On average 11 children killed or injured every 24 hours in past week in Lebanon, says UN children’s agency

May 29, 2026 4:08 PM

On average 11 children killed or injured every 24 hours in past week in Lebanon, says UN children’s agency

An average of 11 children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon in the last week, as Israel expanded strikes across the country in spite of a ceasefire being in place. Heavy Israeli ⁠strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday, after Israel declared a new swathe of the area "a combat zone". On Thursday, an Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut amid a ceasefire that has failed to halt fighting between Is...

President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for 5 billion meals milestone, stresses nutrition and education for children

March 17, 2026 2:00 PM

President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for 5 billion meals milestone, stresses nutrition and education for children

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday underscored the importance of ensuring nutritious food and quality education for children, while commending the Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving five billion meals to support school education across India. The President was speaking at a commemorative event held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to mark the foundation’s milestone achievement. Describing the accomplishment as “remarkable,” President Murmu said the initiative highlights the c...

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

January 20, 2026 10:58 PM

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Britain is considering an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning on Tuesday they risk being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison". Starmer said the government was prepared to take robust action, a day after it announced it would examine whether features such as infinite scrolling and the age at which children can access platforms should be restricted and how such measures could be imposed. "This is a hug...