NNW Bureau

Olympians Alysa Liu, Noah Lyles, Hilary Knight, Chloe Kim and Scottie Scheffler were among those named to Time’s 100 Most Influential list for 2026 on Wednesday (15 April), underlining the impact of their success on the global stage. Those …

NEW YORK/PORT SUDAN, 14 April 2026 – As the conflict in Sudan hits the three-year mark, children continue to pay the heaviest price. Between January and March this year, at least 160 children …

ADEN, Yemen – As more than 17 million people across Yemen faced hunger in 2025, a US$25 million contribution from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) enabled …

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$2 million from the Government of Japan to support vulnerable communities affected by disasters across Pakistan. …

In April 2025, the Education Leadership Seminar for education professionals in francophone Africa wrapped up after an intense six weeks of online training and an immersive one-week face-to-face in Dakar, …

At a time when water scarcity continues to shape livelihoods across the country, the launch of the chair signals more than an academic achievement; it represents a collective commitment to …

Organised by the UNESCO Sudan office and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism, the consultation brought together key actors from government, law enforcement, and the cultural sector, …

Opening the meeting, the Director-General highlighted the unique role of National Commissions as bridges connecting UNESCO with governments, civil society, academia and local communities. The Deputy Director-General emphasized their importance …

The Indian women’s football team secured a 3-2 victory over Malawi in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Series 2026 at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday. Astam Oraon (18′), Aveka Singh (45+1′), …

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen is calling time on a remarkable career. The two-time Olympic champion confirmed on Wednesday (15 April) that he will step away from badminton at the age of 32, a decision shaped …