Desperation in Afghanistan leads to sale of children

Afghanistan faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions on the brink of famine due to aid cuts, drought, and economic collapse, forcing some families into desperate measures like selling their children. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing highlights a deepening, albeit lopsided, strategic partnership with China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. In Central Africa, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached critical levels, prompting emergency WHO intervention as cases emerge in neighboring Uganda. Other developments include a suspended transport strike in Kenya triggered by fuel price hikes, an investigation into the death of Mango fashion founder Isak Andic, and the discovery of over 1,100 new marine species. Additionally, US congressional scrutiny continues regarding the potential complicity of Jeffrey Epstein’s associates in his criminal network.