IMF Deal Unlocks $261 Million as Ethiopia Clears Fourth Review
The International Monetary Fund announced on 10th December that it had agreed with Ethiopia at the staff level on the fourth review of a 3.4 billion dollar lending programme, which
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Nigeria’s Senate Backs Tinubu’s Troop Deployment to Benin Republic After Coup Attempt
The Senate of Nigeria on 9th December approved the action of President Bola Tinubu in deploying troops to the Benin Republic upon the request of the government of Benin to
Austria Passes Headscarf Ban for Schoolgirls Under 14, Parliament Decides
Austria has enacted a law that prohibits school-going girls below 14 years old from wearing headscarves. The three centrist parties – the ÖVP, the SPÖ and the Neos- led by
Sadu Weaving Earns UNESCO Intangible Heritage Status, Culture Ministry Announces
In partnership with the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Culture has proclaimed the art of ‘Sadu Weaving‘ in the list of the United
Explosion Rocks Nigeria’s Vital Escravos–Lagos Pipeline
Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC Ltd reported that on December 10, an explosion at its major Escravos-Lagos gas pipeline had affected the operations and had led to an emergency response.
Australia Awards First Contract for Six MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drones
On 9th December, Australia is expected to announce it is going to sign a A$1 billion (A$663.30 million) contract with Boeing Australia to take the “Ghost Bat” air drone to
G20 South Africa Adopts Declaration Despite U.S. Boycott and Fierce Opposition
On 22nd November, with the object of the U.S., a group of 20 leaders went ahead with a declaration that covered the climate crisis and other global challenges, leading to
UN Security Council Endorses Trump’s Gaza Plan in Landmark Vote
The issues, which have been proposed by Donald Trump regarding a durable peace in Gaza and the application of an international stabilisation force and a potential road to a sovereign
Trump Insists: Ukraine Peace Plan “Not My Final Offer”
On 22nd November, President Donald Trump indicated that his peace proposal to Ukraine and Russia is “not my last offer”, informing reporters in response to one of his inquiries posed
Cyprus Urges Turkey to Drop Two-State Demand to Boost EU Bid
Cyprus indicated on 14th November that Turkey had to abandon its demands to have a two-state solution to the divided island in the event it wanted to get a step
America Reopens: Longest U.S. Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs Spending Bill
The spending bill has received the signature of President Donald Trump to open the government and end the longest shutdown in US history. He put the short-term budget into law
Hungary Takes the EU to Court Over Russian Energy Phase-Out, Says Orbán
Hungary will appeal against the decision by the European Union to phase out Russian energy imports and appeal to an EU court, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on 14th November.
China Deploys Military Ships in the Region in the Largest Military Showing Ever
According to various sources and intelligence reports analyzed by Reuters, China has positioned a colossal naval and coast guard force on the East Asian waters, and the number of ships
Germany Deploys Fighter Jets to Poland After Russian Drone Strikes
In response to the Russian drone invasion in the Polish town of Malbork in September, the German air force announced on 4th December that it has sent five German Eurofighter
Tensions in the Sky: Dutch Military Shoots Down Drones Over Volkel Air Base
The Ministry of Defense stated on 22nd November that the military of the Netherlands fired on drones above the Volkel Air Base in the eastern region of the country, but
Pakistani Forces Launch Fierce Border Raids, Leaving 23 Militants Dead
The Pakistani security forces stormed two Pakistani Taliban hideouts in the north west of the country close to the Afghan border, which led to fierce shootouts, annihilating 23 militants according
Tragedy in Western Ukraine: Children Among 26 Dead in Devastating Strike
Russian officials are quoted as saying that at least 26 people, including three children, were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack that hit two blocks of flats in
UK Supercharges Royal Navy Defenses with New DragonFire Laser System
It was announced on 20th November that Britain had awarded a 316 million pound (413 million dollars) contract to missile company MBDA UK to supply the Royal Navy with DragonFire
Filipino Culture Takes Center Stage in Riyadh with Vibrant Tradition, Art & Music Showcase
Philippine Culture Days was introduced on 5th December evening within the framework of the Global Harmony 2 program by the Ministry of Media, with the collaboration of the General Entertainment
Meta Cracks Down: Australian Kids Face Bans on Instagram and Facebook
One week before an official social media ban on teen use of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads apps, Meta has begun to take Australian children below the age of 16 off
Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience Celebrates 10 Years with Music, Dance and Community Spirit
The Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience was also a significant milestone in this year, with a colorful array of events taking place throughout the province during its 10th anniversary. The festival also
India Weighs Always-On Phone Location Tracking as Tech Giants Raise Privacy Objections
The Indian government is considering a plan that may force smartphone manufacturers to ensure that their location tracking systems that use satellites are continuously on, an act which has attracted
CDC Moves to Limit Hep B Shots for Newborns After Advisory Panel Vote
Vaccine advisers for the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on 5th December morning to limit hepatitis B vaccines in what labelled a major move by the
A New Chapter for Heritage: Gaelic Cultural Centre Opens Its Doors
A new Gaelic cultural centre in Inverness is looking forward to holding its first events after some serious renovations. Cultarlann took over the Church of Scotland’s former East Church on
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Talks—But Stands Firm on Its Conditions, Adviser Warns
Iran is also ready to redo nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided they are respected by the Iranian government, a high-ranking Iranian official informed CNN on 18th November, but
Nokia Pledges $4 Billion to Boost U.S. R&D and Build AI-Ready Networks
On 21st November, Nokia, with the Trump administration, announced its intentions to increase its U.S. R&D and manufacturing capacity by investing in AI-ready mobile, fixed access, IP, optical, and data
Dutch Government Relinquishes Control Over Chinese Chipmaker Nexperia
The Dutch government announced it is abandoning control over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, ending a conflict between China and the Netherlands that could have disrupted semiconductor supplies needed in the world
Japan Unleashes 135-Billion-Yen Boost to Revive Its Sluggish Economy
On 21st November, the Japanese Cabinet passed a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package to aid in jump-starting the economy by means of expansionary government spending, as well as
Venture Global Seals 20-Year LNG Mega Deal with Japan’s Mitsui
Venture Global (NYSE: VG) has entered into a 20-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Japan-based Mitsui and Co, Ltd. to supply 1.0 million tonne per annum (MTPA) of liquefied
Cracking Down on Shein & Temu: EU Ministers Approve New Customs Fee on Chinese Parcels
The executive of the EU called on the finance ministers of the bloc, holding a meeting on 13th November, to introduce a fee starting next year on low-value orders originating
RBI Cuts Rates, Boosts Liquidity to Keep India’s ‘Goldilocks’ Economy Just Right
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed its key repo rate by 25 bps (basis points) on Friday (Dec 5) and did not rule out easing more while it took
Cyclone Survivors in Sri Lanka Too Scared To Go Home, Trapped in Relief Centres
In central Sri Lanka, the Kithulbadde village residents claim that they have been left in the lurch following the fatal cyclone that occurred last week, and many are languishing in
Indonesia Ramps Up Rescue in Flood-Hit Sumatra as Death Toll Passes 860
The Indonesian military increased the relief in Sumatra in three provinces, which were destroyed by the catastrophic floods and landslides, and many of the people are still trapped without government
Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach increase December LPG Prices by 3-5 percent
The official selling prices (OSPs) of Saudi Aramco and Algerian Sonatrach of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have increased by a rate of between 3.3% and 5.4% in December, traders added,
World Bank & ADB Launch First Pacific Projects Under New Partnership Initiative
The first two Pacific projects to be implemented today were announced by the World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda as part of
US and Saudi Arabia Showcase Bold New Business Deals at Major Investment Forum
On 19th November Saudi and US authorities boasted of billions of dollars in new investments and expanding financial relationships between the two nations as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
