Category: World

India’s eastern state of Odisha has made a groundbreaking discovery, unearthing massive gold reserves across several districts, potentially positioning the region as a key player in the country’s gold mining industry. The discovery, confirmed by Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, includes significant deposits in Sundargarh, Nabarangpur, Angul, and Koraput districts. Additional gold-rich areas have been […]

President Trump has never forgotten or stopped fighting for justice after Sarah Root was tragically murdered in 2016 by an illegal alien who was driving under the influence and became a fugitive from justice. Today, nine years after Sarah’s passing the night of her college graduation, her parents will know that their tireless advocacy was […]

On March 22, 2025, thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Europe to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, demanding an end to racism, fascism, and far-right policies. Major Protests in Amsterdam and Paris In Amsterdam, over 10,000 people gathered in Dam Square for a powerful demonstration organized […]

Amena Arif, an accomplished Pakistani banker with extensive international experience, has been appointed as the new Country Manager for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the Philippines. In this pivotal role, Arif will lead efforts to stimulate private sector investment, foster job creation, and support initiatives related to climate change and financial inclusion. These goals […]

The global trade landscape is shifting, and not in the way free traders had hoped. For decades, the belief that economic openness could foster peace and stability reigned supreme. Trade, it was argued, could transform authoritarian regimes into more peaceful players. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shattered this way of thinking. Rather than mourning […]

We welcome this opportunity to discuss the evolving situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.  First, I’ll address recent developments in Gaza.   This week saw more bloodshed return to the Gaza strip. It is appalling that hundreds of Palestinians have been killed following Israeli strikes since 18 March. We strongly oppose Israel’s resumption of hostilities.  Escalation […]

Today we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The European Union has been founded on the values of respect for human dignity and rights, freedom, democracy, and equality. No-one in the EU should be discriminated based on its racial or ethnic origin.  In 2020 the European Commission stepped up its work […]

Islamist militants have killed at least 44 civilians and injured 13 others in a brutal attack on a mosque in southwest Niger, the country’s defense ministry reported. The assault took place during afternoon prayers on Friday in the village of Fombita, located in the Kokorou commune near the volatile tri-border area of Niger, Burkina Faso, […]

President Donald Trump has set his sights on eliminating the Department of Education, following through on a long-standing Republican goal to dismantle the agency, which has been in place since 1979. Critics, however, warn that this effort could harm the educational system, particularly for vulnerable students, and may not achieve the cost savings proponents hope […]

The Trump administration’s upcoming changes to Social Security policies are poised to significantly impact millions of beneficiaries, particularly older adults and individuals with disabilities. One of the key shifts will prevent recipients from verifying their identities over the phone—a long-standing method that has provided convenient access for many. This change has raised serious concerns among […]