August 23, 2024

Hungary takes over rotating EU presidency
Hungary takes over rotating EU presidency

Hungary takes over rotating EU presidency

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his populist views often clash with the ideas of other EU leaders and EU institutions. The country is known to use its veto power, especially when…
4 weeks ago
Sudan: First WFP trucks cross into Darfur
Sudan: First WFP trucks cross into Darfur

Sudan: First WFP trucks cross into Darfur

For the first time in months a trickle of aid makes it through from Chad into the Sudanese region of Darfur. The border crossing has been temporarily reopened for humanitarian deliveries desperately…
4 weeks ago
Tim Walz accepts VP spot on Democratic ticket
Tim Walz accepts VP spot on Democratic ticket

Tim Walz accepts VP spot on Democratic ticket

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for vice president of the United States, making him the official running mate for Kamala Harris, who will cap off the Democratic…
4 weeks ago
Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan
Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan

Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan

Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
4 weeks ago