Author: News Desk

Sudan: According to the UN envoy to Sudan, there are no indications that the conflicting parties are prepared to engage in substantive negotiations to bring an end to the fighting. Despite a fragile 72-hour ceasefire, reports of armed clashes in key areas of the capital city, Khartoum, and other locations suggest that the ceasefire is not fully holding. During a UN Security Council meeting held in New York City on 25th April 2023, Mr. Volker Perthes, the UN envoy to Sudan, stated that each party involved in the conflict is convinced that they can emerge as the winner. “There is…

Uganda: A report by the Institute for Journalism and Social Change (IJSC) has found that the UK government has been indirectly funding an anti-LGBTQ+ organisation in Uganda that backs a proposed law that criminalises being gay. The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), an inter-faith organisation, is a direct recipient of UK aid money as an “implementing partner” of a program aimed at promoting an open society in Uganda. In February 2023, the IRCU, including the Church of Uganda and several evangelical churches, signed a statement expressing concern over “the growing spread of homosexuality” in Uganda and the effect of “the…

United States: South Korean President Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol visited a NASA flight center, coinciding with the signing of a joint statement between his country and the United States to enhance their cooperation in technology and space exploration. During a speech at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, South Korean President Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his long-standing conviction that the future of humanity lies in space. The President was accompanied by US Vice President Ms. Kamala Harris. President Yoon emphasized his ambition to establish South Korea as a global leader in space technology, with aspirations to achieve resource extraction…

Portugal: Portugal’s President Mr. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take responsibility and apologise for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. This is the first time a Portuguese leader has suggested offering a national apology. From the 15th to the 19th centuries, an estimated 6 million African individuals were abducted by Portuguese ships, forcibly transported across the Atlantic, and subsequently sold into slavery to work on Brazilian plantations. Mr. Rebelo de Sousa addressed this issue during the annual commemoration of the 1974 “Carnation” revolution, stressing that the country should go beyond a mere apology, though he…

London, UK: In the UK, over 750,000 individuals turned to food banks for the first time in the past year due to the rising cost of living crisis, leading to a surge in food parcel distribution by the Trussell Trust. Record-breaking numbers of food parcels were handed out in response to the growing demand for assistance. The Trussell Trust has distributed a record-breaking number of food parcels in response to a surge in demand from over 750,000 individuals who turned to food banks for the first time in the past year in the UK, as a result of the increasing…

Sudan: Officials from the United Nations have stated that one of the parties involved in the conflict in Sudan has taken control of a national health laboratory located in Khartoum and called it an “extremely dangerous” development. The announcement comes at a time when officials cautioned that even with the ceasefire between rival factions, more refugees may flee Sudan. The fighting has created chaos in the country, further pushing Sudan, which already heavily relies on aid, to the brink of collapse. Before the fighting began, the UN estimated that about 16 million people, which is one-third of Sudan’s population, required…

Nepal: Nepal has granted a historic 454 permits to climbers for the spring season to scale Mount Everest, according to officials. This comes after a gap of four years since overcrowding at the world’s highest peak led to at least four deaths. Despite concerns about the pandemic and a new COVID-19 outbreak in the country, the mountain has drawn climbers from all over the world. During the peak climbing season from April to May, over 900 climbers, mostly with the assistance of Nepali guides, will be setting their sights on reaching the summit of Mount Everest in the next few…

United Kingdom: A new study has found that the widespread use of antibiotics in agriculture, particularly as growth promoters, has led to the emergence of bacteria that are more resistant to the human immune system. According to the new research, published in the journal eLife, the antimicrobial colistin, which was widely used on pig and chicken farms in China, had caused the emergence of E coli strains that can evade our immune system’s first line of defence. Although colistin has since been banned as a livestock food additive in China and many other countries, the research highlights the dangers of…

South Korea: In a clear indication of the global phenomenon that is Korean culture, Netflix has revealed plans to invest a whopping $2.5 billion into South Korean content. The move underlines the streaming giant’s continued commitment to diversifying its offerings and catering to a global audience. During a meeting with South Korean President Mr. Yoon Suk-yeol, who is currently on a six-day visit to the United States, Netflix CEO Mr. Ted Sarandos announced that the streaming giant would be investing $2.5 billion into South Korean content. The move highlights the growing significance of Korean culture worldwide and reinforces Netflix’s ongoing…

India: The UN population estimates reveal that India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous nation, marking a significant change in global demographics that has never been witnessed before. The UN has projected that India’s population has now reached 1,425,775,850, exceeding China’s population for the first time. This estimate is based on various factors such as census data, and birth as well as death rates, among others. For the first time since the United Nations began keeping global population records in 1950, China has lost its position as the world’s most populous country. After implementing strict laws to control…