World News Roundup: Global Security, Human Rights, and Political Unrest

This roundup of current world news highlights significant developments across various regions, touching on geopolitical cooperation, judicial rulings, human rights issues, and crises. Key stories include Venezuela's prisoner releases, US policy shifts on deportations, United Nations appeals in Afghanistan, and international political tensions, underlining the complexity of global challenges.

In Venezuela, the government announced the release of 131 prisoners under 'alternative liberty restriction measures.' This move was part of the Peace and Democratic Coexistence program and celebrated by human rights groups. The details of these measures remain unspecified.

A US federal judge has permitted the Trump administration to terminate the Temporary Protected Status designation for Somalia. This decision could impact nearly 1,100 Somalis residing in the US, following a Supreme Court ruling allowing similar actions for other countries.

The United Nations has urged donors to maintain support for Afghan women as Taliban restrictions tighten. A funding shortfall threatens the operation of over half of the women's organizations in Afghanistan, complicating efforts to address severe rights violations.