Tue 30 September 2025: The Bank of Israel has kept short-term interest rates unchanged, citing Israel’s push deeper into Gaza along with persistent inflation, while warning of the effect of the country’s growing global isolation. In a news conference after the decision, Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron cautioned that Israel’s deteriorating reputation over Gaza […]
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Tue 30 September 2025: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ United States puts SA on watch list for sanctions: It was published on Monday, nearly three months after it was due to be delivered to Congress, after most of the staff in the office that prepares it were laid off. Brazil and South […]
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Mon 29 September 2025: A Sudanese community committee has announced the death of 95 people, including 73 children, in Abu Shouk camp in El Fasher, due to hunger and disease over the past 40 days. The emergency room of Abu Shouk camp (a popular committee) said in a statement: “More than 73 children under the […]
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Mon 29 September 2025: The deputy head of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said on Monday that speculation in European countries about a possible war with Russia in the next five years “should not happen,” stressing it goes against Moscow’s interests. “Russia does not need a war with anyone in principle, including with the frigid […]
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Mon 29 September 2025: Indian leader controversially refers to the politically-charged win as an extension of ‘Operation Sindoor’. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has contentiously invoked the conflict with Pakistan in May, which brought the nuclear-armed neighbours to the cusp of a fifth all-out war, to celebrate India’s Asia Cup final cricket win against their regional arch […]
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Mon 29 September 2025: Moldova’s pro-Western ruling party secured a clear victory in a parliamentary election marred by allegations of Russian meddling, viewed as a critical decision between aligning with Europe or gravitating toward Moscow’s influence. Sandu’s ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), which has held a parliamentary majority since 2021, won 50% of […]
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Mon 29 September 2025: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ Phala phala report could do damage: The report on IPID’s investigation into Phala Phala could “seriously damage operational relations between institutions,” leading to its classification as “top secret” by the government, according to Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, adding that this is why it […]
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Sun 28 September 2025: One person has been killed and nine injured in a shooting at a church belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan in the United States, according to police. The suspect is also dead, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said on Sunday. “There are multiple […]
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Sun 28 September 2025: Minerals fuel modern civilization, ensuring comfort and amenities. From electronic devices to machines of all types, various minerals are required to operate them. Should we call the civil wars in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a manifestation of the resource curse? A closer look at the political scenario […]
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Sun 28 September 2025: Announcement comes after European bloc blamed Russia for violating Polish airspace in drone incursion earlier this month. European Union defence ministers have agreed to develop a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to detect, track and intercept violations of their airspace, according to the bloc’s defence chief. Friday’s […]
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