UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has revealed plans to boost the country’s defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, marking a significant increase from the current level of 2.3%. The decision is part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen national security and military capabilities amid ongoing global uncertainties. In addition to the […]
“I knew she’d find me,” Edita Bizama, 64, said from her home in San Antonio, Chile, after finally reconnecting with the daughter who was taken from her over 40 years ago during Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. Adamary Garcia was separated from her mother shortly after birth and sent overseas for adoption, one of the estimated 20,000 […]
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday when a Sudanese military aircraft crashed into a residential area near the Wadi Seidna military airport in northern Omdurman, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 people. The victims included both military personnel and civilians. Military and medical sources confirmed the fatalities on Wednesday, shedding light on the […]
The Government of Saskatchewan is stepping up its efforts to combat fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking and use, unveiling a series of new measures designed to improve public safety and curb the illegal drug trade. With the increasing prevalence of these dangerous substances in the province, Saskatchewan’s government has vowed to take decisive action. Among the […]
Car sales across Europe, including the UK and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA), experienced a 2.1% decline in January, according to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). While sales of fully electric vehicles (EVs) saw impressive growth, rising by 37.3%, the overall downturn was largely driven by a significant decline […]
Japan’s Nippon Steel is planning to use its current merger agreement with U.S. Steel as a basis to reignite talks with the U.S. government. The company is working to revive its bid for the U.S. steel giant after the previous attempt was blocked by former President Joe Biden. Tadashi Imai, President of Nippon Steel, confirmed […]
The top contenders looking to replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian Prime Minister spent a lot of time during a televised debate on Monday talking about how they would stand up to President Donald Trump. With the next election set for October 20 this year , the Conservative opposition party, after nine years of Liberal rule, […]
On Tuesday, the United Kingdom announced it would suspend certain forms of bilateral aid to Rwanda and introduce other diplomatic sanctions in response to Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda is facing global scrutiny over accusations of backing the M23 group, which has gained control […]
As Rwandan-backed rebels advanced toward eastern Congo’s largest city, soldiers from the retreating army burst into Suzanne Amisi Wilonja’s home near the airport, looting and firing their weapons indiscriminately, fatally wounding her 10-year-old son Sylvain in the head. Clashes in the streets delayed the family’s efforts to seek medical help until the next morning, by […]
Psychology has been a brewing threat in society. And yet, in all the times it was institutionalised and esteemed, not many people thought to question the credibility behind some of its theories and notable figures, and even the products that psychology justified for society’s consumption – especially when looking at psychotropic drugs. However, in its […]