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World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis

December 16, 2025 Global Author

World leaders meeting at the UN General Assembly have adopted a historic global declaration to tackle noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions together, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday. Read More

Human Rights

World News in Brief: Türk condemns ‘abhorrent’ attack in Sydney, UNHCR chief calls for solidarity with refugees, Ukraine latest

December 15, 2025 Village Reporterhuman rights

The UN human rights chief said on Monday the antisemitic attack on the Jewish community in Sydney which left fifteen dead at the weekend, including a 10-year-old girl, was “a moment of deep sadness.” Source UN News Read More

Africa

Six peacekeepers laid to rest following deadly drone attack in Sudan

December 15, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

A solemn farewell ceremony was held on Monday at the headquarters of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to honour six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in a drone attack on a UN logistics base in Kadugli, South Kordofan. UN Africa News Read More

Africa

Morocco and UAE ready for Arab cup semi-final showdown

December 15, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The semi-final match is set for Monday at Khalifa International Stadium, where both teams will be looking to continue their tournament runs and keep their dreams of lifting the trophy alive.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

9 African migrants died in freezing temperatures near Morocco-Algeria border

December 15, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco’s border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy that rights groups in the North African country called deeply concerning and a violation of the right to freedom of movement.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Africa

Ugandan Priest detained by Military amid rising election tensions

December 15, 2025 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Uganda’s military has confirmed it is holding Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest who went missing nearly two weeks ago.Sourced from Africanews Read More

Pacific

Guterres condemns deadly attack on Hannukah celebration in Sydney

December 15, 2025 Village ReporterAsia News

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the “heinous deadly attack” on Sunday against Jewish families gathered in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate Hanukkah. Source UN News Read More

Pacific

From farm to classroom: Feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste

December 15, 2025 Village ReporterAsia News

It’s a win-win recipe: schoolchildren eat a free, nutritious meal every day and local farmers gain reliable access to local markets. Source UN News Read More

Europe

With skills and determination, Guatemalans embark on life-changing journey to Germany

December 14, 2025 Village ReporterEurope News

On the runway of Guatemala City’s La Aurora International Airport, ten men embraced their families before departing for Germany — the start of a bold new chapter. Source UN News Read More

Africa

Sudan: UN strongly condemns deadly drone attack on peacekeeping base in Kordofan

December 14, 2025 Village ReporterUN Africa News

Drone attacks targeting the UN logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, on Saturday killed six peacekeepers and injured eight others – all members of the Bangladeshi contingent serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). UN Africa News Read More

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Month: December 2025

World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis

World News in Brief: Türk condemns ‘abhorrent’ attack in Sydney, UNHCR chief calls for solidarity with refugees, Ukraine latest

Six peacekeepers laid to rest following deadly drone attack in Sudan

Morocco and UAE ready for Arab cup semi-final showdown

9 African migrants died in freezing temperatures near Morocco-Algeria border

Ugandan Priest detained by Military amid rising election tensions

Guterres condemns deadly attack on Hannukah celebration in Sydney

From farm to classroom: Feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste

With skills and determination, Guatemalans embark on life-changing journey to Germany

Sudan: UN strongly condemns deadly drone attack on peacekeeping base in Kordofan