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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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 […]
Continue ReadingMikko Toivola and co-authors share a summary about their latest study which focuses on the movements of an invasive mesopredator within the Archipelago areas of Finland. The raccoon dog has been known to occur in the archipelago areas of Finland for a long time. However, the role of the species as part of the archipelago […]
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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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August 5, 2025 — Canberra Amazon’s satellite internet initiative, Project Kuiper, has won a landmark contract with Australia’s government-owned broadband provider, NBN Co, to deliver high-speed satellite broadband to regional, rural, and remote communities. The decision marks a significant strategic win over Elon Musk’s Starlink, which had also been in contention for the deal. 📡 […]
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