Afghanistan will remain a major crisis in 2026, the UN warns, partners warn

Years of conflict, exacerbated by rising food insecurity, recurring natural disasters, climate change impacts and large-scale returns of displaced people, have left an estimated 45 percent of the population – some 21.9 million people – in need of humanitarian assistance next year. Of these, 17.5 million people – more than three-quarters of whom are women […]

Why Financial Companies Need IT to Stay Secure – Social Media Explorer

The financial sector operates on the basis of trust. Customers trust financial institutions with their most sensitive data, from personal identification to investment portfolios. In an age where digital threats are constantly evolving, maintaining that trust is more challenging than ever. This makes robust security not just an operational need, but a core business […]

Is your organization DFARS compliant? Important steps to stay safe – Social Media Explorer

For companies operating within the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain, handling sensitive government information is an everyday reality. This responsibility comes with strict safety obligations. Reaches DFARS Compliance is not just a contractual requirement; it is a critical part of national security and a fundamental aspect of maintaining the integrity of your business […]

MAGFAST reveals why battery size is increasing

Smartphones have become powerful tools for photography, streaming, mobile gaming, navigation, messaging, work tasks and more. As these capabilities continue to expand, battery sizes have grown dramatically to keep up. MAGFAST believes this trend will reshape consumer expectations in charging and influence the future of energy technology in the coming years. The company’s ecosystem […]

The fight against femicide: victories and setbacks in 2025

Credit: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images Opinion by inés m. pousadela (Montevideo, Uruguay) Saturday December 27, 2025 Inter-Press Office MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Dec 27 (IPS) – Hours before world leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the 2025 G20 summit in November, hundreds of South African women in black spent 15 minutes in a city park – one for every […]

How climate change threatens human rights

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk reiterated this message earlier this year in Geneva and asked the Council for Human Rights: “Are we taking the steps necessary to protect people from climate chaos, secure their future and manage natural resources in a way that respects human rights and the environment?” His answer was […]

The development cooperation agreement marks a new phase in the partnership between the UN and Iraq

The UN and Iraq on Thursday signed a new agreement, the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2025 to 2029, to help the country make progress on its national goals, which are also reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by Member States in 2015. The agreement anticipates the conclusion of the UN Assistance […]

Cyclone in Sri Lanka: More than a million people still need help weeks after the Ditwah floods

The cyclone made landfall on the east coast of the island on November 28, leading to widespread flooding and deadly landslides in all 25 districts. While some displaced families have returned home, recent heavy rains have caused fresh flooding, landslides and road closures, especially in the central districts of Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Polonnaruwa. Nearly […]

Civil war in Sudan: healthcare system ‘on the verge of collapse’

The UN agency has revealed shocking figures regarding attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, highlighting that the country is recording the highest percentage of deaths worldwide due to the attacks on the healthcare sector, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. In a conversation with Abdelmonem Makki UN newsShible Sahbani, WHO Representative in Sudan explains […]

The UN renews the ceasefire in Sudan

The call follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan’s transitional prime minister at a meeting Security Council meeting earlier this week. AND Secretary General António Guterres “takes note of the peace initiative,” its spokesperson said on Friday, emphasizing that “pursuing sustainable and inclusive peace is essential as the conflict enters a new year.” He called […]