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A comprehensive overview of UN sanctions
Historical background The United Nations (UN) was born in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, on 24 October 1945. Its stated aim is saving ‘succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold...

Economy: U.S. Travel Ban Threat And Its Fallout
2 Nigeria could find itself at a critical juncture as reports emerge of a potential expansion of U.S. travel restrictions that could fundamentally reshape bilateral relations between Nigeria and its long-standing Western ally. The USA is...

Johannes Zutt appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia
June 30, Kathmandu The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, succeeding Martin Raiser. His appointment is effective from July 1, 2025. As the regional Vice President for South Asia, Zutt will...

Food halls are Europe's hottest culinary trend—here are the ones you should visit
With three bars and weekend music events, the Elektrownia Powiśle Food Hall in Poland brings top DJs from across the country to perform. There are also weekly quiz nights, and the adjacent shopping centre is known for its independent boutiques....

Food halls are Europe's hottest culinary trend—here's why
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). A culinary revolution is simmering in Europe. Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, the past eight years have seen the number of food halls across the continent double,...

Sudan: Foreign Interests Are Deepening A Devastating War – Only Regional Di
The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has raged since April 2023. It’s turned Sudan into the site of one of the world’s most catastrophic humanitarian and displacement crises. At least 150,000 people have been...

Great Green Wall innovations hailed on Desertification and Drought Day
From food made with overlooked native plants to handbags crafted from wild grasses—and even a simple rope tool to prevent wildfires—community-driven innovation is reshaping how land restoration takes root across Africa’s drylands. These are among...

Greg Mills: Strength and resilience key to Ukraine’s support in Africa
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has been working to raise its profile across Africa—building political ties and opening new embassies across the continent. But there’s still a long road ahead. What will it take to make these...

Consumed by Terror: Africa’s ambitious Great Green Wall faces crucial threat (1)
Qosim Suleiman, Abdullah Tijani, Amma Moussa & Gaston Sawadogo Five years ago, Aliyu Garba, 45, was summoned to his village head’s palace to receive some exciting news: He would now participate in a massive tree-planting project commissioned by...

The Power of Place:
Founded in 1998, Liverpool Biennial has since evolved into the UK’s largest festival of contemporary visual art. Rooted in a city synonymous with radical reinvention, the Biennial has played an instrumental role in reshaping both the perception...

Sun Peak Provides an Update on the Shire Project
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 27, 2025 / Sun Peak Metals Corp. ("Sun Peak" or the "Company") (TSXV:PEAK)(OTCQB:SUNPF) provides an update on the exploration work on the Shire VMS and gold Project in northern Ethiopia. Exploration...

World CNN More than a third of this country’s population has applied to relocate
More than a third of the population of Tuvalu has applied to move to Australia, under a landmark visa scheme designed to help people escape rising sea levels. The island nation – roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia – is home to about...

More than a third of this country’s population has applied to relocate
Sydney, Australia CNN — More than a third of the population of Tuvalu has applied to move to Australia, under a landmark visa scheme designed to help people escape rising sea levels. The island nation – roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia...

Where to Find Light and Heavy Compressors in Dune Awakening
Light and Heavy Caliber Compressors are crafting components required for fabricating some Aluminum-Tier and above weapons in Dune: Awakening. Players hoping to upgrade their offensive options in the mid-game will want to know exactly where to go...
The Geopolitics of Grain: Ukraine’s Role in Global Food Security and the Costs of War
Ukraine resists the weaponization of food by Russia and protects states in Asia, Africa, and Latin America from food insecurity. Ukraine’s fertile black soil and large-scale mechanized agriculture have made it a cornerstone of global food...

Roaming Charges: After Midnight
B-2 Stealth bomber flying at night. Photo: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder / U.S. Air Force. After midnight We’re gonna let it all hang out We’re gonna cause talk and suspicion Give an exhibition Find out what it is all about – JJ Cale, After Midnight...

2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers Announced: 39 Changemakers from 27 Countries Forging a New Future for Food
From Australia to Zimbabwe, 39 visionary scientists, farmers, policy advisors, entrepreneurs and humanitarians have been named to the 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) list, announced today by the World Food Prize Foundation. Now in its second...

Sudan: foreign interests are deepening a devastating war – only regional diplomacy can stop them
The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has raged since April 2023. It’s turned Sudan into the site of one of the world’s most catastrophic humanitarian and displacement crises. At least 150,000 people have been...

‘I was 17 when I had my first day of school’
‘I left behind everything I knew including friends and family,’ says Adey (Picture: King’s Trust) Arriving in the UK all by myself, everything felt so new. The streets were quieter, people looked different to me, and I didn’t understand what...

The Implications for Global Governance of China and Russia’s Post-2022 Alignment
Executive Summary The political alignment of China and Russia is best defined as a friendship rather than a classical alliance. While they are committed to coordinating and supporting each other, the relationship does not entail the strict...