Second migrant set to be deported to France on Friday under one in, one out scheme

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Home Office quietly blocks modern slavery challenges under chaotic deportation scheme

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Reflections from Rwanda – Eight things we learned at the World Championships

Sunday marked the culmination of a truly historic and landmark Road World Championships, with the event taking place in Africa for the first time ever as Kigali, Rwanda hosted the week of racing. After several years of anticipation, including some...

Migrants flock to Calais in hopes of crossing to UK after EU cracks down

Hundreds of migrants threatened with deportation from Europe are living in Calais in the hope of moving to Britain instead, after EU countries cracked down on migration. Migrants in Calais said they had headed for Britain after being told to leave...

UN General Assembly: Africa asserts sovereignty and spirit of new form of international governance

The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly concluded this past Monday, Sept. 29 at the UN Headquarters in New York City. This year’s theme for the UNGA80 was “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human...

UN Progress on the Right to Free Education

Momentum is mounting toward a new global treaty to strengthen every child’s right to free education. From September 1 to 3, governments gathered at the United Nations in Geneva to consider an optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of...

Since 2017: The NGO empowering refugees for a brighter future in Luxembourg

Each year, RYSE supports over 200 refugees from more than 20 countries, helping them navigate life in Luxembourg through mentorship, volunteering, and job opportunities. First launched in 2017, RYSE's core team is now complemented by more than 100...

Discover the hottest wedding venue around the world

Couples are reframing the destination wedding: however lavish the setting, priorities have shifted toward smaller, service-forward gatherings, multiday events and culture-first venues. Micro-weddings and multi-day celebrations are continuing to...

More than 40 times they asked the UN to lift the blockade on Cuba

Photo: Prensa Latina At the close of the High-Level Segment of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the call to lift the US blockade of Cuba was heard here more than 40 times. The speech that closed the marathon succession of speakers on...

Top 10 strongest African currencies in September 2025

The value of a currency is largely influenced by economic diversification, monetary policies, natural resources, political stability and trade relations The Tunisian Dinar leads as the most valuable currency on the African continent The Kenyan...

What to Expect as Kenya Hosts COMESA Heads of State Next Week

Nairobi is set to be a flurry of activities starting this weekend, as delegates for COMESA events to be hosted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) jet into the country. The flurry of high-level delegates in the country will...

Voices: It is deluded to slash foreign aid in refugee hotspots without expecting more boats to arrive

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Politics in perspective: the Swiss autumn parliamentary session

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News from the world of Education: September 25, 2025

International Case Conference 2026 IIM Raipur will host its first International Case Conference 2026 on the theme Contemporary Business Practices; Integration of AI in Business, and Globalising Indian Business Strategy on January 30 and 31, 2026....

Workshop for Horn of Africa Think-Tank Scholars concludes successfully in Chengdu, China

By our staff reporter Chengdu, China The 2025 Training Workshop for Think-Tank Scholars from the Horn of Africa has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Held at Sichuan Normal...

Diplomatic Snub of 77 Countries at the United Nations: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Mass Boycott Over Gaza Onslaught

In a moment that encapsulated the deepening fissures in global diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025, only to address a chamber that had been...

Development of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 on the African continent

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 International geopolitical expansion Saudi Arabia's investments in Africa Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative has been underway for a decade with the aim of diversifying the Saudi economy so...

Indian World Food Congress a strategic platform for global food partnerships: Kuwaiti envoy

Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to India, Mishal Al-Shamali NEW DELHI, Sept 27: Kuwait’s Ambassador to India, Mishal Al-Shamali, said Friday that the World Food Congress (WFC), currently being held in India with Kuwaiti participation, serves as...

Business News | Leadership Excellence Summit 2025 Concludes at Bharat Mandapam as Global Leaders and Diplomats Reimagine Leadership for the Future

PNN New Delhi [India], September 27: The World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), holding Consultative and Observer Status with the United Nations, in partnership with Heylin Spark, successfully concluded the Leadership...

Tadej Pogacar Crowned World Champion in Road Race

The elite men’s road race discipline was contested on a circuit route in and around Kigali in Rwanda in east-central Africa. The 267.5-kilometer race route included various circuits, some of which featured categorized climbs – not least Mont...