In a marked escalation of ongoing trade tensions, China has announced countermeasures in response to President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products, which are set to take effect this week. China plans to impose tariffs on key U.S. imports, including a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a 10% levy on crude […]
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President Trump’s executive order of 20 January is regrettable “and we hope the US will reconsider,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a speech to the organization’s executive board. The WHO chief said he would welcome the opportunity “to preserve and strengthen the historic relationship between WHO and the US.” Pushing back on the […]
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A devastating escalation of violence has left at least 773 people dead in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following intense fighting with the M23 rebels, who are allegedly backed by Rwanda. The conflict has shattered the region, with the body count and injuries continuing to rise. The Congolese […]
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In a landmark achievement, BBVA has surpassed its €300 billion sustainable business target a full year ahead of its 2025 deadline. The bank channeled an impressive €99 billion into sustainable initiatives in 2024, bringing its total sustainable investments from 2018 to 2024 to €304 billion. This early success underscores BBVA’s growing role in the global […]
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In a move tied to the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, 60 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel are set to be deported to Turkey, Qatar, Malaysia, and Pakistan. The prisoners, who are currently housed in a hotel in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, are awaiting final arrangements for their relocation. According to Abdullah Zaghari, […]
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In a significant diplomatic development, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on the tariffs targeting Mexico, following an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to bolster border security. The suspension of the anticipated tariffs, initially set to begin on Tuesday, will last for one month, providing time for further negotiations between U.S. and Mexican […]
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As ransomware continues to evolve into one of the most dangerous and pervasive threats to cybersecurity, the United States is pushing for the continued development of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), a collaborative international effort that has proven essential in tackling this growing issue. Launched in October 2021 in response to high-profile cyberattacks like […]
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On December 23, 2001, Chief James Ajibola Idowu Ige, popularly known as Bola Ige, was tragically murdered in his home in Ibadan, Nigeria. The murder of this prominent politician, lawyer, and former Attorney-General of Nigeria, remains one of the most unresolved political killings in Nigeria’s history, casting a dark shadow on the nation’s legal and […]
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Many of the victims are believed to be from the Darfur and Kordofan regions. “The Secretary-General reminds all warring parties in Sudan of their obligations under international law, especially in relation to the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure,” said his Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, briefing correspondents in New York. “Sudanese women, Sudanese children and Sudanese men are paying […]
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The European Union is betting $56 million on an ambitious project to develop an open-source large language model (LLM) capable of operating in all 30 EU languages. This initiative brings together top experts from a variety of European universities and companies, with support from supercomputers in Spain and Italy. The goal is to create a […]
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