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South Korean Ex-Defense Minister Attempts Suicide in Custody

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has reportedly attempted suicide while in detention, as the country grapples with a political crisis triggered by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial martial law proposal. Kim, arrested on Sunday, is the first individual to be
December 11, 2024

Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters

Tensions flared in Nairobi, Kenya, when police used tear gas to break up protests highlighting the increasing cases of femicide across the country. The demonstrations, led by activists and women’s rights groups, called for urgent action to address gender-based violence and protect
December 11, 2024

Russia’s Lavrov Warns Against NATO’s Actions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stern warning to NATO and the United States, underscoring that Moscow will take all necessary measures to prevent what the West describes as a “strategic defeat” of Russia. Speaking amid heightened tensions over the
December 6, 2024

UNICEF Launches Record Campaign to Support Children

 UNICEF has launched a significant global fundraising campaign, seeking $9.9 billion to assist millions of children impacted by conflicts and crises around the world. The agency’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, called attention to the extreme scale of suffering among children, describing the
December 5, 2024
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