Category: World

Ukraine is having a tougher-than-usual time at the moment. On the frontlines, the battle of Pokrovsk is raging, and it does not look like Ukraine is winning it. Nor do things look good for the country’s energy resilience after months of an intensive Russian air campaign targeting key infrastructure. According to the UN, this could […]

Johann Wadephul’s humanitarian position on refugee returns sparks internal CDU rift as Chancellor Merz pushes hardline policy. Berlin, Germany – November 6, 2025 — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is facing mounting pressure from within his own party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), after publicly questioning the feasibility and morality of deporting Syrian refugees. His […]

The following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States, the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel on the occasion of today’s 3+1 Energy Ministerial: Begin text: The energy ministers of the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, State of Israel, and United States, as well as the co-chairs of the United States’ National […]

A federal jury has convicted Ji Wang, 63, of Painted Post, N.Y., of two counts of economic espionage, one count of theft of trade secrets, one count of attempted economic espionage, and one count of attempted theft of trade secrets.  Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg, together with U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo […]

Two new groups will support the Housing Activation Office in removing infrastructure barriers and fast-tracking housing supply. 🔧 Coordinated Action to Unlock Housing Supply On 6 November 2025, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD convened the inaugural meetings of the Housing Activation Delivery Group and the Housing Activation Industry Group, marking […]

A curated snapshot of Africa’s latest developments across business, technology, geopolitics, security, and human rights 🏢 Business AFIS 2025 Summit Mobilizes Capital for Africa’s Financial FutureCasablanca hosted the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS), drawing over 1,200 financial leaders to discuss mobilizing domestic capital at scale. Organized in partnership with the IFC and […]

Summary: The Irish Government has launched a €5 million pre-construction fund to support the early-stage development of efficient district heating networks, a key component of its Climate Action Plan. The fund, administered by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), aims to overcome market barriers and […]

According to a new report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released on Thursday, 10,200 hectares were under opium cultivation this year, down from 12,800 hectares in 2024 and far below the 232,000 hectares recorded before the ban. Production of the drug dropped even more steeply, falling by almost a third to […]

Summary: Speaking at the opening of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful indictment of global inequality, declaring it “intolerable” that nearly four billion people remain without access to any form of social protection. His remarks set the tone for a summit focused on inclusive […]

Summary: At a dazzling ceremony held at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, the 2025 Earthshot Prize honoured five pioneering initiatives from around the world. Each winner will receive £1 million to scale their transformative solutions aimed at repairing the planet. The 2025 Earthshot Prize Winners A Global Celebration of Innovation The awards […]