Category: World

At this year’s International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, a small square house set up in Giardino delle Vergini told a story of resilience and ingenuity, demonstrating how innovation does not have to mean huge investment. Created by the Swedish non-profit foundation BetterShelter, it has become a common sight in emergency situations worldwide – from the impromptu […]

Business South Africa pushes export diversificationAt the Midrand Export Symposium (Oct. 14–16), South Africa announced plans to reduce reliance on a narrow group of trading partners by expanding exports across Africa and beyond. Buyers from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi engaged with South African firms in sectors including ICT, agro‑processing, and mining machinery tralac […]

MINNA, Nigeria, Oct. 21, 2025 — A tragic fuel tanker explosion has claimed the lives of at least 30 people and left around 40 others injured in Niger State, according to local authorities and eyewitness accounts. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie road in […]

DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — The Department of Education and Youth has released new Guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools, designed to help teachers and school leaders plan for the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning. Purpose of the Guidance The framework, developed with support from Oide Technology in Education (TiE), draws […]

TOKYO, Oct. 21, 2025 — Japan’s parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, a breakthrough in a nation long criticised for its poor record on gender equality in politics. Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), won 237 votes in the 465‑seat lower house, securing her appointment after […]

DUBLIN, Oct. 21, 2025 — The Irish Government has given the green light to progress the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence and International Instruments) Bill 2025, a wide‑ranging package of reforms aimed at tackling domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Jennie’s Law: A Domestic Violence Register At the heart of the Bill is […]

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have unveiled a sweeping agreement on critical minerals, pledging billions in joint investment to unlock projects valued at US$53 billion. The deal, signed at the White House, is being hailed as a cornerstone of the allies’ economic and strategic partnership. […]

Thank you, Madam Chair.  And thank you Director Telalian, to you and your ODIHR team.  As we conclude this year’s meeting, I particularly want to express our thanks to the Finnish Chairpersonship for ensuring this conference could take place. Of course, it should have been held as the mandated OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. The UK […]

The UK Government has announced an £80 million funding package for children’s hospices in England, providing a multi‑year settlement aimed at stabilising services that have long struggled with financial uncertainty and reliance on donations. The UK Government has confirmed an £80 million boost for children’s hospices, to be distributed over the next three years. The […]

AL‑FASHIR, Sudan, Oct. 20, 2025 — Intensifying bombardments by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the North Darfur capital of al‑Fashir have left at least 57 people dead, among them 22 women and 17 children, according to the Sudan Doctors’ Network. The attacks struck a displacement shelter and surrounding neighborhoods, compounding the humanitarian crisis […]