Victims of Crime NT (VoCNT) is closing its Alice Springs office this week due to funding constraints. CEO Gerard McGeough cited the loss of funding for key programs, including Intensive Case Management Support, as the primary driver, leading to staff redundancies and a significant gap in support for vulnerable individuals.
The Grounded cafe, a student-run social enterprise in Hobart, aims to tackle student food insecurity by reinvesting all profits into the Tasmanian University Student Association's food programs. It offers affordable meals and a pay-it-forward system, providing a vital 'third space' for students.
DRC's political elite is pushing for constitutional amendments, potentially enabling a third presidential term, despite an ongoing Ebola epidemic and insecurity. Opposition leaders decry the move as a "constitutional coup" and have formed a coalition to resist.
Peru's presidential election sees Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez competing, with insecurity and crime as top voter concerns, fueled by extortion and homicides.
Ethiopia's June 1 parliamentary election, deemed 'generally peaceful' by observers, saw voting suspended in over 140 constituencies due to insecurity, particularly in populous regions like Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray. Despite mixed reactions from political parties, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is predicted to secure a landslide victory, with analysts citing weak opposition. The election's outcome may impact the country's path toward stability and democratic progress.
Asian nations are observing the Ukraine war as a study course, analyzing arguments and considering potential regional implications. The article emphasizes Asia's current peace as a privilege allowing objective observation and clear thinking, warning against predictions and highlighting the unpredictable nature of real war.
Somalia is at a critical juncture as political deadlock over elections and transition plans intensifies. US and UK-led talks collapsed May 15, leaving legitimacy strained amid insecurity, humanitarian distress, and corruption.
Ethiopians are voting in parliamentary and regional elections, with PM Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party expected to win despite significant unrest. Polling is suspended in Tigray and parts of Amhara due to ongoing conflict and instability.
A New York Fed survey reveals higher food insecurity in the U.S. now than during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 10% of families skipping meals and 16% relying on donations, exacerbated by economic strain and rising food prices.
Labour MP Wes Streeting argues that while Tony Blair correctly identifies a historic rupture due to technological, geopolitical, and economic shifts, his intervention neglects the fundamental issue of inequality, which underpins the crises in western democracies. Streeting emphasizes that Labour must combine dynamism with fairness, ensuring the AI revolution serves the many, not just the privileged few, and advocates for a new relationship with Europe and independent foreign policy stances.
The WHO has elevated the national risk level for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high' due to a rapid spread and nearly 750 suspected cases. Insecurity and violence are hindering response efforts, with protesters setting fire to hospital tents. Meanwhile, Mali faces disruptions to Eid celebrations due to an Al-Qaeda-linked blockade.
Peter Hargreaves, a major Brexit donor, profited from the insecurity it created. The article argues that politicians who generate crises, like Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson, often benefit from public anger and a lack of accountability, contrary to democratic theory.
Insecurity in Nigeria has worsened due to a governance vacuum and stretched security forces, according to Acled and Global Terrorism Index data. With general elections approaching, the crisis is under increased scrutiny. A joint US-Nigeria operation killed a top ISIS commander, but violence persists.
India's PM urges citizens to consume less fuel, fertiliser, gold, and curb travel due to surging global energy prices and war in Iran, signaling a shift from neoliberal globalization towards strategic economic management.
The killing of ISIL's second-in-command, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, by US and Nigerian forces underscores the persistent insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin. Analysts note the resurgence of both ISWAP and Boko Haram, fueled by weak governance, porous borders, economic factors, and exploitation of community vulnerabilities.
Southeast Asia is exploring a nuclear energy revival, with China emerging as a strong partner. Leveraging its extensive domestic experience and the Hualong One reactor design, China offers advanced technology and energy security to the region.
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP for Makerfield, as Labour faces internal strife following local election losses, with multiple resignations and calls for Starmer's resignation.
Keir Starmer will not block Andy Burnham from standing as MP in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, as Labour faces internal turmoil and calls for leadership change following local election losses.
Wes Streeting resigns as Labour's Health Secretary, calling for a leadership contest with the 'best possible field of candidates', implying support for Andy Burnham. Streeting criticizes Keir Starmer's leadership, citing a lack of vision and direction, and expresses concern over Labour's unprecedented election losses and the rise of Reform UK.
Wes Streeting may announce his Labour leadership bid, while Angela Rayner, cleared of tax wrongdoing, hints at seeking change but won't challenge Keir Starmer directly, leaving her own candidacy or support for Andy Burnham uncertain.
According to the IMF's report, regional growth is expected to decline by 0.3 percentage points, and some 20 million people in Africa now face the risk of food insecurity as the Iran war raises energy and food prices.
The Trump administration has paused immigration application processing for individuals from 39 countries, impacting hundreds of thousands of people. The move has caused widespread financial insecurity, job losses, and legal uncertainty for immigrants and their U.S. citizen spouses.
Gunfire and explosions rocked Mali's capital and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups exploited worsening insecurity in the Sahel region.
Armed groups including Islamist militants from JNIM and Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting Bamako and at least three other cities. Sustained gunfire and explosions were reported near government buildings, military installations, and Bamako's main airport, forcing flight cancellations. The Malian government claims security forces are repelling attackers while Russian-backed Africa Corps mercenaries fight alongside government forces. The attacks come amid worsening insecurity in the Sahel region, which accounts for over half of global terrorism deaths.
