“This is a perfect programme for various individuals to expand their horizons and gain excellent experience at the highest-level institutions. I wish for everyone to experience such a perfect and valuable time as I luckily had,” says Mantas from Lithuania about the European Commission’s Blue Book Traineeship Programme. This scheme, established in 1960, allows […]
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Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has warned that U.S. tariffs could reduce its 2025 profits by up to $1.5 billion (A$2.3 billion), posing a significant headwind to its financial performance. 🔍 Q2 FY25 Financial Highlights The decline in operating profit was primarily attributed to unfavourable manufacturing costs, driven by higher tariffs and negative price realisation, although […]
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He expressed particular concern over the plight of women and girls sent back to Afghanistan, which has been under Taliban rule for four years. On 31 July, Pakistan confirmed that Afghan refugees would be deported under an ongoing ‘Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan’. UNHCR has received reports of arrests and detention of Afghans across the country, […]
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With many victims believed to be Ethiopian nationals, this heartbreaking incident highlights the “urgent need to address the dangers of irregular migration along the Eastern Route,” one of the busiest and riskiest migration routes in the world mainly used by people from the Horn of Africa, said the IOM in a statement on Tuesday. “Every life […]
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As Japan commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a new generation is stepping forward to preserve the memories of survivors and advocate for nuclear disarmament. Remembering the Tragedy On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb—nicknamed Little Boy—on Hiroshima, killing approximately 80,000 people instantly. Three days […]
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Urging global leaders to rethink development for landlocked nations, the UN chief declared: “We gather today to reaffirm a fundamental truth: geography should never define destiny.” According to the UN Development Programme, of the 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) worldwide, 16 are in Africa, 10 in Asia, four in Europe, and two in Latin America. […]
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In El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur that has been under siege for 15 months, the catastrophic humanitarian situation is worsening. Food shortages and soaring prices have forced community-run kitchens to shut down. Widespread hunger and malnutrition have reportedly caused several deaths and driven some residents to eat animal feed. In the Tawila locality […]
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Fairfield Township, Ohio The arrest of 74-year-old Ann Mayers for the armed robbery of a credit union draw national attention—not only for the crime itself, but for the circumstances that led to it. Mayers, who had no prior criminal record, allegedly committed the robbery after losing her life savings to an online scam. From Victim […]
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August 5, 2025 — Dublin Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza have reached a critical juncture, as the United States pushes for an “all-or-nothing” deal that would end hostilities and secure the release of all remaining hostages. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, conveyed the proposal to hostage families over the weekend, […]
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Uganda has a progressive refugee policy which enables refugees to work and access public services. This coupled with its geographic proximity to crises has made it the continent’s largest refugee-hosting country. “Emergency funding runs out in September. More children will die of malnutrition, more girls will fall victim to sexual violence, and families will be […]
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