Iranian authorities say they have seized a foreign oil tanker near the island of Qeshm in the Gulf, alleging the vessel was transporting 4 million litres of smuggled fuel, according to state media reports issued on Friday. The tanker was intercepted by units of Iran’s naval forces operating in the strategically sensitive waters of the Gulf, […]
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The United States has carried out a rare, targeted airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS/Daesh) militants in northwest Nigeria, acting at the request of the Nigerian government, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and statements from U.S. officials. AFRICOM confirmed on X that the operation, conducted in Sokoto State, resulted in the deaths of multiple ISIS […]
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A United Nations human rights expert is urging Togo to immediately release Abdoul Aziz Goma, a Togolese‑Irish human rights defender who has spent seven years in detention and is now in critical condition after more than 40 days on hunger strike. The appeal comes as international concern intensifies over his deteriorating health and the legality of his […]
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Bolivia’s two largest cities, La Paz and Santa Cruz, were effectively paralyzed on Friday as public transportation workers launched a sweeping strike in response to a 100% increase in fuel prices ordered by the country’s new government. The sudden price hike—part of an effort to unwind long‑standing fuel subsidies—triggered immediate economic shock. Food and transport costs surged, prompting drivers, […]
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China has escalated its trade tensions with India by filing a formal complaint at the World Trade Organization, targeting New Delhi’s tariffs on technology imports and subsidies linked to key manufacturing sectors. Beijing’s request for consultations marks the first step in the WTO’s dispute‑settlement process and reflects a widening rift between Asia’s two largest economies. According […]
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The European Union has approved a landmark $105 billion loan package to support Ukraine over the next two years, marking one of the bloc’s most significant financial commitments since Russia launched its full‑scale invasion in 2022. EU Council President Antonio Costa confirmed the agreement after months of negotiations among member states, some of which had pushed to […]
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The UK has formally reached an agreement with the European Union to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme, restoring access to one of the world’s largest education‑exchange schemes from 2027. The decision marks a major shift in UK‑EU relations and reopens opportunities for students, apprentices, and young people to study, train, and gain work experience across Europe. […]
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OpenAI has officially launched a built‑in App Store for ChatGPT, marking one of the platform’s most significant evolutions since its debut. The new marketplace—referred to as the ChatGPT App Directory—allows developers to publish third‑party integrations directly inside the chatbot, transforming ChatGPT from a conversational AI into a full‑scale app ecosystem. The rollout enables hundreds of […]
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European Union leaders have endorsed a landmark €90 billion financial support package for Ukraine, moving ahead despite open dissent from Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The agreement, finalised at a Brussels summit, will provide Kyiv with large‑scale macro‑financial assistance across 2026–2027, funded through EU‑backed borrowing on capital markets. The package is designed to help Ukraine […]
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The Security Council convenes today for a packed agenda. At 10 am, members are set to vote on a draft resolution extending the mandate of the African Union support mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which supports Somali authorities in stabilisation efforts and the fight against armed groups. The Council will then hear a briefing on Iran […]
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