Syria inks deals worth $14bn for real estate, transport projects
Syria on August 6th agreed to 12 investment deals valued at $14 billion which include infrastructure, transport, and real estate...
Month: August 2025
Trump urges Middle Eastern nations to join Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump urged Middle Eastern nations on August 7th to join the Abraham Accords, which intends to normalise...
Russia asks Central African Republic to replace Wagner forces
Officials in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), are facing mounting pressure as Russian demands pile up. According...
Syria and Iraq among countries hit with Trump’s tariffs
US tariffs on Syria and Iraq have been implemented on August 7th, as part of wider policy drive to restructure...
UN: Over 300 civilians killed by Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo
At least 319 civilians have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by M23 rebels backed by Rwandan forces,...
13-point ceasefire deal signed by Thailand and Cambodia
Following deadly armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, the two countries have agreed to a 13-point ceasefire implementation plan on...
Trump willing to meet Putin and Zelensky, White House confirms
The White House confirmed that United States President Donald Trump is open to holding talks with both Russian President Vladimir...
Tunisia eyes India as key economic partner
India stands poised to become a major economic partner for Tunisia during this critical phase of the country’s development while...
Top Ghanaian ministers killed in helicopter crash
Ghana is reeling from the loss of several senior officials following a fatal helicopter crash on 6th August, including the...
Nigeria’s basketball team set to receive lucrative reward after victory
The winning members of Nigeria’s national female basketball team are set to receive a reward of $100,000 each following their...
Hiroshima 80 years on: a global plea for peace
To commemorate 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the first use of a nuclear weapon in warfare, thousands...
Trump doubles US tariff rates on India due to Russian relations
Tensions between the US and India have materialised following US President Donald Trump's dismay over India's relations with Russia. Trump...
Moroccan heat wave threatens water security
Over the past few days, Morocco has been hit by an extreme heat wave, with more than three-quarters of the...
UK: Protesters supporting Palestine Action face no charges
None of the 200 people arrested in the UK for supporting Palestine Action have faced charges according to campaigners, despite...
Palestinians go on hunger strike to push for release of activist
Over 60 Palestinian women from the occupied West Bank village of Umm al-Kheir have started a hunger strike, calling for...
