|Published 1:55 PM ET, Wednesday April 09, 2025| Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, issued the following statement on 9 April: “The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China pose a significant risk of a sharp contraction in bilateral trade. Our preliminary projections suggest that merchandise trade ...

|Published 9:05 AM ET, Wednesday April 02, 2025| Virginia Giuffre, widely known for her allegations against Prince Andrew, has stated that she is in the hospital following a car crash involving a school bus. While full details of the incident are still emerging, Giuffre shared news of the accident publicly, ...

Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Jean-Claude Gakosso, foreign minister of the Republic of the Congo, in Beijing on March 28, 2025. [Photo/fmprc.gov.cn] |Published 4:40 PM ET, Monday March 31, 2025| China and the Republic of the Congo have agreed to enhance coordination on the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), signaling ...

Coventry has seven Olympic medals to her name. Tim Clary/AFP/Getty Images |Published 5:05 PM ET, Tuesday March 25, 2025| ​Kirsty Coventry, a distinguished Zimbabwean swimmer and seasoned sports administrator, has been elected as the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a historic milestone as both the first woman ...

|Published 6:00 PM ET, Saturday March 22, 2025| SPONSORED Level Up Your Career with Online Computer Training! Master In-Demand Tech Skills — 100% Online & Flexible Nairobi: King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands arrived in Kenya on March 17, 2025, for a three-day state visit at the invitation of ...

Niger’s former president, Mohamed Bazoum |Published 12:30 PM ET, Saturday February 15, 2025| UN: The United Nations has called on the military junta in Niger to release the country’s former president, Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in July 2023. The international community, including the UN, has been actively ...

Happy Valentine’s Day to our readers… |Published 11:30 AM ET, Friday February 14, 2025| Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, has a rich history that blends ancient traditions, Christian legends, and modern customs. Origins in Ancient Rome The roots of Valentine’s Day trace back to Lupercalia, a Roman pagan festival ...

|Published 8:20 PM ET, Sunday January 26, 2025| One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, has found refuge in Sierra Leone, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter as well as photos and video footage seen by Reuters. Reports indicate that Jos Leijdekkers ...

Published 11:40 AM ET, Sunday January 26, 2025 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2025 took place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 24, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” This gathering convened global leaders from various sectors to address pressing issues and explore opportunities in our ...

Published 12:15 PM ET, Tuesday January 21, 2025 Abuja: Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, joins BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as a partner country, marking a significant step in the bloc’s expansion efforts. This move highlights BRICS’ growing influence in the global economic and ...