In Kenya, a harmful practice tied to cultural norms is still affecting many women. This is female genital mutilation, or FGM. It's not just a health issue but also a social one. It's more common in certain ethnic groups. Many women face pressure to go through with it. This pressure comes from their
In Gaza, life is already tough, but when storms hit, it gets even worse. Imagine living in a tent right by the beach. That's the reality for many people there. When heavy rain and strong winds come, these tents get flooded. Everything inside gets soaked. Mattresses, blankets, and clothes all get wet
In a significant shift, Myanmar refugees in Thailand are now able to work legally, a change that's bringing hope and independence to many. Tun Min Lat, a 42-year-old refugee, is one of them. He's been living in Thailand for nearly 20 years, but this is the first time he's had the chance to work lega
Turkey and Egypt are planning to have a big talk about Gaza. Their foreign ministers will meet in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire and what comes next. Turkey has been very vocal against Israel's actions in Gaza, even calling it a genocide. Israel, of course, disagrees. Turkey, along with Egypt and
The war in Sudan has been going on for over two years and it's getting worse. The fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused a huge humanitarian crisis. The United Nations says it's the worst one in the world right now. Millions of people have been
A plane crash in Coral Springs took the lives of a father and daughter who were on a mission to help others. Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter Serena, were carrying supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. They were part of a Christian ministry called Ignite the Fire, which does w
The US government has a warning system for travel. It ranks countries from safe to dangerous. The most severe warning is for places like war zones or countries with no US ties. As of late 2025, 22 countries are on this highest warning list. This includes places like North Korea, Iran, and Russia. Tr
France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have official
Sudan's ongoing conflict has left women in Darfur facing unimaginable horrors. The U. N. has shared reports of systematic rape, killings, and children going missing as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of al-Fashir city. This city's fall has given the RSF a strong hold on the
In Gaza, a serious problem is stopping crucial health supplies from reaching children. UNICEF, the organization helping kids in need, says Israel is not allowing important items like syringes and baby formula bottles to enter Gaza. These items are stuck in customs, even though they are urgently need
