TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2025 — Japan’s political landscape shifted dramatically on Monday as the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) announced it would back Sanae Takaichi, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) leader, in her bid for prime minister. The move all but guarantees her election in parliament, making her the first woman to hold Japan’s highest […]
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At a time when women were already banned from attending schools and universities, Radio Femme has played a crucial role in providing alternative methods of education. It offers a rare platform for women and girls to learn and continue their studies, with eight teachers delivering lessons in subjects ranging from math to science. […]
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Indonesia and the United States are finalizing a reciprocal tariff agreement that will reshape bilateral trade, with $22 billion in direct Indonesian purchases and an estimated $38 billion in annual trade flows affected by tariff reductions. The deal, approved by Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump, is now in the legal drafting stage, according to […]
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Some carried weapons of war; others ammunition – the very items on which their eligibility for the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) process they were about to embark on depended. Well-wishes rang out from the small crowd of locals gathered in Sanguere-Lim, Koui Sub-Prefecture, to see the combatants off as they walked from the 3R […]
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BERLIN, Oct. 19, 2025 — A new analysis of Germany’s 2024 Police Crime Statistics (Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik, PKS) reveals a striking gap between actual crime data and how it is reported in the media. Researchers found that violent crimes committed by foreigners are covered far more frequently than their statistical share, reinforcing stereotypes and fueling political […]
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A migrant boat carrying approximately 35 people from Libya capsized in the central Mediterranean, leaving one confirmed dead and at least two dozen missing, according to UNICEF officials. The incident underscores the persistent dangers faced by migrants attempting the perilous crossing to Europe. LAMPEDUSA, Italy — October 19, 2025 — A small fiberglass boat carrying […]
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OpenAI, the U.S.-based artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, has selected the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as the site of its first AI academy in Africa. The announcement was made during UNILAG’s 2025 International Week, themed “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” The initiative is designed to nurture African talent, expand access to […]
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The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) decided to adjourn its extraordinary session convened this week in London and reconvene in a year’s time. Nations meanwhile are expected to continue consultations to bridge differences over the framework, which seeks to align the shipping sector with the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The […]
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Haiti is facing an acute security crisis as rival gangs fight for control of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and surrounding areas while terrorizing local communities through extortion, sexual violence, kidnap for ransom and murder. UN Member States agreed to impose an arms embargo on Haiti in 2022 – so what has gone wrong? Here are five […]
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2025 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, seeking approval for the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to bolster Ukraine’s defense against Russia. The meeting came just one day after Trump announced he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, a […]
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