Category: World

We’ve listened very carefully to the Russian delegation, including their attacks on the UK. Let me say one thing. Let us all hope that Russia engages more seriously and with more sincerity in the peace talks than we’ve heard here today. Russia has just blamed the UK and other European countries for somehow sabotaging peace. […]

China has officially established the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, positioning it as a new global platform for resolving international disputes through mediation. The initiative is seen as part of Beijing’s broader effort to offer alternatives to Western-dominated legal institutions. More than 30 developing countries—including Pakistan, Laos, and Cambodia—have signed the founding […]

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Renard Santiago, 19, of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for a series of firearm and drug trafficking offenses, including possession of a machinegun and conspiracy to distribute marijuana. The sentence was handed down on May 13, 2025, by […]

PHILADELPHIA – Kavon Coleman, 23, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for his role in an armed carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney David Metcalf of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Coleman was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Juan R. Sánchez after pleading guilty to carjacking, […]

Regional Leaders Endorse Sudan Peace Roadmap, Condemn El Fasher Siege At the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) in Entebbe, Uganda, leaders from 12 Great Lakes countries reaffirmed support for Sudan’s national peace roadmap. Chaired by Ugandan President Museveni, the meeting called on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia to comply with […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is marking 49 years since its founding in 1975, a milestone clouded by internal division and political upheaval. Established to promote economic integration and regional solidarity across West Africa, the bloc now faces its most serious crisis to date. In January, three member states — Burkina Faso, […]

Russia has proposed a new round of direct peace talks with Ukraine to be held in Istanbul on June 2, aiming to revive negotiations amid growing international pressure to end the ongoing conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized Moscow’s readiness to present a peace memorandum and urged global support for a diplomatic breakthrough. Ukraine […]

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah as its new president following three intense rounds of voting. His election ushers in a new era for the 60-year-old institution, which plays a critical role in financing development across Africa’s 54 nations. Ould Tah’s appointment comes at a turbulent time. The AfDB […]

(click images above to see the videos) New resources that will help victims of crime to better understand their entitlements within criminal justice system and to receive a more joined up service from criminal justice agencies have been announced by the Crown Prosecution Service. A package of three new measures has been unveiled to improve […]

A friend to the busy, tired and indisposed, a staple of university life, and the cornerstone of any survival kit or camping setup. We are talking, of course, about cans, a way to preserve various types of food and drink while also keeping their nutritients and flavour intact. This method of preservation has been in […]