đź“° Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits India to Revive Bilateral Dialogue and Prepare for SCO Summit

New Delhi, August 20, 2025 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a high-level diplomatic visit to India from August 18 to 19, aimed at restoring bilateral ties, advancing border negotiations, and preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. đź“… Timeline of the Visit Date […]

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đź“° Myanmar Junta Sets December 28 for General Elections Amid Opposition Ban and Ongoing Conflict

Naypyidaw, August 2025 — Myanmar’s ruling military junta has announced that the country will begin its long-delayed general elections on December 28, 2025, marking the first national vote since the military seized power in a coup against the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. 🗳️ Election Timeline and Structure The […]

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đź“° Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Gains Momentum as Hamas Approves Truce, Israel Yet to Respond

Cairo/Gaza City, August 20, 2025 — The Palestinian group Hamas has formally accepted a ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the devastating war in Gaza, according to Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The plan, which includes a 60-day truce and a phased exchange of hostages and prisoners, now awaits a formal response from Israel. 🤝 Ceasefire Framework […]

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📰 France Rejects Mali’s Coup Plot Allegations Amid Widening Crackdown on Dissent

Bamako, August 2025 — Diplomatic tensions between France and Mali have escalated following the arrest of a French embassy official in Bamako, whom Mali’s military-led government accused of involvement in a foreign-backed plot to destabilize the state. The French government has firmly rejected the allegations, calling them “unjustified” and demanding the official’s immediate release. 🇲🇱 […]

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đź“° Glencore Commits $13.5 Billion to Argentinian Copper Expansion Under RIGI Incentive Scheme

Buenos Aires, August 2025 — Global mining and commodities powerhouse Glencore (LON:GLEN) has formally submitted applications to Argentina’s federal authorities for inclusion in the country’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), signaling its intent to invest $13.5 billion in two major copper projects: El PachĂłn and Agua Rica. 🏗️ Strategic Investment Breakdown Combined, the projects […]

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improving monitoring efforts for African small carnivores – The Applied Ecologist

Small carnivores are ecologically important species and key indicators of environmental change. However, for many of these species, we lack robust information on their conservation status, geographic distribution, and tolerance to anthropogenic threats. In this post, researchers from Nelson Mandela University share their experience with an emerging camera trapping method aimed at improving monitoring efforts […]

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First Person: On Ukraine’s frontlines, humanitarians risk all to bring hope

“Sometimes it feels like we’re swimming against a current that never slows down,” says Ms. Tiutiunnyk, an assistant external relations officer working in Ukraine for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). Ms.Tiutiunnyk is herself a displaced person from Luhansk, forced to flee following the onset of hostilities. “I was not a part of the humanitarian community”, […]

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Africa Continental Brief: Politics, Business, Development, Security and Human Rights

Date: August 19, 2025 Eastern DR Congo: M23 Rebels Suspend Peace TalksPeace efforts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have faltered, with M23 suspending participation in ongoing talks. The group, which has seized significant territory in North and South Kivu since January—including the city of Goma—announced it would not […]

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Rubella eliminated as a public health problem in Nepal: WHO

Rubella – which is commonly known as German measles – is a highly contagious viral infection, and particularly serious for pregnant women as it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or a range of debilitating birth defects. Safe and cost-effective vaccines have made it highly preventable. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent […]

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty for Role in an Off-the-Books Payroll Scheme | Office of Public Affairs

A Florida man pleaded guilty today before Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek for the Middle District of Florida to conspiring to defraud the United States by operating an off-the-books payroll scheme. The plea must be accepted by a U.S. district court judge. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Alexis […]

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