Decades of progress in reducing maternal and infant mortality are reversing globally due to unprecedented aid cuts, initially by the US and later European countries, coupled with increased conflict. The Central African Republic and Nigeria exemplify this crisis, facing severe healthcare facility closures, staff layoffs, and rising deaths.
Palestinian pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, former head of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, is severely beaten in Israeli prison. His lawyer reports he is barely recognizable and fears for his life. UN experts warn the detention and torture of Gaza's medics is part of a deliberate destruction of the healthcare system and potentially genocide.
Children in Nigeria face a devastating crisis as Boko Haram and criminal gangs abduct them, forcing child labor, marriage, and rape. This has led to millions out of school, with aid cuts exacerbating the situation and threatening future stability.
Donald Trump claims a 'great deal' with Iran will bring peace, but the 14-point plan appears to be a list of concessions. Key issues like control of the Strait of Hormuz and Israel's role in Lebanon remain unaddressed, while Iran's nuclear program status quo is maintained.
Donald Trump criticized Israel's continued attacks in Lebanon, warning they could jeopardize a major deal with Iran. Israeli PM Netanyahu, facing an election, insists on military operations against Hezbollah, creating a rift with the US and potentially undermining regional peace efforts.
Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon, warning they could jeopardize a "Great Deal" with Iran set to be signed soon. While mediators and Iran support the truce, Israel, facing an election, insists on military operations in Lebanon, raising concerns about the deal's longevity and potential conflict.
