Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation. By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 5 Nov 20265 Nov 2026 The outcome of the 2026 US midterm elections has marked a historic shift in American politics, with diverse candidates and the first Gen Z…
Fátima Báñez The death of former employment minister Fátima Báñez, 59, was confirmed by the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), which she chaired. “Her warmth, generosity, and commitment leave an indelible mark on businesses and the entire CEOE team,” it said in a statement. Báñez served in the government under former Prime Minister Mariano…
Too often, young people are invited to share experiences after decisions have already been made. Yet our experiences are evidence of what works, what does not, and what systems need to change. Listening matters, but it is only the beginning. What truly matters is whether our perspectives shape priorities, inform decisions, direct resources, and strengthen…
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met with global K-pop powerhouse ENHYPEN in Seoul on 22 October to celebrate the success of their collaboration for World Blood Donor Day 2026 and recognize the group’s role in inspiring young people around the world to donate blood and save lives. The collaboration between WHO…
Tanzanian giants Young Africans became the first club to reach the 2026-2027 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League group stage after completing the double over Madagascar’s CFFA, beating them 4-1 at the Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es-Salaam on Wednesday. “Yanga” as Young Africans is known among their vast supporters qualified with an aggregate 8-1 victory, having…
For several days, the streets of Tirana have witnessed a wave of antigovernment demonstrations, with demonstrators engaged in fierce clashes with security forces, while police have fired tear gas on thousands of young protesters to prevent them from scaling barricades. Protests escalated last week after school and university students joined them, citing rising tuition fees…
Approximately 800 million young people entering the labour market in developing economies over the coming years will not find jobs unless countries act, the head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) warned on Tuesday, as the agency launched two initiatives to boost investment and employment. “If you look at the next 15 years, there will…
A couple posing for a pre-wedding photoshoot in Singapore. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Singapore is asking its young government workers to trust the state to find them love matches. FirstDate, a government-built dating platform being piloted in Singapore, is the latest in a slew of state-backed matchmaking initiatives against the backdrop of Asia’s…
NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures. Published On 2 Oct 20262 Oct 2026 The NBA has closed its only elite training academy in Africa, less than a decade after it was launched in Senegal to prepare promising young African players…
All medicines and treatments have to go through lengthy safety and efficacy testing, but this is particularly tricky – and often delayed – for one important age group. Spotlight explores the complexities of conducting clinical trials involving babies, and why those complexities are worth grappling with. Babies are at risk of developing illness and severe…
