Category: World

In response to escalating global tensions—particularly Russia’s war in Ukraine—the Swiss Armed Forces have launched a nationwide initiative to modernize and repurpose thousands of wartime bunkers as part of a renewed national defence strategy. 🏔️ Historical Infrastructure Reimagined Switzerland’s bunker network, comprising an estimated 8,000 sites, dates back to 1886 and was central to the […]

On 21 July 2025, Central European Petroleum (CEP) announced the discovery of what may be Poland’s largest conventional hydrocarbon deposit and one of the most significant in Europe in the past ten years. The breakthrough was made at the Wolin East 1 (WE1) well, located approximately 6 kilometres off the coast of Świnoujście, in Poland’s […]

There was great excitement at the news this month that the Bayeux tapestry – the 11th-century embroidered epic depicting the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 – will go on display at the British Museum in 2026. However, the tapestry had already been in the news earlier this year, admittedly to much […]

In a statement released on 19 July, MONUSCO said that the Declaration of Principles, signed in Doha under the mediation of Qatar, “reflects the parties’ resolve to prioritise peaceful means, establish a ceasefire, and set up a joint mechanism to define its practical implementation.” “This important declaration marks a shift towards easing tensions and protecting […]

Week of July 21, 2025 1. Conflict & Peacebuilding DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Agreement Location: Doha, Qatar | Date: July 19, 2025The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group have signed a preliminary ceasefire deal in Doha following three months of negotiations. This deal, brokered with Qatari and […]

If you are involved in a UK court case or tribunal hearing and you are based abroad, your involvement may need to be via a video link. You may be: taking a complaint to a UK court or tribunal, sometimes known as making an appeal submitting evidence in a case or hearing that you or […]

On 19 July 2025, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared that Syria will not serve as a platform for separatist projects, responding to escalating tensions in the southern Sweida province, home to the country’s Druze minority. 🗣️ Presidential Statement In a televised address, al-Sharaa emphasized: 🤝 Regional and International Support 🔍 Context: Sweida Unrest Recent clashes […]

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. State Department confirmed plans to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food aid, specifically high-energy biscuits originally intended for famine-stricken regions. The rations, valued at $800,000 and funded by U.S. taxpayers, had been stored in a Dubai warehouse since late 2023 and are now set to be incinerated […]

At face value, Donald Trump’s announcement about his plans on Russia and Ukraine look like a major policy change. Speaking from the Oval Office on July 14, where he had been meeting with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte, the US president said he would send “top-of-the-line-weapons” to help Kyiv and – unless a ceasefire deal […]

  The online world is a place of endless possibilities, where people can expand their learning, creativity and communication. It is also a place with many risks, particularly for children and young people. To minimise these risks, the Commission has presented guidelines on the protection of minors, as well as a prototype of an age-verification […]