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UN Calls for Restraint Amid Los Angeles Unrest

The United Nations has urged all parties involved in the ongoing unrest in Los Angeles to exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions, following large-scale protests over U.S. federal immigration enforcement actions. Speaking at a press conference in New York on Monday, Farhan
June 10, 2025

NATO Chief Urges Massive Defence Overhaul

In a pointed warning to Western leaders, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called for a dramatic overhaul of the alliance’s defence posture, including a fourfold increase in air and missile defences. Speaking at Chatham House in London on Monday, Rutte described
June 10, 2025

Trump Deploys Troops to Los Angeles Amid Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the weekend. The move follows a second consecutive day of public demonstrations that turned confrontational, particularly in areas with large immigrant communities. The protests were sparked
June 10, 2025

Kenyan Police Officers Suspended Over Blogger’s Death

Five Kenyan police officers have been suspended following the death of a teacher and blogger, Albert Omondi Ojwang, who died in police custody under circumstances that have sparked public outrage and calls for justice. Ojwang, a 35-year-old educator and digital commentator from
June 10, 2025

US Imposes Sweeping Travel Ban Amid Protests

This week, the United States government enacted a broad travel ban that prevents citizens from twelve countries from entering the country. Officials say this move is intended to block potential terrorists from gaining access, but it has sparked widespread controversy and intensified
June 10, 2025

Congo Challenges China’s Hold on Cobalt Trade

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking decisive steps to assert control over its vast mineral resources, seeking a more balanced relationship with global powers. In a bold policy shift, President Félix Tshisekedi suspended cobalt exports for four months starting
June 9, 2025

BRICS Accelerates Digital Drive For Global South

As anticipation builds for the upcoming 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro this July, the alliance of five major emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—is intensifying efforts to reshape the global economic architecture through digital innovation, alternative financial systems,
June 9, 2025

BRICS Leaders To Meet In Rio This July

The vibrant Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is set to host the 17th BRICS Summit from July 6 to 7, 2025, marking a crucial moment for cooperation among major emerging economies. The summit will convene under the theme, “Inclusive and Sustainable
June 9, 2025

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Rally

A wave of shock gripped Colombia on Saturday after Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a rising political figure and likely 2026 presidential hopeful, was shot during a campaign rally in the Fontibón district of Bogotá. The 39-year-old lawmaker was addressing a crowd in
June 9, 2025
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