Former US president Jimmy Carter, a man defined by his humility and idealism, has died at 100. Many US presidents come from modest upbringings. Born in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter’s Depression-era childhood was no exception. His home lacked running water and electricity, while his rural high school lacked a 12th […]
Humanitarian
The family of Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom, a Melbourne-born humanitarian, is in mourning after the aid worker was tragically killed by an Israeli military airstrike in Gaza. Amidst the chaos of Central Gaza, where humanitarian aid workers navigate the thin line between life and death, Zomi’s story echoes with resilience, kindness, […]
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been inaugurated for a second five-year term after contentious elections in December. Speaking during the ceremony in the capital on Saturday, Tshisekedi, 60, expressed his commitment to a more united, stronger, and prosperous Congo. “I am taking back the […]
At least 19 villagers were brutally murdered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Sunday by attackers affiliated with ISIS. Members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) reportedly tied up their victims before killing them using machetes and other weapons, Aljazeera reports. Some villagers who tried to […]
Refugees and humanitarian entrants in Australia are less likely to self-report asthma and cancer, with rates 60% lower than the general population, new research shows. They also report fewer chronic lung conditions and mental health issues, both at 50% lower rates, as per data from the 2021 Census, according to […]
