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BRICS Expansion Reshapes Global Financial Landscape

The BRICS alliance is accelerating its expansion and deepening efforts to build alternative financial structures that could reshape global economic dynamics in 2026. With new members joining the bloc and discussions intensifying around non‑Western monetary frameworks, emerging economies — particularly in Africa
February 18, 2026

Barcelona Locals Rise Against Mass Tourism Surge

In a powerful show of frustration, residents of Barcelona staged a dramatic protest on Sunday, demanding urgent action against overtourism, which they say is threatening their city’s identity, affordability, and way of life. Protesters blocked access to the world-renowned Sagrada Família, sprayed
June 17, 2025

UK Names First-Ever Woman To Lead MI6

The United Kingdom has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), making her the first woman to lead the country’s foreign intelligence agency. Metreweli, who joined MI6 in 1999, will become the 18th chief of the
June 17, 2025

Woman in Kenya Claims to Be Virgin Mary

In a rural village in western Kenya, a woman’s extraordinary claim is drawing growing public attention—and sparking widespread discussion around faith, identity, and mental health. Judith Nafula, a 50-year-old resident of Busia County, has declared that she is the reincarnation of Mary,
June 17, 2025

US Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 Nations

The United States is preparing to significantly expand its travel restrictions to include 36 additional countries, potentially barring thousands of foreign nationals from entering the country. This follows a recent presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, who cited concerns over national
June 17, 2025

Cedi Surges to Lead Global Currency Rankings

 The Ghanaian cedi has emerged as the world’s best-performing currency in 2025, appreciating by an extraordinary 42 percent against the United States dollar since January. The surge marks a dramatic reversal in Ghana’s economic trajectory and has drawn global attention. Once listed
June 17, 2025

African Child Day 2025 Demands Stronger Action

As the continent commemorated the International Day of the African Child on June 16, 2025, governments were urged to reflect on the progress and shortfalls since the adoption of child-focused budgeting and policies in 2010. This year’s theme, “Planning and Budgeting for
June 16, 2025

Putin, Trump Discuss Urgent Need for Peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin and  U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at length on Saturday, June 15, about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as broader tensions across the Middle East. According to Yuri Ushakov, a senior foreign policy aide
June 16, 2025

G7 Leaders Struggle to Unite on Middle East

World leaders have convened in the Canadian Rockies this week for the 2025 G7 Summit, but divisions over the Middle East conflict are casting a long shadow over the talks. Held in Kananaskis, Alberta, the summit brings together the heads of state
June 16, 2025
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