Author: Solomon Alaka

New Delhi, August 20, 2025 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a high-level diplomatic visit to India from August 18 to 19, aimed at restoring bilateral ties, advancing border negotiations, and preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. 📅 Timeline of the Visit Date […]

Bamako, August 2025 — Diplomatic tensions between France and Mali have escalated following the arrest of a French embassy official in Bamako, whom Mali’s military-led government accused of involvement in a foreign-backed plot to destabilize the state. The French government has firmly rejected the allegations, calling them “unjustified” and demanding the official’s immediate release. 🇲🇱 […]

Buenos Aires, August 2025 — Global mining and commodities powerhouse Glencore (LON:GLEN) has formally submitted applications to Argentina’s federal authorities for inclusion in the country’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), signaling its intent to invest $13.5 billion in two major copper projects: El Pachón and Agua Rica. 🏗️ Strategic Investment Breakdown Combined, the projects […]

Migration Diplomacy and the Politics of Leverage By Staff Writer | August 2025 While public attention often focuses on deportation flights and border enforcement, the real story behind global migration diplomacy is one of control, compliance, and strategic leverage. Recent developments involving the United Kingdom, United States, and several African nations reveal a troubling pattern: […]

Tehran, Iran — August 17, 2025 Iran is grappling with an intense heatwave that has severely strained its water and electricity infrastructure, prompting authorities to order the closure of public offices and banks across Tehran and several other provinces. The move, aimed at conserving energy and managing dwindling resources, reflects the growing urgency of the […]

DENVER — August 18, 2025 — Conservative news outlet Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems, marking a significant legal consequence for the network’s role in spreading false claims about the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The settlement, disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday, resolves […]

Calls Grow for Immediate Relief Measures Amid Soaring Food Prices Abuja, Nigeria — August 2025 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has acknowledged the stabilizing impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, but warned that many Nigerians continue to face severe hardship as a result of these policies. Her […]