A harrowing new report by Father Lazar Aslam, a Franciscan priest in Pakistan, has brought renewed attention to the plight of Christian girls and women in the country, documenting numerous cases of rape, abduction, and forced marriage. The report underscores the vulnerability of religious minorities—particularly Christians—who are frequently denied equal protection under Pakistani law. The […]
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Women are the most underserved demographic in financial services. Despite evidence demonstrating the business case for focusing on women’s markets and their tendency to generally save more, repay loans reliably, demonstrate higher loyalty, and act as strong brand ambassadors—making them valuable clients—financial institutions often neglect their specific needs. This contradiction arises because financial institutions tend […]
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Since the beginning of the year, Rwanda-backed M23 fighters have swept across eastern DRC, taking key cities including Goma and Bukavu. The violence has displaced more than one million people in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Speaking from the village of Sake in North Kivu, UNDP Resident Representative Damien Mama described meeting a […]
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Brussels — June 15, 2025 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged all parties in the Middle East to exercise maximum restraint and work toward de-escalation amid rising regional tensions. The call came during a phone conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday, as conflict between Israel and Iran continues to intensify. […]
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This year’s Trooping the Colour celebration was graced by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with Prince William, Princess Catherine, and their children also in attendance as well as Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, The Duke of Kent (Prince Edward) and Princess Anne and The Duke & Duchess of Gloucester. This grand ceremonial event, held […]
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On a dry day despite opposing weather forecast, Americans gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate military strength, national unity—and a presidential birthday. WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 14, 2025In a powerful and patriotic display, the streets of Washington, D.C., came alive on Saturday as thousands gathered to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Tanks […]
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ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE – A Russian drone strike on a humanitarian aid warehouse in Zaporizhzhia early Saturday morning has destroyed 100 tonnes of supplies intended for internally displaced persons and frontline communities. The attack also injured three people, including two police officers and a civilian. Extent of Damage and Local Response The estimated damage from the […]
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June 14, 2025 — Minneapolis, MinnesotaA Democratic state lawmaker and her husband were shot and killed early Friday in what authorities describe as a politically motivated attack in suburban Minneapolis. A second Democratic legislator and his wife were also targeted, with one of them wounded in the assault. Representative Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, and […]
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In the old town of Nice, the 98-meter-long, three-masted barque arrived last week at Port Lympia, where UNOC3 is now under way. Built in 1914 and owned by Norway since 1921, the Statsraad Lehmkuhl – named for former Norwegian minister Kristofer Lehmkuhl – was refitted last year with state-of-the-art ocean science instruments, transforming it into […]
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CAIRO, June 14, 2025 — In a major move to safeguard its energy future, Egypt has finalized a sweeping set of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreements with some of the world’s top commodity traders, including Saudi Aramco, Trafigura, Vitol, and Shell. The landmark deal secures up to 160 cargoes of LNG, ensuring stable gas […]
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