The 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for the DRC, announced on Thursday, aims to deliver lifesaving assistance to 11 million Congolese, including 7.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) – among the highest displacement figures globally. Overall, some 21.2 million Congolese are affected by multiple crises, notably armed conflict, natural disasters, and epidemics. Multidimensional crises The […]
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Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) shocked the markets with a rare net loss of $2.9 billion in Q4 2024. The company attributed this significant downturn to the steep devaluation of the Brazilian real, which was the worst-performing major currency last year. This unexpected loss marks a stark contrast to Petrobras’s typically robust earnings, […]
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Indonesia has detained four senior executives from state-owned oil company Pertamina in connection with an alleged corruption scheme involving crude oil and oil product imports. The country’s Attorney General claims the illicit activities, spanning from 2018 to 2023, resulted in losses of up to $12 billion. The arrests mark a significant escalation in the investigation […]
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US President Donald Trump has announced the revocation of Chevron’s 2022 sanctions waiver, effective March 1, 2025. This decision impacts the major oil company, which last year derived 10% of its production from Venezuela. Chevron will now be given a six-month window to cease operations in the country, following the US government’s decision to clamp […]
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President Zelensky’s recent visit to the White House has raised concerns over the nature of Ukraine’s international support, with many arguing that the assistance offered seems more like a business transaction than genuine humanitarian aid. In a proposal that has garnered significant attention, the U.S. suggested a deal in which Ukraine would provide mineral rights […]
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In a significant step towards preserving Africa’s agricultural diversity, over 100,000 seeds from the continent have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. This facility, often called the “Doomsday Vault,” is a critical safeguard for crop varieties that could be essential in the aftermath of global disasters. The latest collection includes seeds […]
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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis today and reaffirmed the strategic importance of the U.S.-Greece partnership. Greece is a valued NATO Ally and critical to regional stability. They discussed the importance of confronting illegal migration. The United States applauds Greece’s strong […]
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There is general agreement that the US’s geopolitical shock therapy is a sign of a new world order. While European powers nominally recognise this, their policies are not, in practice, tailored towards such a change. The EU and other European governments are, understandably, focused on very immediate matters – talks on Ukraine, defence budgets, rebutting […]
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Parents are protesting outside the Department of Education, demanding action after their children with special needs were denied school placements for another consecutive year. At least 118 students with additional needs, including those with autism or other disabilities, have reportedly not received any offer for a school place, whether in mainstream schools, special schools, or […]
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The UK government is rolling out an initiative aimed at ensuring that no child starts their school day hungry, with the introduction of free breakfast clubs. These 30-minute sessions, designed to take place before the school day begins, provide students with a healthy breakfast, giving them the energy they need to learn and engage with […]
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