Category: World

The Elders, a group of former world leaders and Nobel laureates founded by Nelson Mandela, have called for the immediate release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison, describing it as a crucial step toward reviving a viable two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a statement issued on 29 October 2025, the group […]

Overconsumption of material goods is a problem with significant consequences, from environmental crises – it’s a key driver of resource depletion – to diminished personal well-being – it can lead to a host of mental health challenges. One popular answer to this problem is minimalism, a lifestyle that promises freedom and simplicity by reducing material […]

Peter Williams, 39, an Australian national, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today in connection with selling his employer’s trade secrets to a Russian cyber-tools broker, the Justice Department announced today. Williams pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets. The material, stolen over a three-year period from the U.S. defense contractor where he […]

Imagine a world where you can buy recreational drugs online and receive them in the post. Well, this world already exists, and not just with one or two substances, but hundreds. These drugs are known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), and their popularity shows no signs of slowing down. They are created with one very […]

“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killings due to Israeli airstrikes of civilians in Gaza yesterday, including many children,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents in New York. “He condemns all actions that undermine the ceasefire and endanger civilian lives.” Reassurances given Mr. Dujarric said António Guterres noted “the importance of the parties’ renewed assurances to […]

On October 29 2024, destructive storms hit several areas of the Iberian peninsula, causing the most extreme rainfall recorded in Spain during the 21st century. According to the Spanish State Meteorology Agency (AEMET), they were caused by a mass of cold air at high altitude between the Gulf of Cádiz and the Gibraltar Strait, which […]

The World Health Organization says it’s appalled and deeply shocked by reports that 460 patients and their companions have been killed at Saudi Maternity Hospital in the city. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that prior to this latest attack, WHO has verified 285 attacks on healthcare in Sudan with at least 1,204 deaths and over […]

Business & Macro📈 Airtel Africa reported a near five-fold increase in profit after tax, reaching $376 million for the six months ending September 2025. The telecoms firm attributed a $90 million gain to the appreciation of the Nigerian naira, highlighting the currency’s impact on regional performance. Climate & Energy🌬️ Infinity Power completed a $153 million […]

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday failed for the 13th time to advance a government funding bill aimed at reopening federal agencies, prolonging a shutdown that has now entered its 29th day. The vote, which ended 54–45, fell short of the 60-vote threshold required to move the legislation forward, leaving critical services stalled and millions of […]

The United Nations has issued an urgent call for a ceasefire in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, following reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized control of the city, triggering a surge in civilian casualties and displacement. In a statement released on Sunday, October 27, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher […]