Category: World

Washington, D.C., August 13, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Congress to pass comprehensive legislation aimed at addressing crime across the nation, including a provision to extend federal control over Washington, D.C.’s police force beyond the current 30-day limit. Speaking at the Kennedy Center following the announcement of the 2025 honorees, President Trump […]

August 13, 2025 Business & Macroeconomic Developments 🇰🇪 Kenya Cuts Lending Rate to Spur Credit GrowthThe Central Bank of Kenya has reduced its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 9.5%, part of ongoing efforts to stimulate private sector credit. The move reflects moderate inflationary pressure and the government’s push to support economic growth […]

Rafah, Egypt — August 2025Former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, alongside former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, has issued a powerful statement condemning Israel’s continued blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The remarks followed their visit to the Rafah border crossing, where they witnessed firsthand the obstruction of […]

Brisbane, Australia — August 2025Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ), Australia’s largest rail freight operator, has confirmed it is exploring strategic options for its Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN), including the potential sale of up to 49% of the network for an estimated A$4 billion. 📈 Strategic Review and Investor Outreach Aurizon’s announcement follows a report […]

The early 21st century saw rapid growth in new, predominantly digital entertainment. Video games, streaming and podcasts now dominate our free time, but one analogue product, whose roots date back to the origins of human civilisation, has made a resounding comeback: the board game. While board games have been popular for centuries, those created in […]

Monday’s attack left 40 civilians dead and 19 injured within Abu Shouk, according to humanitarian partners. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the renewed violence forced at least 500 residents of the camp to flee to other parts of North Darfur. Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Sheldon Yett, condemned “all deliberate and indiscriminate […]

Sanaa, August 13, 2025 — Yemen’s Houthi movement, a proxy of Palestine has claimed responsibility for a series of drone attacks targeting four Israeli cities, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. According to a televised statement by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, six […]

Kyiv, August 12, 2025 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a pivotal conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressing deep gratitude for Qatar’s humanitarian role in securing the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the ongoing conflict. In his nightly video address, Zelensky praised Qatar’s “extraordinary mediation efforts,” […]

Brussels, August 13, 2025 — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reaffirmed the European Union’s unwavering stance on Ukraine’s sovereignty, emphasizing that any peace initiative must be grounded in international law and respect for territorial integrity. Speaking via social network X, von der Leyen welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts aimed at […]

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Joint Statement on the Inaugural Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) Meeting for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda hide The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, […]