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“We must not forget about Sudan and I will keep raising my voice where and when I can," the Duchess of Edinburgh said ...

Conflicts across Africa are well documented and analyzed, and they affect countless lives. What they lack is sustained action ...

The Red Cross is running 42 emergency appeals around the world. Funding is running at only 20 percent. The picture for longer-term aid looks even bleaker. Meanwhile, weapons makers have had their best ...

We sometimes think of statesmanship as requiring bold action on a large stage with dramatic consequences. However, statesmanship can also involve quiet steps to prevent conflicts, halt them if they ...

Global inflation has become one of the major challenges for the world economy. Rising prices, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical conflicts are pushing investors to seek new ways to preserve ...

New York, NY, February 16, 2026 — The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and War Child today announced a new five-year Strategic Partnership to scale evidence-based solutions that protect children ...

Almost three years into Sudan's war, drone attacks and sexual violence show no signs of relenting. Could intensified international efforts influence the situation?Nearly three years into the war in ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The bloodstains are visible from space. So far, this tragedy has largely gone unnoticed in the United States — and ...

We live in an era where distance has collapsed: a natural disaster, IT breach or regional war can impact supply chains, ...

NPR International Correspondent Eyder Peralta has covered conflicts and crises from East Africa to Latin America. Sometimes just getting in place to cover a story is the hardest part of reporting. His ...