The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has denounced the sentencing of Belarusian journalist Ihar Ilyash, who received a four-year prison term and a fine of 4,200 rubles (approximately US$1,240) from the Minsk City Court on September 16, 2025. Ilyash was convicted on charges of promoting “extremist activities” and “discrediting the Republic of Belarus.” The verdict […]
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Date: 19 September 2025 Geopolitics & Policy 🇲🇱 France Suspends Counter-Terrorism Ties with Mali Amid Diplomatic Spat France has officially suspended its counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali after escalating diplomatic tensions. The move follows the arrest of a French embassy staff member in Bamako last month, whom Mali’s junta accused of espionage. In response, Paris expelled […]
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Barbie and Peter Reynolds, a British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan earlier this year, have been released and flown to Doha, Qatar, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters. The pair were reportedly taken into custody in February under undisclosed circumstances. Their release was facilitated through diplomatic efforts […]
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Representatives of every UN Member State, there are 193 of them, and other organizations get to deliver speeches at the organization’s general debate in the grandeur of the storied General Assembly Hall, as a series of high-level meetings are held on key issues facing humanity. With the weight of global crises from war and climate […]
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The people of Ijesaland and their diaspora will gather in celebration on Friday, September 19, 2025, as His Royal Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, marks his 77th birthday. The event, hosted at the Muson Centre in Lagos, will be a dual celebration of heritage and progress, reflecting the monarch’s enduring commitment to cultural […]
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18 September 2025 — Marking World Patient Safety Day, global health leaders turned attention to the unique vulnerabilities of children in medical settings. With an estimated 1 in 10 patients harmed during care and over 3 million deaths annually linked to unsafe practices, the call for reform is urgent. This year’s theme—patient safety for children—underscores […]
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Germany’s Journalists’ Union Condemns ABC’s Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Germany’s leading journalists’ union has sharply criticized ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live following the host’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move, which has ignited debate over press freedom and political influence in U.S. media, prompted the German Journalists’ […]
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18 September 2025 — A sprawling, multibillion-dollar fraud industry has taken root across Southeast Asia, driven by sophisticated criminal syndicates and increasingly staffed by victims of human trafficking. These operations—often referred to as “fraud factories”—have evolved from defunct gambling centers into high-tech scam compounds, exploiting vulnerable individuals and posing a growing threat to global security. […]
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The Secretary-General’s annual report, released on Thursday ahead of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s yearly high-level session, offers a sobering yet resolute account of the Organization’s efforts in the face of mounting challenges. Mr. Guterres highlighted the resilience of UN personnel, committed to delivering hope and help to those in need despite […]
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“Welcome progress from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the US towards urgently needed 3-month humanitarian truce in Sudan,” Mr. Fletcher wrote on social media. “We stand ready to deliver,” he added. “Safe, unhindered access is key.” The joint statement made by the four countries comes amid Sudan’s spiralling crisis of violence, hunger and environmental disaster. After two […]
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