Editorial

Croatia Joins Artemis Accords as 74th Signatory

Croatia has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 74th nation to commit to NASA's framework for peaceful and transparent space exploration. The signing ceremony took place in Zagreb, with Croatia's Minister of Science, Education, and Youth representing the country.

UN Chief: Inequality a 'Ticking Time Bomb'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that unchecked global inequality poses a systemic threat to international stability, with the richest 10 per cent of the world's population now owning 75 per cent of all wealth. Speaking at a high-level leaders' event in New York, he called for an International Panel on Inequality to develop science-based solutions.

Somalia: Floods and Funding Gaps Deepen Hunger Crisis

The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations warn that El Niño-induced flooding projected for October to December 2026 could push 5.4 million people into crisis-level hunger or worse, while a funding shortfall threatens the response capacity needed to avert a further deterioration.

UN Urges Restraint as Northern Ethiopia Fighting Spreads

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over rapidly deteriorating conditions in northern Ethiopia, calling on all parties to immediately de-escalate after fighting intensified in and around Tigray. The seizure and occupation of three airports — Mekelle, Axum, and Shire — has heightened fears of a broader conflict spreading to neighbouring areas.