Category: World

“If you can’t handle this, you’ll never keep up with your peers.” That’s what a young vascular surgeon in training reported hearing from a senior colleague during interviews for our study, after she needed two hands to hold a medical device her male peers could operate with one. Another cardiologist, more than ten years into […]

He said the Houthis entered the premises of the World Food Programme (WFP) in the capital, Sana’a, and seized UN property, in addition to attempting to enter other UN premises in the city. The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, have been battling Yemeni Government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, for control of the […]

The Niger State Government in Nigeria is facing public scrutiny following reports that billions of naira have been allocated for religious pilgrimages, while many public schools in the state lack basic amenities. Critics argue that the disparity reflects misplaced priorities, as pupils in several communities continue to learn on bare floors in overcrowded classrooms, with […]

Union Bank of Nigeria has officially completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, following final approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The consolidation marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s banking sector, resulting in the full absorption of Titan Trust’s operations and assets into Union Bank. As part of the merger, Titan Trust […]

Gold prices climbed to a four-month high on Monday, driven by growing market expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. The prospect of looser monetary policy boosted demand for non-yielding assets like bullion, traditionally seen as a safe haven during economic uncertainty. Spot gold rose above $3,470 per ounce, while silver […]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cautioned that Russia’s war in Ukraine could continue for an extended period, stating that peace must not come at the cost of Ukraine’s sovereignty. In a televised interview on August 31, Merz said he is “mentally preparing” for a long conflict, emphasizing that “we’re trying to end it as quickly […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a £39 billion Affordable Housing Programme, marking the largest investment in social and affordable housing in the UK in half a century. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, forms part of the Government’s broader strategy to tackle the national housing crisis. The programme includes an […]

The Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) today filed a motion for summary judgment in its challenge to the State of New York’s “Climate Change Superfund Act,” which imposes $75 billion in liability on foreign and domestic energy companies for their alleged past contributions to climate change. The complaint was filed in May, along […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially launched its Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region, backed by a NZD 7.5 billion (USD 4.4 billion) investment aimed at expanding cloud infrastructure across New Zealand. The initiative marks one of the largest technology investments in the country’s history. The new AWS Region includes three Availability Zones and is expected to […]

Syria has officially exported 600,000 barrels of heavy crude oil from the port of Tartus, marking its first known oil shipment in 14 years. The deal, confirmed by the Syrian Ministry of Energy, was made with B Serve Energy, a firm linked to global trader BB Energy. The oil was transported aboard the Nissos Christiana […]