Category: World

“We are on a descent into a massive famine,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, “and we need massive amounts of food getting into the Strip and safely distribute it across the Gaza Strip”. Referring to the latest catastrophic assessment of food insecurity in Gaza from the UN-backed IPC group of experts, […]

The U.S. Department of Commerce has taken control of a $7.4 billion semiconductor research fund, dissolving its partnership with Natcast, a nonprofit established under the Biden administration to oversee the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will now manage NSTC operations directly. […]

In the recent summit talks in Alaska designed to halt the Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin demanded that Kyiv cede control of the entirety of its Donetsk oblast (region) to Russia. But this would effectively be tantamount to an acceptance of overall defeat for Ukraine. In giving up this region, Kyiv would also be giving up […]

António Guterres said he was “appalled by the relentless attacks” by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia on the North Darfur state capital, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement. The paramilitary group and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been battling for control of devastated country since April 2023 and El Fasher has […]

Yesterday, in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 2231, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and my own country, the United Kingdom, notified the Security Council that we believe Iran to be in significant non-performance of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.  Since 2019, Iran has increasingly and deliberately ceased performing almost […]

Business & Finance Old Mutual Holdings Secures Loan Conversion Approval in KenyaKenyan financial services company, Old Mutual Holdings, has been granted approval by the country’s Treasury to convert $61.8 million in loans owed to its parent company into shares. This decision follows regulatory backing and is expected to provide a much-needed financial boost, aligning with […]

Ruth Elton, a revered British-born missionary who dedicated her life to Christian service in Nigeria, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in the United Kingdom in 1933, Elton relocated to Nigeria with her parents—Sydney Granville and Hannah Elton—in 1937. Her family played a foundational role in the Pentecostal revival […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, marking a significant moment in global diplomacy. The summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1, is the largest in SCO history and brings together over […]

Andriy Parubiy, a prominent Ukrainian politician and former speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, was shot and killed on August 30, 2025, in the western city of Lviv, according to Ukrainian authorities. The shooting occurred around midday in Lviv’s Sykhivskyi district. Parubiy, 54, died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Law enforcement officials confirmed that […]

Figma’s blockbuster IPO in July 2025, which raised $1.2 billion and surged 250% on its debut, has reignited optimism around venture-backed public listings. Yet, despite this standout performance, the broader IPO market remains subdued, with 2025 on track to be the weakest year for new listings in over a decade. Analysts note that while the […]