Illegal gold mining strips 140,000 hectares of the Peruvian Amazon
An illegal gold rush has stripped 140,000 hectares of rain forest in the Peruvian Amazon and is gathering pace as foreign, armed groups move into the region to make fortunes
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Activists and Artists Aim to Revive Vandalized George Floyd Mural
A legendary mural of George Floyd was vandalized during the week in Minneapolis, say caretakers of his memorial. Marcia Howard, an activist and teacher, shared a video on social media
Pride of Lions Raises £370k for New Cancer Centre
A group of 35 multi-coloured lions, which created a walking trail across the summer months, has fetched £220,000 at auction. The hand-painted statues from the Lions at Large art trail
At least 24 die as an army paraglider drops bombs on a Myanmar Buddhist celebration.
At least 24 died and 47 were injured while demonstrating against the military government of Myanmar when an army motorised paraglider released two bombs among them, a government-in-exile spokesperson said
Qatar to Build an Air Force Complex in the U.S. Base in Idaho, Announces Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on 10th October announced an agreement that has been finalized to allow the Qatari Emiri Air Force to build a complex at the Mountain Home Air
Ben Shapiro Warns the ‘Conspiratorial Right’ Is Taking Social Media Over
Ben Shapiro, co-founder of conservative outlet The Daily Wire, is warning that “increasing” and “tremendously conspiratorial” elements of the right are increasingly becoming more and more powerful, thanks to social
Guernsey Politician Jonathan Le Tocq Suspended After Police Arrest
One of the most popular politicians of the island has been excluded by the government after being arrested by the police on Monday morning. Jonathan Le Tocq, who is in
Ukraine Anti-Corruption Law Triggers Mass Protests Against Zelensky Government
It is the first large-scale protest in Ukraine as thousands of its citizens take to the streets against a risky anti-corruption law which was signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, as
Trump May Release Ghislaine Maxwell After Government Interview
President Donald Trump has ignited some controversies by hinting at the possibility of releasing Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by CNN Politics. The statements by
Trump Ukraine Weapons Deal: New Plan to Support Ukraine Against Russia
As reported by CNN Politics, President Donald Trump has declared that a new scheme is in place to supply weapons to Ukraine using European nations. This Trump-Ukraine arms agreement has
Poland-Hungary EU Relations Hit New Low as Diplomatic Crisis Deepens
The countries of Poland and Hungary, that previously used to be close associates within the European Union, have been experiencing their major diplomatic crisis over the last couple of years.
Brazil President Lula Rejects Trump’s Tariff Threats in Growing Trade Dispute
The move went down as a serious escalation in Brazil’s Trump tariff battle as the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula De Silva, fiercely condemned the threats by the President
German Chancellor Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to sign defence and migration treaty
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a diplomatic and strategic collaboration between Germany, UK and France to sort out the illegal migration and deepen the defence sector, after declaring that
Canada exploring purchase of autonomous fighter platform to complement F-35As
Canada is aiming the acquisition of $11.6 Billion uncrewed combat jets that could be joining the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF’s) planned fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters. The country’s
Singapore’s military, US intelligence-gathering aircraft make Talisman Sabre debut in Australia
A Multidomain Talisman Sabre military exercise in a large scale that included US Intelligence aircraft and Singaporean military was conducted for the first time in Australia. Codenamed Talisman Sabre brings
EU imposes new sanctions on Russia’s oil and banks after Slovakia lifts their veto
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto, the European Union has agreed to new sanctions on Russia. The European Union has now decided to impose new sanctions
MTN Nigeria Plans US$625 Million Network Expansion Amid Economic Headwinds
MTN Nigeria has revealed plans to invest around $625 million in 2025 to strengthen its network and expand its capacity nationwide. This announcement was made by Karl Toriola, the company’s
Duo complete 24km swim down Finnish river for charity
Two Henley locals have successfully completed a strenuous downhill swim through the icy river in Finland, raising almost £1,200 for charity. David Wallace and Giles Lovegrove, aged 55 and 50 […]
Banbridge grandmother to celebrate 90th birthday by abseiling Belfast hotel for cancer charity
The residents of Banbridge and the wider Northern Ireland in September 2025 drew inspiration from a truly remarkable act of kindness and bravery. A grandmother from Banbridge named Reta Mulligan
Charity Tie up with St James Quarter
St James Quarter (SJQ), regarded as the mixed-use retail, leisure, hospitality, and cultural destination in Edinburgh, has earned its reputation of not just as a place to shop and dine
Iran and Turkey to promote tourism at Shams Tabrizi Mausoleum in Khoy
This is an important update as Iran and Turkey recently joined hands to promote cultural and spiritual tourism at the famous Shams Tabrizi Mausoleum in Khoy, Iran. There is
Ayatollah Arafi Visits ISTAC to Boost Iran–Malaysia Academic Ties
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, visited the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) in Kuala Lumpur during his academic and cultural trip to Malaysia. At
Indonesia in Talks with US Over Tariff Deal Details and Exemptions
Indonesia is still negotiating the details with the US to complete its new trade deal. The US reduced an intended tariff on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19% as part
Fed Chair Powell Justifies $2.5B Renovation in Detailed Response to Trump
Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, has strongly denied claims that the Fed is spending recklessly highlighted by its renovation of the historic Marriner S. Eccles Building in
Indian Firm Jindal Steel Offers for Germany’s Biggest Steelmaker Thyssenkrupp
Jindal Steel International, a part of the Naveen Jindal Group, has made a non-binding bid to buy Germany’s biggest steelmaker, Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE). The Indian conglomerate confirmed the bid
French Strikes Delay Bayeux Tapestry Transfer Ahead of UK Loan
Scheduled strikes across France on Thursday have put back the relocation of the Bayeux Tapestry to a safe site, prior to its historic loan to the British Museum next year,
Fed Approves Quarter-Point Rate Cut, Signals Two More Before Year-End
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to cut its target interest rate for the first time in 2025 by a quarter point, amid increasing fears about the U.S. job market.
Anutin eyes new “Let’s Go Halves” scheme to boost spending and revive economy
Anutin Charnivirakul is reportedly planning to roll out a fresh version of the “Khon La Khrueng” (Let’s Go Halves) subsidised shopping scheme as one of his first economic initiatives after
Iranian, Indian security officials hold talk on phone
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijiani, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, were engaged in high-level telephonic conversations. A strategic milestone marked
Mumbai CP, senior police officials review security in Girgaon ahead of Anant Chaturdashi
Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharati, on Friday evening, September 5, 2025, along with Joint Commissioner (Law and Order) Satyanarayan Chowdhary and other senior officials, conducted a thorough on-ground review of
