Category: World

On November 13, Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food imposed the confinement of all free-range poultry farms to curb the spread of avian influenza – more commonly known as “bird flu” – caused by the H5N1 virus. This drastic, though not unprecedented, measure was justified by climbing numbers of outbreaks in Europe, as well […]

The proposal building on the 20-point US plan is intended to restore security, ensure humanitarian access and begin a sustained process of reconstruction and institutional reform for the enclave following two years of devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas. A rival draft resolution submitted by Russia is also under formal consideration, but it remains unclear whether the […]

Armed men stormed a girls’ secondary school in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, killing a teacher and abducting at least 25 students in a pre‑dawn raid on Monday. Police confirmed the attackers engaged security personnel in a gunbattle before breaching the compound and seizing the girls from their hostel GhanaWeb France 24 CBS News Sky News […]

Business & Economy MTN’s Surge on the ContinentSouth African telecom giant MTN posted a 25.9% year‑on‑year rise in service revenue for the nine months to September 2025, driven by strong growth in Nigeria (57.1%) and Ghana (35.9%). Data revenue climbed 40%, fintech rose 35.7%, and the customer base expanded to 301 million. MTN Nigeria reported […]

SummaryUkraine has signed a letter of intent with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, a move hailed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as “historic” and vital for strengthening the country’s air defenses against intensifying Russian attacks. The agreement, announced on November 17, 2025, underscores Kyiv’s determination to modernize its air force amid ongoing […]

SummarySaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) will begin a high-profile visit to the White House on November 18, 2025, marking his first official trip to Washington in seven years. The visit is expected to focus on defense, energy, technology, and investment agreements, underscoring the strategic depth of U.S.–Saudi relations. Planned AgendaThe crown prince is […]

HMS Prince of Wales first aircraft carrier with most advanced 5th generation F-35 fighter jets committed to NATO. Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet their Italian counterparts on the carrier, strengthening European security ties as part of NATO-first approach. Exercise Falcon Strike saw UK and Italian F-35s operating side-by-side in powerful demonstration of NATO’s strength. The […]

SummaryA BBC investigation has uncovered that criminal gangs are openly selling keyless car theft devices online for as much as £20,000, raising urgent concerns about vehicle security and the growing black market for high-tech crime tools. How the Devices WorkThe gadgets exploit vulnerabilities in keyless entry systems, allowing thieves to intercept or “bounce” signals from […]

Heavy rains have triggered a series of deadly landslides across Central Java, Indonesia, leaving at least 18 people dead and more than 30 missing, according to the country’s disaster mitigation agency. The incidents struck multiple districts, including Cilacap and Banjarnegara, between November 14 and 16, 2025, burying homes and trapping residents under soil and debris […]

SummaryIreland’s Department of Education has rolled out its 2024 framework, “Student Participation in Primary and Post-Primary Schools: A Rights-Respecting Approach”, which is now being actively implemented across schools. The policy positions student voice as a fundamental right, embedding participation into everyday school life and aligning national education practice with international standards such as the UN […]