How a Very Strong El Niño Could Affect the World
Forecasters expect a very strong El Niño through early 2027. Here is what that could mean for rainfall, heat, farming and storms worldwide.
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Sudan War Shifts West as Kordofan Fighting Intensifies
Sudan’s army has gained ground in Kordofan, but the RSF is changing tactics as civilians face drone attacks, reprisals and deepening hunger.
African Union Renews Its Security Council Reform Demand
African ministers have renewed their common demand for permanent UN Security Council seats, but negotiations still face major obstacles.
AIDS 2026 Puts the Americas’ HIV Access Gap in Focus
The Americas have powerful HIV prevention and treatment tools, but AIDS 2026 is highlighting unequal access, funding and diagnosis.
Fouzi Lekjaa’s Party Move Reshapes Morocco’s Election
Fouzi Lekjaa has joined PAM before Morocco’s September election, fueling debate over football, technocracy and political competition.
ICC Faces a Leadership Test After Prosecutor’s Removal
The ICC must choose a new prosecutor while deputies manage active cases, US sanctions and withdrawals test the court’s authority.
Keiko Fujimori Takes Office in a Divided Peru
Keiko Fujimori begins a five-year term after Peru’s close election, promising security and stability in a deeply polarized country.
Australia Studies Its First New Oil Refinery in Decades
Australia and Western Australia will fund a refinery study as fuel disruption revives debate over resilience, cost and the energy transition.
Singapore Weighs School Safety After Teen Attack Plots
Singapore is debating prevention, school security and rehabilitation after three teenagers were detained over separate attack plans.
What Could Measure Progress Beyond GDP?
GDP measures economic production, not whether life is improving. A new UN dashboard proposes a broader way to judge national progress.