Category: World

📍 Washington, D.C. — Alphabet Inc. shares surged 6% in extended trading following a U.S. federal court ruling that allows Google to retain its Chrome browser and Android operating system, easing investor concerns over a potential corporate breakup. The decision, issued by District Judge Amit Mehta, concluded a multi-year antitrust case in which the U.S. […]

In mid-April 2025, a wave of videos swept through TikTok claiming that some brands of luxury leather goods, especially French ones, actually make their products in China. The content creators presented themselves as official manufacturers, urging customers to buy bags directly from the source at a fraction of the retail price. What triggered these campaigns? What […]

📍 Abu Dhabi, UAE — The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong warning to Israel, stating that any move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank would constitute a “red line” and jeopardize the future of regional cooperation. The statement comes ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, the landmark agreement […]

In a statement released by his Spokesperson, the UN chief noted that the disaster driven by severe monsoon conditions had been exacerbated by climate change, impacting around 1.5 million people. Hundreds of thousands of people need humanitarian aid while more than 3,000 homes, over 400 schools and some 40 health facilities have suffered some level […]

📍 Tianjin, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to reject “Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation” and promote a “multipolar, just, and orderly world” during the bloc’s 25th summit held from August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin. Addressing leaders from the SCO’s 10 full members—including […]

Business & Macro Shoprite Sees Margin BoostSouth African grocery giant Shoprite reported a gross margin of 24.3% in H1 2025 — a 40 basis point increase year-on-year, reflecting operational efficiency amid inflationary pressures. Rare Diamond Recovered in BotswanaBelgium’s HB Antwerp unearthed a 37-carat pink Type IIa diamond from the Karowe mine in Botswana, marking one […]

📍 Dublin, Ireland — The Government has published the 2024 Annual Report of Abhaile, Ireland’s national mortgage arrears resolution service, highlighting its support for more than 32,000 borrowers since its launch in 2016. The service provides free financial and legal advice to help individuals resolve mortgage arrears and remain in their homes. Jointly overseen by […]

📍 Abuja, Nigeria — Nearly 31 million people in Nigeria are now facing acute hunger, marking a record high, according to the United Nations. The crisis is most severe in the northeastern states, where escalating violence by militant groups and significant reductions in global humanitarian aid have compounded food insecurity. The UN World Food Programme […]

📍 Dublin, Ireland — The Irish Government has officially launched the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030, marking a major milestone in advancing disability rights since Ireland’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Developed through extensive consultation with disabled people and their representative organisations, the strategy […]

📍 Washington, D.C. — Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a forceful statement on social media this week, calling on Hamas to release all remaining hostages amid the ongoing Israel–Gaza conflict. “Tell Hamas to IMMEDIATELY give back all 20 Hostages (Not 2 or 5 or 7!), and things will change rapidly. IT WILL END!” Trump […]