Iran Summons EU Envoys to Protest 'Interventionist' Stance on Islands and Nuclear Program Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister summoned EU envoys to strongly protest a joint EU-GCC communique regarding the nuclear program and a statement backing the UAE's "baseless claim" to three

World Bank Urges Nigeria to Translate Economic Momentum into Better Living Standards The World Bank's latest report noted Nigeria's positive economic growth (3.9% in H1 2025) due to recent reforms but urged the government to expand social protection to tackle high food inflation

Bolo Program to Unveil Updated Top 25 Most Wanted Fugitives List in Vancouver The Bolo Program, an initiative to amplify warrants for Canada's most wanted fugitives, is set to unveil its updated Top 25 list during a special event in Vancouver, aimed at leveraging media to aid in

UK Government Pledges £20 Million to Protect and Support Local Civic Museums The UK government announced a £20 million investment for civic museums to safeguard opening hours and jobs. The funding is part of a commitment to ensure local museums can continue to tell the national

Qatar and Türkiye Officials Arrive in Egypt to Join Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Top diplomatic and intelligence officials from Qatar and Türkiye have joined Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mediators are pushing to finalize the first phase of the US-backed

Japan and Honduras Vow to Boost Cooperation in Infrastructure and Disaster Prevention The Foreign Ministers of Japan and Honduras met in Tokyo and confirmed their commitment to advance bilateral cooperation in areas of sustainable development, infrastructure, and disaster

Macron Faces Political Turmoil After Prime Minister Lecornu's Shock Resignation President Macron is seeking a swift solution after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu abruptly resigned, leading to a political deadlock. Macron has given the outgoing PM 48 hours to hold new talks to

Youth-Led Peacebuilders in Northern Ghana Tackle Farmer-Herdsmen Land Conflict Youth organizations like the Fulani Youth Association of Ghana (FUYAG) are using dialogue and sports to mediate rising conflicts between local farmers and nomadic Fulani herdsmen over limited grazing

UK Prime Minister Starmer Arrives in India for Major 100-Member Trade Mission UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer began a two-day visit to India with a 100-member delegation of CEOs and university heads. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation months

Russian Missiles Kill Five, Damage Thermal Power Plant Across Ukraine Russian strikes killed at least five civilians and injured 37 across multiple regions, severely damaging a thermal power plant owned by DTEK. The sustained attacks on energy infrastructure underscore Moscow's

US-proposed peace plan talks begin in Egypt; Trump urges sides to "move fast" Delegations from Israel and Hamas are in Egypt for high-stakes talks on a US-proposed 20-point peace plan. President Trump is pressuring both sides to "move fast" on the deal, which demands a hostage

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar reaffirms India's "strategic autonomy" stance EAM S. Jaishankar asserted that India's foreign policy is best secured by strategic autonomy, citing the 1971 pact with the Soviet Union as a historically "necessary" choice. His comments

Australia, PNG sign formal Defense Treaty to counter China's regional influence Australia and Papua New Guinea have formally signed a Defense Treaty aimed at bolstering regional stability. The pact is a clear strategic move designed to counter China's increasing reach and

Pro-Palestine protests spike across Europe, fueled by statehood recognitions Pro-Palestine demonstrations reached their highest level since May 2024, particularly in Spain and Italy. The protests are fueled by Palestinian statehood recognitions and backlash against the war,

Reports find US backed Israel with $21bn since October 7th attack Reports by the Costs of War Project reveal that the US has provided over $21 billion in support to Israel since the October 2023 attack. The funding highlights the critical role of US backing in Israel's military

Robot army of 300,000 offsets China's labor shortages as population declines China installed over 295,000 industrial robots in 2024, now fielding over 2 million active robots. This massive automation drive offsets labor shortages from a third consecutive year of population

US pressure triggers Nigerian pushback on alleged Christian persecution US pressure regarding the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria has provoked a pushback from the Federal Government and the Senate. This diplomatic friction highlights the ongoing international

Moscow hosts Afghanistan talks; key regional players meet on security Moscow is holding the seventh regular meeting of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan. Special representatives from the Islamic Emirate, India, China, and several other nations are meeting to

South African activists released from Israeli prison after aid flotilla arrest A group of South African citizens, including Mandla Mandela, detained by Israel after their humanitarian aid flotilla was intercepted en route to Gaza, are set to return home via Jordan. Their release

Israelis mark two-year anniversary of Hamas attack amid Gaza ceasefire talks Israelis are holding solemn ceremonies to remember the 1,200 victims of the Oct 7, 2023, attack, with the memory overshadowed by ongoing indirect talks in Egypt for a cease-fire and hostage-prisoner