Category: World

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has initiated a new monthly Christian prayer service at the Pentagon, reflecting his personal faith and commitment to integrating spiritual reflection into the life of the Department of Defense. The inaugural service was held on Wednesday, May 21, in the Pentagon auditorium and broadcast live on the department’s internal […]

China has pledged $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the next five years, positioning itself to become the organization’s leading state donor. This commitment follows the United States’ withdrawal from the WHO under President Donald Trump’s “America First” policy, which has significantly reduced U.S. contributions to global health initiatives. (The Washington Post) […]

Today, the United States is sanctioning Miguel Ángel de Anda Ledezma and Ricardo González Sauceda, two high-ranking members of the Mexico-based Cártel del Noreste (CDN), formerly known as Los Zetas.  This violent transnational cartel and U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist is involved in drug trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, migrant smuggling, and other illicit […]

South Africa: Inflation Edges Up on Food PricesSouth Africa’s annual headline inflation rose slightly in April to 2.8%, up 10 basis points from the previous month, driven primarily by rising food prices. This modest increase comes amid continued concerns about consumer price pressures in key sectors. Africa’s Critical Minerals at a CrossroadsAfrica holds significant reserves […]

London, 21 May 2025 – British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced on Wednesday that a recent cyberattack is expected to reduce its group operating profit by approximately £300 million for the 2025/26 financial year. The company, which operates across food, clothing, and homeware sectors, confirmed the financial impact in a statement released alongside its […]

Brussels, 20 May 2025 – The European Union has decided to lift a portion of its economic sanctions on Syria following recent political changes in the country, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on Tuesday. “Today, we took the decision to lift our economic sanctions on Syria,” Kallas said in a statement posted on […]

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, 19 May – A surge in militant violence has forced at least 20,000 residents to flee Marte, a town in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, according to the state governor. The displacement follows a series of attacks attributed to Islamist insurgents in the region. Marte, located near the border with Cameroon, had previously been […]

Geneva, Switzerland, May 20, 2025 – Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) has confirmed the discovery of a major offshore natural gas field in the Black Sea. The newly identified reserve is estimated to hold at least 75 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas—equivalent to approximately 2.6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf). This significant find was made at […]

In an industrial quarter outside Buenos Aires, a hummingbird hovers over a vibrant bed of plants and flowers. Two years ago, the area was a stretch of grey streets and factory units. Today, EU-funded researchers are bringing nature to urban Argentina, in a collaboration between European and Latin American cities. The pavements of San Martín, […]

I thank the briefers for their brave testimonies and tireless advocacy. It is essential that we continue to shine a light on the grave human rights situation in the DPRK, about which the UK remains deeply concerned. Human rights abuses against North Koreans remain widespread and systematic. Those who perpetrate these abuses remain unaccountable. The […]