US, Iran reject ceasefire extension as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that an extension of the current US ceasefire with Iran is “not true at this moment”.... Read more.
IMF downgrades global growth forecast amid Middle East conflict
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global economic outlook for 2026 amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying the war has thrown... Read more.
US-Iran talks end in Islamabad without agreement amid deep divisions
The latest round of peace talks between the US and Iran concluded in Pakistan’s capital early on Sunday without any agreement, exposing deep and persistent... Read more.
Injustice Across the Atlantic: Ghana’s diaspora returnees welcome UN resolution on slave trade
A growing number of people from the African diaspora are returning to Ghana to reconnect with their ancestral roots, and several people are celebrating a landmark... Read more.
Injustice Across the Atlantic: UN resolution revives focus on slavery legacy in Nigeria’s Badagry
A recent resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring the transatlantic slave trade as “the most serious crime against humanity” has renewed attention... Read more.
Injustice Across the Atlantic: UNGA resolution calls for reparations for transatlantic slavery
The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step in confronting the enduring impact of slavery by declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest... Read more.
Fuel shortages in Australia spread to hundreds of service stations
Fuel shortages are spreading across Australia, with hundreds of service stations running dry, officials said. Energy Minister Chris Bowen reported that 144 petrol... Read more.
Donald Trump threatens Iran could be ‘taken out’, Iran issues 10-point demand
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran could be “taken out” in one night if the country fails to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz... Read more.
Escalating geopolitical conflicts in Middle East have caused multiple shocks to global supply chains
The full-scale escalation of the geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran in early 2026, with the upgraded control of the Strait of Hormuz as the core trigger,... Read more.
Drone firm backed by Donald Trump’s sons eyes Gulf markets amid Iran war
A drone manufacturer backed by Donald Trump’s two eldest sons is seeking to expand sales in Gulf countries, as the region faces heightened tensions with Iran... Read more.
