UNCTAD says Gaza faces world's worst economic crisis, needs $71.5 billion to recover
UNCTAD said the Palestinian economy is facing what it described as the most severe economic crisis recorded anywhere in the world, with Gaza's economy near total collapse, economic activity weakening in the West Bank, and a financial crisis threatening the Palestinian government's ability to meet its obligations. The warning was presented in UNCTAD's latest report on developments in the economy of the Palestinian Territory at the Trade and Development Board in Geneva. The report said 92% of Gaza's economic establishments have been damaged or destroyed since October 2023. It said Gaza's GDP per capita stood at $212 in 2025, equal... [Continue Reading]
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Yemen displacement warning rises as UN says more than 230,000 could be uprooted
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that renewed fighting in Yemen could drive a much larger wave of displacement, with more than 230,000 people potentially uprooted inside the country. It also said up to 10,000 refugees could cross the Red Sea to Djibouti in the coming months. The warning comes as fighting continues along Yemen's Red Sea coast, where the Houthis have launched a recent offensive.UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch said in Geneva that intensifying fighting could trigger more mass displacement. The agency said more than 3,000 people had already fled across the Red Sea to Djibouti over several days... [Continue Reading]
Sudan humanitarian truce efforts keep failing as fighting worsens
Efforts to secure a humanitarian truce in Sudan are continuing to fail as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces intensifies. The latest push, backed by the United States, is aimed at a 90-day pause to allow aid deliveries, but the warring sides have continued to prioritise battlefield gains. The result is a deepening crisis for civilians already facing severe shortages and displacement.According to the supplied material, renewed mediation efforts have repeatedly hit a dead end. The United Nations has warned that Sudan's humanitarian system is on the brink of collapse, while aid groups are urging... [Continue Reading]
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
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