Heatwaves were the predominant climate hazard causing school closures last year in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Cambodia, with over 118 million students affected in April alone, based on Unicef data.

The United Nations Children’s Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather

Russia on Thursday reprimanded the head of the U.N. children's agency UNICEF for not providing a "weighty argument for her refusal" to brief the Security Council on children in Gaza - a meeting requested by Russia.

Students saw classes suspended and even schools damaged or destroyed due to climatic shocks. Read more at straitstimes.com.

"The UNICEF Executive Director has briefed the ... Nebenzia also accused Washington on Thursday of some responsibility for the deaths of children in Gaza after the U.S. used its council veto ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is walking back an almost-total 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign assistance, making an exception for life-saving humanitarian aid, according to a memo the Miami Herald obtained.

Danny Danon, ambassador to the world body, says while holding up a photo of a baby boy during a meeting about children suffering in Gaza: “Perhaps you have forgotten about

Nigeria is confronted with a paradox of food insecurity and widespread malnutrition. Despite Nigeria's abundance of natural resources and expansive agricultural terrain, millions of people -- especially children -- struggle with stunting,

For young people like Winnie Muyam, accessing digital platforms was her way to connect with friends and entertainment, until last year when the 17-year-old said strangers began to chat with her.

The Senior Barrister claims that side issues, including allegations about her integrity and the recent firing of a FICAC witness, are delaying the process.

Concerns have been raised regarding the issue of inadequate housing options for women facing abuse due to a lack of safe, accessible shelters and long-term support systems. Fiji Women’s Crisis Center states that many women are forced to return to abusive homes due to this reason.

An American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration says. It happened while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9pm local time, it adds in a statement. Authorities are investigating.