Category: World

The research team at the Atapuerca archaeological sites in Burgos, Spain, has just broken its own record by discovering, for the third time, the oldest human in Western Europe. The team did so for the first time in 1994, when they unearthed the remains of a new human species, which they named Homo antecessor, at […]

A man who fraudulently applied for five false bounce-back loans during the COVID pandemic has been jailed. Mohammed Uddin, 37 of Dunmow, Essex, previously pleaded guilty to five counts of false representation to make gain and was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court today to 28 months in prison.  He was disqualified from acting as a […]

India and Mauritius have elevated their strategic partnership, a move seen as part of New Delhi’s broader effort to bolster its influence in the Indian Ocean region, particularly in the face of China’s growing presence. The upgrade in relations was formalized during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Mauritius, where he was awarded […]

CAIRO, March 12 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.2 billion disbursement for Egypt, marking the completion of the fourth review of the country’s economic reform program. This approval is part of Egypt’s ongoing efforts to stabilize its economy and address mounting financial challenges. The IMF’s executive board approved the release […]

Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to current or former foreign government officials responsible for, or complicit in, the forced return of Uyghurs or members of other ethnic or religious groups with protection concerns to China. We are committed to combating China’s efforts to pressure governments to forcibly return […]

BRUSSELS, March 12 (Reuters) – As tensions between South Africa and the United States intensify, particularly under President Trump’s second term, the European Union has announced a significant $5 billion investment in South Africa, highlighting deepening trade ties and climate change cooperation. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during her visit to South Africa, […]

NAIROBI, March 12 (Reuters) – East African nations are urging South Sudan’s government to release officials detained in recent arrests that have escalated tensions between political rivals, raising fears of a renewed conflict. The call, made by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), comes after South Sudan’s government arrested several key allies of First Vice […]

An indictment was unsealed yesterday in the Northern District of Georgia charging eight members and associates of the GoodFellas Gang for their alleged roles in a criminal enterprise engaged in attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and attempted carjacking in and around Atlanta. According to the indictment, the GoodFellas are a violent gang that […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated his general support for a 30-day ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States. However, he outlined several conditions and “nuances” that must be addressed for Moscow to fully agree to the plan, emphasizing that the proposal should pave the way for what he termed an “enduring peace.” In […]

Poland’s President has called for the United States to station nuclear warheads on Polish territory, a move he argues would act as a powerful deterrent against potential Russian aggression. This request, which marks a significant shift in Poland’s defense policy, is likely to heighten tensions with Moscow, which may perceive it as a provocative escalation. […]