UN Chief Welcomes Cambodia–Thailand Ceasefire, Urges Civilian Redress and Confidence-Building

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand following five days of deadly border clashes, while calling on both governments to pursue civil de-escalation and ensure redress for victims in accordance with international human rights and humanitarian law. Appeal for Accountability and Protection Türk emphasized […]

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Trade measures critical to ending plastic pollution

That assessment by UN trade and development body, UNCTAD, comes in an update published on Thursday ahead of the final round of talks to develop a legally binding international instrument against plastic pollution. “Although plastics are directly linked to the triple planetary crisis – pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change – there is still no comprehensive international […]

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AFRICA CONTINENTAL BRIEF | JULY 2025 -Overview of Key Political, Economic & Policy Developments Across Africa

Business & Macroeconomics 🇰🇪 Kenya – The government plans to sell a 65% stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company as part of a broader state asset divestment programme aimed at raising $1.1 billion. 🇳🇬 Nigeria – MTN Nigeria reported a 55% year-on-year increase in service revenue, reaching $1.54 billion for H1 2025. In parallel, the […]

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Angola protests: UN urges restraint, investigations into deaths

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Thursday urged Angolan authorities to conduct prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the deaths as well as the reported use of excessive force during the demonstrations. “Unverified footage suggests that security forces used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse protesters, which points […]

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Press Freedom Groups Urge Georgia to Drop Charges Against Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

Tbilisi, 1 August 2025 – As the verdict in the trial of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli is expected today, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 13 other media and human rights organizations have renewed calls for Georgian authorities to drop the criminal charge against her and facilitate her immediate release. Amaglobeli, founder and director of […]

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France–Spain Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Removal of Jewish Teens from Flight

Valencia, Spain – July 31, 2025A diplomatic dispute has erupted between France and Spain following the removal of approximately 40 French Jewish teenagers from a Vueling Airlines flight at Valencia Airport on July 23. The incident has sparked allegations of antisemitism, which have been firmly denied by both the airline and Spanish authorities. Controversial Remarks […]

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Deadly Floods in Northern China Claim 60 Lives, Including 31 at Beijing Elderly Care Home

Beijing, 31 July 2025 – Torrential rains and severe flooding across northern China have killed at least 60 people over the past week, marking one of the deadliest flood disasters in the region in recent years. Among the fatalities were 31 elderly residents at a care home in Beijing’s Miyun district. Catastrophic Impact in Miyun […]

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Ukraine Restores Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies Amid EU Accession Push

Kyiv, Ukraine – July 31, 2025Ukraine’s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved legislation reinstating the independence of two key anti-corruption watchdogs, reversing a controversial measure introduced last week that placed them under the oversight of the prosecutor-general. Legislative Reversal Following Public and International Backlash The bill, proposed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, comes in response to widespread protests […]

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Gilat Secures $8M Israeli Defence Contract for Advanced SATCOM Systems

Petah Tikva, Israel – July 31, 2025Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has been awarded a contract exceeding $8 million by Israel’s Ministry of Defence to deliver and integrate advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) systems tailored for military operations. Strategic Defence Deployment The agreement will be executed by Gilat’s dedicated defence division, Gilat Defense, and includes the rollout […]

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Google to Invest $6 Billion in Hyperscale Data Centre in Andhra Pradesh, India

Visakhapatnam, India – July 31, 2025Google has announced plans to invest $6 billion in building a 1-gigawatt hyperscale data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project includes a $2 billion allocation for renewable energy infrastructure to sustainably power the facility, marking Google’s largest data centre investment in Asia to date. Strategic Expansion and Sustainability The […]

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