Category: World

November 2025 — At the request of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), HRH Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh, is undertaking a nine‑day official visit to South and Central America, encompassing Peru, Panama, Guatemala, and Belize. The visit highlights the UK’s commitment to advancing bilateral relations across the region, with a focus on […]

Medical device company Aesculap Implant Systems LLC (Aesculap), based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $38.5 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act that the company sold knee replacement devices that it knew would fail prematurely at a higher than acceptable rate, resulting in false claims to Medicare and Medicaid. The […]

HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, has begun a week‑long visit to Nigeria that combines high‑level diplomacy with a major international youth gathering. The trip marks the 70th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a global program designed to empower young people through leadership, service, and resilience. Presidential Reception in Abuja On […]

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 […]