A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Colombia today, Sunday 14th Sept 2025, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor was recorded in a region known for moderate seismic activity, though initial reports did not indicate significant damage or casualties. Authorities are monitoring the situation and assessing potential impacts on local infrastructure […]
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Yesterday, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. for discriminating against passengers with disabilities, including those who use service animals and mobility devices such as stowable wheelchairs. Uber is the largest provider of ride-hailing services in the United States. The lawsuit seeks $125 million for individuals who have been subject to discrimination […]
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The New York Declaration is the outcome of an international conference held in July at UN Headquarters, organized by France and Saudi Arabia, which resumes later this month. The General Assembly comprises all 193 UN Member States and 142 countries voted in favour of a resolution backing the document. Israel voted against it, alongside nine […]
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described his meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers as “warm and constructive,” highlighting progress on key bilateral and international issues. In a statement issued after the meeting, Martin confirmed that both leaders reviewed the strong relationship between Ireland and the United Kingdom, and discussed preparations for the upcoming […]
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Belarus has freed eight additional journalists as part of a broader release of 52 political prisoners, coinciding with the United States easing sanctions on the state-owned airline Belavia. The move follows earlier releases and reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Washington and Minsk. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) welcomed the development, noting that the freed […]
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September 13, 2025 | Weekly Roundup Business & Macroeconomics 🇳🇦 Namibia to Host $59M Acid Plant for Green Metals Green Metals Refining, a London-based company, is set to invest $59 million in the first phase of a sulphuric acid production facility in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The plant will support the country’s growing green energy and […]
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Three senior FBI officials—Brian Driscoll, Steven Jensen, and Spencer Evans—filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging their August terminations were politically motivated retaliation for prior work on cases involving President Donald Trump. Collectively, the plaintiffs bring over 60 years of service to the bureau. The lawsuit claims the dismissals were carried out under pressure from the […]
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Turkish authorities have seized control of Can Holding, a major Istanbul-based conglomerate, following allegations of fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Prosecutors issued 10 arrest warrants targeting senior executives, including Mehmet Sakir Can, Kemal Can, and Kenan Tekdag, whose homes and assets were also raided and frozen. The move follows an investigation by Türkiye’s Financial […]
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A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has revealed alarming violations of press freedom in Yemen, where journalists and media institutions face systematic abuse by all major parties to the conflict. The findings document arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, torture, and other forms of inhumane treatment targeting media workers. The report identifies the Houthis, the […]
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After more than two years of civil war, more than 25 million people are now acutely hungry and at least 20 million require health services urgently. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) also warned that displaced families in some areas have not received any aid for three months, as it announced that for the first time, […]
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