ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrests of Taliban leaders over persecution of women in Afghanistan. Why it matters
This marks the first time the ICC prosecutor has built a case around the systemic crimes against women and girls. Many also see this as a rare moment of vindication for Afghan activists, who over the ...
Germany's likely next chancellor demands migration crackdown after knife attack
BERLIN: Germany's main opposition leader vowed on Thursday (Jan 23) to impose immediate border controls if he becomes chancellor, as expected, after elections next month, a day after an Afghan asylum ...
Establishment parties in Saxony place far-right AfD in key parliamentary positions
Developments in Saxony belie all talk by the establishment parties of a supposed “firewall” against collaborating with the ...
ICC issues warrant for senior Taliban leaders accused of crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two of the Afghan Taliban’s most senior leaders.
Heatwaves, floods, and cyclones disrupt school for Millions
UNICEF says middle- and low-income countries were the hardest hit. The agency criticized the "overlooked" impact of the climate crisis on education.