UNHCR Newswire

1,000 houses built for quake-hit families in Paktika

SHARAN (Pajhwok): As many as 1,000 new houses have been constructed and handed over to earthquake-affected families in the Gayan district of southeastern Paktika province. A powerful earthquake struck the district on June 22, 2022, destroying hundreds of …

Afghanistan provides 1,000 houses for earthquake-affected families

KABUL, May 12 (Xinhua) -- A total of 1,000 houses had been built and handed over to families affected by earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan's Paktika province, the state-owned Bakhtar news agency reported on Monday. The newly constructed houses, built …

Amid Taliban Indifference, Kabul Rent Crisis Pushes Families to the Brink

Many tenants in Kabul have voiced complaints over the unprecedented surge in rental prices, saying the Taliban authorities have shown no concern for the issue. The influx of returnees from abroad and internal displacement has made it increasingly difficult …

UNHCR Warns Funding Cuts Threaten Refugee Support in Costa Rica

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warns that a 41% funding cut is jeopardizing support for refugees in Costa Rica, especially Nicaraguans fleeing repression. With over 222,000 asylum claims pending, the country’s asylum system is …

European Youth Forum affirms support for Sahrawi people, calls for just solution to Sahrawi issue

Shaheed El-Hafed, May 11, 2025 (SPS) - The European Youth Forum adopted a recommendation calling for a fair and lasting solution to the Sahrawi issue, affirming its support for the Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination and control over their …

Thousands march against immigration in Warsaw

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MIYAVI: Embracing China, fulfilling a global mission through music

06:04 As more international artists find themselves drawn to China's vibrant cultural scene, Japanese rock guitarist and singer MIYAVI is deepening his connection with the country, not just through performances but also by immersing himself in the …

Chad issues biometric IDs to thousands of refugees with Idemia tech, UNHCR’s help

Refugees in Chad can now apply for a legal identity to bring them an important step closer to social and economic inclusion. Chad’s government, the country’s National Commission for the Reception and Reintegration of Refugees (CNARR) and National Agency …

Funding for Sudan almost 90% short of target despite dire need, warns UNHCR official

Iranian foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia ahead of nuclear talks with US

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Jeddah on Saturday, a day before the fourth round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran are set to be held. He met there his counterpart Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Iran's …

InterviewFunding for Sudan almost 90% short of target, warns UNHCR official

UN says over one million Syrians return home amid ongoing displacement

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The United Nations said on Friday that more than one million Syrians have returned to their areas of origin since November 2024, even as internal displacement continues across the country. According to the UN Office for the …

If Rohingyas are foreigners, deport them !

Supreme Court Order ! New Delhi – As per the Supreme Court’s order, if Rohingya refugees present in India are found to be foreigners under Indian law, they should be deported. The court said that the identity cards issued by the relevant United Nations …

Nduta (Tanzania) : controversial interviews worry Burundian refugees

SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, May 8, 2025 – Tanzanian authorities, in collaboration with the UNHCR and the Burundian government, have launched a series of interviews with Burundian refugees in the camps. Officially intended to understand the obstacles to …

Supreme Court: Rohingya must follow law, face deportation if foreigners

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, May 10: The Supreme Court of India has reiterated that Rohingya refugees residing in the country will be subject to deportation if they are determined to be foreigners under the provisions of Indian law. A …

World Bank economist brings global policy experience to Texas A&M

Harun Onder, Ph.D., is an associate professor and the new Howard G. Buffett Endowed Chair on Conflict and Development in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics. He will also direct the Texas A&M …

Over 9,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in 2 days

KABUL, May 9 (Xinhua) -- A total of 9,113 Afghan refugees returned to their homeland from neighboring Iran and Pakistan on Wednesday and Thursday, Afghanistan's High Commission for Addressing Returnees Problems said Friday. In April, more than 250,000 …

Foreign aid in decline as realism shapes global assistance

A major geopolitical realignment is dismantling traditional foreign aid systems in favor of limited measures to bolster strategic national interests. A man in Nakuru, Kenya, reads a newspaper in February 2025 reporting the impact of the U.S. government aid …

Rohingya refugees need to be deported if held foreigners: SC

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Thursday said if Rohingya refugees in the country were found to be foreigners under Indian laws they will have to be deported. Rohingya refugees need to be deported if held foreigners: SC A bench of Justices Surya Kant, …

CMTA-INC Alliance Announces 2025 Inherited Neuropathy Fellowship Recipient

Orthopedic Surgeon to Focus on Improving Outcomes for People with CMT GLENOLDEN, PA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA), the largest philanthropic funder of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease ( …

The EDR Test That Matters - AV-Comparatives to publish the first truly stealth-based EDR test

AV-Comparatives to publish the first truly stealth-based EDR test at the end of May, exposing how today’s security tools fare against APT cyberattacks. INNSBRUCK, TYROL, AUSTRIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AV-Comparatives, the world- …

AV-Comparatives Publishes New Consumer Cybersecurity Antivirus Test Results – May 2025

Latest Evaluations Reveal Which Cybersecurity and Antivirus Programs Truly Protect – Without Slowing You Down INNSBRUCK, TYROL, AUSTRIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when cyberattacks are on the rise and personal data is more …

Business Reporter: Driving customer engagement and loyalty in the experience economy

How a digital wallet and an e-cash solution can drive growth in gaming and sports betting LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Bob Legters, Chief Product Officer at Paysafe …

TOP-ALLIANCE informiert über Angebot im Bereich Limousinen- und Flugdienstleistungen

TOP-ALLIANCE bietet neben klassischen Limousinentransfers auch komplette Flottenlogistik und weltweite Charterflüge an. ZüRICH, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Die TOP-ALLIANCE AG mit Sitz in Davos bietet seit 1991 …

அமெரிக்காவில் கூடுகிறது நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்க பாராளுன்றம்: மே 16 - 18.

* Watch Live: www.tgte.tv முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் நினைவுப்பேருரை Ukrianian Cultural Center இல் மே 18, மாலை 5 - 8 வரை நடைபெறும். COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- தமிழீழ அரசை மீட்டெடுக்கும் தொடர் போராட்டத்தில் அமெரிக்காவில் …

Washington, D.C. Human Rights Leader Receives Highest University Leadership Award at 2025 APUS Commencement

Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu, founder of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, was honored with the 2025 Dr. Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award by APUS. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a momentous …

LIFE AI – The Moment Web3 Turns from Hype to Healing

A human-centered DeSci platform backed by $12M transforms genetic data into secure, user-owned healthcare for 112K users across Asia. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a digital world obsessed with speculation and speed …

On International Nurses Day, a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage

International Council of Nurses issues rallying cry to governments for urgent nursing support, following launch of the WHO State of the World’s Nursing report. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world’s nurses …

United Nations Volunteers over the years

In 1970, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish a new age of volunteerism The history of United Nations Volunteers (UNV) starts from 1968 with its first mention, to present day in 2025 where it deploys thousands of UN Volunteers and Online …

Madison Education Group Announces Free Certificate Series

Study Free at Madison Education Group's New Free Certificate Series MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Earlier this week, Madison Education Group (MEG) announced the launch of a new Success in Business Series of …

Swanag Infrastructures Celebrates 36 Years of Industrial Construction Excellence in South India

Swanag Infrastructures marks 36 years of delivering turnkey and fast-track industrial construction projects across South India since 1989. CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swanag Infrastructures, a Chennai-based …

Statement from AMMWEC President and Founder Anila Ali on Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “As a Muslim woman, an American, and a tireless advocate for peace and coexistence, I must speak clearly: India and Pakistan are nuclear powers. There can be no winner in a nuclear …

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

NOXE Smart Schools to Launch in Sri Lanka, Merging AI and Emotional Intelligence to Strengthen the Future of Education

NOX Foundation partners with AidePersona and BotCalm to deliver the next evolution in education: emotionally aware, AI-powered, and built for modern learners. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NOX Foundation has announced …

AMERICAN SWISS FOUNDATION HONORS LAURENT FREIXE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF NESTLÉ S.A., AT 80TH ANNUAL GALA IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, May 8th, the American Swiss Foundation hosted its 80th Annual Gala at the Harvard Club in New York City. The event honored Laurent Freixe, Chief Executive Officer of …

American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Publishes Inaugural Issue of New Imaging Journal, Roentgen Ray Review (R3)

Publication of ARRS' new peer-reviewed radiology journal, Roentgen Ray Review, coincides with 125th anniversary of North America’s first radiological society LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

THE DREAMCHILD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR THE 2025 HOODTALK MUSIC FESTIVAL: UNITY EDITION ON MAY 9 IN ACCRA, GHANA

Powered by Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc, the festival kicks off at 7 PM (GMT) in Independence Square ACCRA, GHANA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DreamChild Foundation proudly …

The Global BrainTrust Raises Alarm Over the Growing Risk of AI-Driven Job Losses in the Creative Industries

The BrainTrust Consortium Calls for Concerted Action Towards Human-Centred Solutions DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a significant threat to jobs …

Kent Holtorf M.D. Presents 'Fresh Perspectives' on 'the Rise in Autism’’ & 'How Peptides Advance Longevity', May 22

Author & TV Guest, Dr. Kent Holtorf M.D., explores 'Autism's Rise & The Role Peptides Play in Longevity' Thursday, May 22 – Epoch Media Center in Irvine, Ca. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …