Category: World

However, the country remains in the grip of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions facing famine, disease and insecurity. IOM data shows that between December last year and March, displacement fell by 2.4 per cent – with nearly 400,000 people returning to their places of origin in Aj Jazirah, Sennar and Khartoum […]

KP Ramaswamy, the owner of KPR Mills in Coimbatore, is a name synonymous with transformation—not in the traditional corporate sense, but in the way he has reshaped the lives of his workers. Known fondly as “Appa” (father), Ramaswamy’s philosophy goes beyond profit margins and employee retention. It centers on education and empowerment, a strategy that […]

On March 20, 2025, Indonesia’s House of Representatives passed controversial amendments to the 2004 Law on the Indonesian Armed Forces. The revised law, which received rapid approval, has already sparked significant protests and concerns over the future of Indonesia’s democratic integrity. The amended law allows military personnel to occupy civilian government positions without resigning from […]

PRESIDENT ALI:  Secretary Rubio, let me again welcome you to Guyana.  (Inaudible) you are no stranger to Guyana.  You’ve been one of our strongest voices in the U.S., always keeping what is relevant to Guyana – security, peace, and importantly, on democracy issues, your voice – your voice is very well-known, respected, and very loud.  […]

What if there was a place where young people could learn the basics of coding, analyse fossil remains, assemble a wind turbine and learn how to predict earthquakes? The two-day Science is Wonderful fair in Tervuren, near Brussels, was just that. On entering Tervuren’s imposing Africa Museum, which hosted the 10th iteration of the event […]

At least 10 members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards (CPG) were killed in an ambush on Saturday in the Anka Local Government Area, while 14 others were injured. The attack occurred shortly after a raid by soldiers on a bandits’ hideout in the Sunke forest, where several bandits were reportedly killed, and arms […]

The legal profession accounts for approximately 20 million jobs worldwide, including 12 million lawyers, around 4 million paralegals, and 4 million operational and administrative workers. Additionally, it involves another 14 million jobs within its broader ecosystem, encompassing notaries, translators, and other related professionals. Law, like many other professions, is undergoing a major transformation with the […]

The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is a cornerstone of international security, helping to keep Americans and the international community safe from biological weapons.  Together with the 1925 Geneva Protocol, these historic agreements have made essential contributions to advancing the cause of peace and security by prohibiting an entire category of weapons of mass destruction and supporting an […]

FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan due to the risk of armed violence and criminality. Political and security situation The political and security situation remains unpredictable. Political tensions are high and the security situation across the country could deteriorate rapidly and unpredictably.   If the unstable security situation deteriorates, routes into and out of […]

In a recent development, the Egyptian government has put forward a new proposal to mediate a truce between Israel and Hamas, aiming for the release of prisoners as part of an extended 50-day ceasefire agreement. The plan would see five prisoners released over the course of the truce, with one prisoner freed every ten days. […]