European Leaders Endorse Trilateral Summit Initiative Involving US, Ukraine, and Russia

Brussels, Belgium – August 2025 Following a high-level debriefing by U.S. President Donald Trump on his recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, European leaders have issued a joint statement expressing their readiness to support a trilateral meeting involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. The proposed summit aims to advance diplomatic efforts […]

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🚨 Nigeria: Violence on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway: Man Killed, Wife Kidnapped and Passenger Injured in Alleged Armed Fulani Herdsmen Attack

IBADAN, August 18, 2025 — A tragic incident unfolded on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Saturday, August 17, when gunmen—allegedly of Fulani origin—ambushed a private vehicle, killing the driver, injuring a passenger, and abducting the man’s wife. The attack occurred near the Ogere axis of the highway, a stretch increasingly associated with violent crimes and abductions […]

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🕊️ Human Rights Watch Condemns Qatar’s Imprisonment of Baha’i Religious Leader

Doha, Qatar — August 16, 2025 Human Rights Watch (HRW) has strongly denounced the five-year prison sentence handed down to Remi Rowhani, a prominent Baha’i religious dignitary and chairman of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is in Qatar. The New York-based rights organization described the charges as “abusive” and rooted solely in Rowhani’s religious […]

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European Leaders to Join Zelenskyy for High-Stakes White House Meeting with President Trump

Washington, D.C. — August 18, 2025 In a coordinated show of transatlantic solidarity, several prominent European leaders will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Monday 17th, Aug 2025 for a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The delegation includes: The meeting follows President Trump’s recent summit with Russian President Vladimir […]

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🏙️ RXR and Elliott Investment Management Acquire 590 Madison Avenue for $1.08 Billion

New York, NY — August 17, 2025 In one of Manhattan’s most significant commercial real estate transactions in recent years, RXR and joint venture partner Elliott Investment Management have finalized the $1.08 billion acquisition of 590 Madison Avenue, a 43-story office and retail tower located in Midtown’s prestigious Plaza District. Landmark Deal in a Shifting […]

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World News in Brief: Casualties in Ukraine, Burkina Faso aid helicopter blast, Uganda urged to release opposition leaders

The monthly total also marked a three-year high, topping June’s figure, with HRMMU verifying civilian deaths and injuries in 18 of Ukraine’s 24 regions.   “For the second month in a row, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine hits a new three-year high,” said Danielle Bell, Head of HRMMU. “Only the first three months […]

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UN highlights need for peaceful resolution, as Trump and Putin prepare to meet on Ukraine

The UN is stressing that any peace effort or deal must be consistent with the principles of the UN Charter, including respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric welcomed “dialogue at the highest level” between the two permanent members of the Security Council. The meeting is […]

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From dough to dough: Bahraini chefs rise with sweet, spicy success

What started as a simple joy of making cookies for family and friends soon blossomed into Brown Sugar, a brand that embodies both her love for desserts and her journey towards independence. “I used to love eating sweets,” Eman Fareed, a mother and retired civil servant, told UN News while baking in her kitchen. “At […]

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✈️ Samaritan’s Purse Conducts Sixth and Seventh Emergency Airlifts to Gaza Amid Aid Blockade

Boone, NC / Gaza – 16 August 2025 In a continued effort to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Samaritan’s Purse deployed its 757 and DC-8 cargo aircraft this morning, carrying more than 88,500 pounds of ready-to-use, peanut-based nutritional food packets. These flights mark the sixth and seventh airlifts in just the past month, underscoring […]

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