In 2023, the occurrence of tuberculosis in children younger than 15 years in the European Region rose by 10% relative to the year before. This information is provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). The European Region of the WHO encompasses 53 nations in Europe and Central Asia. In 2023,...

Chinese officials are ready to protect the nation's economy from potentially bigger-than-anticipated difficulties, primarily stemming from external sources, stated China’s Premier Li Qiang on Sunday. “We are implementing actions to address potential unforeseen shocks, which primarily originate from...

In a significant development in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, Russian authorities have agreed to a 30‑day pause on strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. This temporary measure is designed exclusively to halt attacks on power stations, transmission lines, and other facilities critical to...

U.S. foreign aid policies have long played a critical role in supporting health initiatives across the globe. Recent cuts in aid funding have reverberated throughout the global health community, disrupting programs that rely on consistent financial support. Historically, shifts in U.S. policy—such...

President Trump’s recent push for an immediate 30‑day ceasefire in Ukraine has sparked a fierce debate over its underlying objectives. While Trump envisions a rapid end to hostilities through direct negotiation with Russian President Putin, Moscow insists on strict security guarantees that go far...

The EU continues to serve as the coordinator of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran's nuclear program, as specified in UN Security Council Resolution 2231, stated Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for EU diplomatic head Kaja Kallas. "The EU's position concerning the JCPOA has...

The United States and China initiated talks about arranging a meeting between their leaders, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, in June 2025, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cites sources. They claim that the discussions are still in the initial phase. Both leaders, via their representatives,...

Only a handful of countries managed to meet the World Health Organization’s air quality standards in 2024, a stark reminder of the mounting global struggle against harmful pollutants. In a year marked by significant data gaps and rising pollution levels, new figures reveal that only seven...

A Missouri court has held Chinese officials accountable for concealing the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and has ordered them to pay over $24 billion, which local authorities plan to collect by confiscating Chinese assets, reported The New York Times (NYT), referencing the court's ruling. The...