First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace

David Lammy visits Pakistan to welcome ceasefire and make clear that further conflict is in nobody’s interest Visit used to reassert that peace and security are the cornerstones of the UK’s relationship with Pakistan that will protect growth and prosperity for Brits, Pakistanis and the wider region Foreign Secretary meets and thanks consular staff who […]

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Global Hunger Reaches Unprecedented Levels with Conflict, Climate Crisis, and Aid Shortfalls Acting as Contributory Factors

The 2025 Global Report on Food Crises has revealed alarming statistics, indicating that acute food insecurity and child malnutrition have escalated for the sixth consecutive year. In 2024, over 295 million people across 53 countries and territories faced crisis-level hunger, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. Notably, 1.9 million individuals were in famine-like […]

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Saudi Aramco Unveils $90 Billion in Preliminary Deals with U.S. Energy Firms

Saudi Aramco (TADAWUL: 2222), the world’s largest oil company, has announced a slate of 34 preliminary agreements with U.S.-based energy firms, potentially valued at $90 billion, marking a major expansion of energy cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The deals were unveiled during the visit of former U.S. President Donald Trump to Saudi […]

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Germany would be a Poorer Country without Migration: German President Calls for Honest Dialogue on Migration, Citing Its Role in National Success

Berlin — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for a more open and honest national dialogue on migration, emphasizing its positive role in shaping modern Germany. Speaking at an event in Berlin commemorating the 50th anniversary of Intercultural Week—a nationwide campaign promoting diversity and opposing racism—Steinmeier highlighted the essential contribution of migrants to the country’s […]

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Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met today with Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro. The two discussed joint work to pursue a new golden era for U.S.-Japan relations. Deputy Secretary Landau reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of peace and stability in the […]

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Simplifying farmers’ lives – European Commission

  Farmers across the EU face heavy administrative obligations on top of their actual work. Dealing with them is time consuming and costly for farmers and national administrations alike. As part of a broader simplification effort, the European Commission has therefore proposed a set of changes to common agricultural policy rules that will relieve farmers […]

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Africa: News Brief Across the Continent

Red Cross Evacuates Over 1,300 DR Congo Security Personnel from Rebel-Held GomaThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced Thursday, May 15, that it had successfully evacuated more than 1,300 Congolese soldiers and police officers from Goma, a strategic city in eastern DR Congo now controlled by the M23 rebel group. M23, accused by […]

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Ukraine and Russia Begin Ceasefire Talks in Istanbul

16 May 2025 – Istanbul – Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have convened in Istanbul for the first direct ceasefire negotiations in years, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage personally in the talks. Ukraine’s Push for a Ceasefire Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to taking all realistic steps to end […]

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The Ethics and Consequences of Covert Business Sabotage

In today’s world, ethical business practices and fair competition are considered fundamental to economic prosperity. Yet, covert targeting and sabotage—where individuals or organizations systematically prevent another entity from accessing funds, resources, and professional opportunities—can cripple businesses, causing billions in losses while inflicting severe psychological, financial, and familial damages. The Impact of Long-Term Sabotage When a […]

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How Tove Jansson used her Moomins comic strip to humorously critique the financial and creative pressures of being an artist

In 1954, the Finnish artist Tove Jansson was commissioned by the Evening News in London to draw comic strips about the Moomintrolls. The strip was syndicated by hundreds of newspapers, introducing the Moomins to an international audience and marking a dramatic turning point in her career. Between 1954 and 1959, Tove Jansson drew 21 comics, […]

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