Category: World

In a groundbreaking move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) education will become a mandatory subject for all students from kindergarten through 12th grade, starting in the 2025–2026 academic year. This initiative positions the UAE as one of the first nations to integrate AI into its national curriculum at every […]

U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ambassador Matthew Murray will travel to Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, Japan, from May 5 to May 11.  During his visit, Ambassador Murray will promote public-private collaboration, highlight U.S.-Japan economic security efforts, and engage with key APEC partners at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Following his visit to Japan, […]

The Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Tiffany Sadler, will meet representatives of government, business, and civil society during her visit to Rwanda; all of which provide an opportunity to discuss the current conflict and to reiterate the UK’s commitment to the region’s stability and long-term prosperity. This is Ms. Tiffany Sadler’s second visit to Rwanda since […]

A series of intense sandstorms swept through Saudi Arabia and Iraq on May 4 and 5, 2025, severely impacting visibility, transportation, and public health. Saudi Arabia: Widespread Disruption On May 4, sandstorms engulfed several regions in Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Al Qassim, Hail, and parts of Mecca and Medina. In Riyadh, visibility dropped to near […]

The death of Pope Francis has been announced by the Vatican. I first met the late Pope Francis at the Vatican after a conference called Saving Our Common Home and the Future of Life on Earth in July 2018. My colleagues and I sensed something momentous was happening at the heart of the church. At […]

A man who groomed and sexually abused several children, sometimes for payment, has been jailed for 20 years. Michael Lymath Michael Lymath, 43, from Southport, made contact with the teenagers, a boy and five girls, via social media and online games. He was aware that they were all children and began by talking about everyday […]

South African police have rescued 44 Ethiopian nationals, including 17 minors, who were being held against their will in an upscale Johannesburg neighborhood. The discovery was made on May 1, 2025, after officers responded to screams emanating from a residence in Sandton. Upon investigation, authorities found the individuals locked in rooms, prompting immediate action to […]

U.S. Facilitates Peace Talks Between DR Congo and Rwanda In Doha, U.S. senior Africa adviser Massad Boulos facilitated discussions between representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The talks aim to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, where M23 rebels, allegedly supported by Rwanda, have made significant territorial […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of NevadaLAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man with a history of felony convictions has been sentenced to 49 years in federal prison for a string of armed robberies committed over a one-week span in January 2022. George Perez was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Miranda M. Du following his […]

China faces a paradox: millions of university graduates struggle to find employment, while industries grapple with a severe shortage of skilled workers. This disconnect has prompted calls for a reimagined educational approach that blends academic learning with vocational training. These same scenario is present in many major economies across the world. The Employment Dilemma In […]