in regaining control of the Kursk region. According to a statement from North Korea’s Central Military Commission, carried by state media KCNA, leader Kim Jong … Read more