Hamas has agreed to a new ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar, according to a statement by Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s chief. The proposal, delivered two days ago, was met with a positive response from Hamas, as reported in his televised address on Saturday, which coincided with the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Al-Hayya […]
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The arrest of First Vice President and main opposition leader Riek Machar, alongside mounting military clashes and reported attacks on civilian populations, signals a severe unravelling of the peace process and a direct threat to millions, rights investigators said. Speaking later on Thursday in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists that Secretary-General António […]
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Denmark has expressed growing concerns over U.S. intentions in Greenland, despite a recent scaling back of Vice President JD Vance’s planned visit to the territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen highlighted the ongoing diplomatic tensions with the U.S., reflecting the uneasy relationship between Denmark, Greenland, and the U.S. over […]
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The Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health co-hosted by the World Health Organization and Colombia, in the city of Cartagena, brought together over 700 participants from 100 countries – including heads of state, ministers, scientists, and civil society groups — to accelerate action to curb what’s increasingly described as a full-scale health […]
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The study also highlights positive developments amid the bleak news, such as the growing role of renewable energy in the region and the power of early warning systems to save lives. “In 2024, weather and climate impacts cascaded from the Andes to the Amazon, from crowded cities to coastal communities, causing major economic and environmental […]
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Every month, the UN trade and development agency (UNCTAD) provides an update on what’s happening in the world of global trade. In March, the focus was on tariffs, and the report revealed that, whilst global trade reached a record $33 trillion last year, the outlook for 2025 remains uncertain, with mounting tensions, protectionist policies and […]
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As the U.S. intensifies its trade war with China, Beijing is seeking to strengthen its economic relationship with Canada. Chinese Ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, called for increased trade between the two nations, emphasizing that the U.S. trade policies are creating global instability. Speaking at a trade-promotion event in Ottawa, Wang criticized U.S. unilateralism and […]
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The UK’s Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is set to allocate £114 million ($147.5 million) towards upgrading its IT infrastructure, as part of broader reforms aimed at improving patient care and cybersecurity. This funding comes at a crucial time when the National Health Service (NHS) is undergoing significant structural changes. The DHSC’s IT […]
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Turkish authorities have arrested at least 1,879 individuals in connection with protests over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, sparking widespread unrest. In response, the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) appointed Nuri Aslan as interim mayor, with the expectation that he will serve for the remainder of İmamoğlu’s term. The protests, primarily calling for […]
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In a country where less than half the population has reliable access to electricity, Dodai, a local startup founded by Japanese entrepreneur Yuma Sasaki, is rapidly transforming Ethiopia’s transportation landscape. Since its inception in 2022, Dodai has quickly become the fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in East Africa, selling 850 units in its first year. […]
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