Moscow, 6 August 2025 — The Russian government has significantly escalated its control over internet access and digital communications, raising serious concerns about human rights violations and the erosion of civil liberties. According to a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), the Kremlin has expanded its censorship infrastructure, imposed arbitrary internet shutdowns, and blocked […]
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Accra, 6 August 2025 — Ghana is in mourning following the tragic deaths of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who perished in a military helicopter crash in the Adansi area of the Ashanti Region. The accident claimed the lives of eight individuals, including senior government officials and […]
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Dublin, 5 August 2025 — Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Harris, has secured the backing of the European Union in the case of Gena Heraty, an Irish humanitarian worker kidnapped in Haiti. Following direct discussions with Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the EU has agreed to designate […]
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Dublin, August 6, 2025 — Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal spent the day in Dublin on a one-day official visit, celebrating the enduring friendship between the United Kingdom and Ireland and reinforcing diplomatic ties through cultural and civic engagement. 🤝 A Symbolic Presidential Meeting Princess Anne was formally welcomed by President Michael D. Higgins […]
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Tuxpan, Veracruz — August 4, 2025 — A violent prison riot in eastern Mexico has left seven inmates dead and 11 injured, following reported pleas from prisoners for protection against threats from a criminal group operating inside the facility. 🔥 Riot Erupts Over Alleged Extortion The unrest began on Saturday afternoon at the Tuxpan prison […]
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Business & Macroeconomics Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Technology & Deals In Focus: China’s Security Engagement in Africa China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), launched in 2022, is being integrated into China-Africa relations. The initiative emphasizes non-interference and collective security, but also promotes Chinese models of governance. Under the FOCAC Action Plan, China plans to […]
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“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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Beirut, August 5, 2025 — Human rights organizations have condemned Lebanese authorities for their continued failure to provide justice for victims of the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed at least 236 people, injured over 7,000, and devastated large sections of the capital. The blast, caused by the detonation of improperly stored ammonium […]
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Kinshasa, August 5, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to immediately reopen Radio Nsenda Muana and ensure the protection of journalists following a controversial suspension and arrests in late July. 📻 Station Suspended After Critical Broadcast On July 28, Radio Nsenda […]
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Ottawa, August 4, 2025 — The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have delivered 21,600 pounds of humanitarian aid to Gaza via CC-130J Hercules aircraft, in response to escalating humanitarian needs in the region. The operation was coordinated by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and supported by international partners, including Jordan. 🚨 Humanitarian Crisis and Legal Accusations In […]
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