Category: World

Recent months have seen a dramatic shift in US policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These changes carry deep economic consequences. President Donald Trump’s executive orders aim to ban DEI initiatives in federal agencies and contractors, and private companies have felt pressure to weaken or drop their DEI programmes. Trump has framed what was […]

On April 28, 2025, a widespread power outage affected Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of southern France, leaving tens of millions without electricity. The blackout, which began around 12:30 PM CEST, disrupted daily life across the Iberian Peninsula, including transportation, healthcare, and telecommunications. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez convened an emergency meeting of the National […]

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Prime Minister John Briceño to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Belizean partnership and congratulate him on his March 12 election.  He recognized Belize’s significant efforts to counter illegal immigration, support Haitian security efforts, and combat transnational organized crime. Secretary Rubio and […]

I want to start by underlining our wholehearted support for UNHCR and High Commissioner Grandi’s passionate leadership. You have steered the organisation through a decade of global change.  A decade of increasing conflict, climate shocks and instability. All these factors continue to push people from their homes, driving displacement ever higher.  In the world today, […]

The humanitarian crisis in North Darfur has intensified, with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, calling for immediate protection of civilians as violence escalates in and around El Fasher. Since April 10, attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have resulted in the deaths of at least 481 civilians, including humanitarian workers, […]

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have jointly agreed to repay Syria’s outstanding $15 million debt to the World Bank, a move expected to unlock international financial support for the war-torn nation’s recovery. This decision was announced during the World Bank and IMF spring meetings in Washington, marking Syria’s first participation in such forums in over two […]

Canadians are casting their votes today in a federal election that has been dramatically influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric. The election, initially expected to be a Conservative victory, has become a closely contested race, with the Liberal Party gaining momentum under new leadership. Political Landscape Shift At the beginning of the […]

At least 40 people have died and more than 1,200 others have been injured following a massive explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province. Iranian state media and international sources report that 197 victims remain hospitalized as emergency crews continue to stabilize the situation. The explosion, which occurred on Saturday, […]

Iran has extended an offer to mediate between India and Pakistan following a deadly militant attack in Kashmir that has significantly heightened bilateral tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed Tehran’s readiness to facilitate dialogue, stating that Iran stands prepared to use its good offices to foster greater understanding between the two countries during this […]