Monday 17 June National Salvation Day in Azerbaijan
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan gained its independence in October 1991. Independence almost immediately brought a period of instability as various groups…
Global Unity: 80 Nations Stands Behind Ukraine at Swiss Peace Summit
Eighty nations have emphasized the importance of upholding Ukraine’s “territorial integrity” as the cornerstone of any peace deal to resolve Russia’s conflict in a statement…
England, Serbia fans clash ahead of Euro 2024 football game | UEFA Euro 2024 News
England play Serbia in Group C of the UEFA European Football Championship in Germany. Police have rushed to separate brawling football fans ahead of the…
Netanyahu opposed to Israeli military ‘tactical pauses’ for Gaza aid | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opposed to plans announced by the military to hold daily tactical pauses in fighting along one of the main…
Euro 2024: Mbappe, Griezmann presence makes France the title favourites | UEFA Euro 2024 News
⚽ France – Key Euros Stats ⚽ Euro appearances: 10Euro titles: 2Best finish: Winners (1984, 2000)Euros record: W21 D12 L10Goals scored: 69Biggest win: 5-0 (vs.…
Three arrested as boy killed by falling tree in Carlton-in-Lindrick
A 16-year-old boy has died after being injured by a falling tree in Nottinghamshire.Three people have been arrested in connection with the death in Carlton-in-Lindrick…
UNSC ceasefire resolution: ‘Better late than never’
A cautious welcome was given by civilians in Gaza to this week’s Security Council resolution endorsing a ceasefire for hostages deal – mixed with frustration…
Peace summit stands behind Ukraine, calls for dialogue to end Russia war | Russia-Ukraine war News
World leaders call for the release of prisoners of war and the return of thousands of Ukrainian children taken by Russia. Dozens of countries at…
Muslims observe Eid al-Adha in the shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza | Religion News
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the feast of sacrifice, which commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an…
Euro 2024: Portugal vs Czechia – Ronaldo, Schick resume Golden Boot battle | UEFA Euro 2024 News
Euro 2020’s top goal scorers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Patrik Schick, will face off in their Euro 2024 group opener in Germany. The joint top scorers…
Highlights: Substitute Weghorst secures Dutch win over Poland
Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst comes on and scores late winner as Dutch beat Poland 2-1 in the opening Group D match at the Volksparkstadion. Source…
The Role of ESG in Mitigating Climate Change
Climate change, primarily caused by human activities, is a pressing global emergency that is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives…
How not to show solidarity with the Palestinian people | Israel-Palestine conflict
The Israeli war on Gaza has entered its ninth month. In this “hell on earth”, as the United Nations has described it, Palestinian women are…
London friend wants to know if you’re free in 10 weeks’ time
A FRIEND from London has asked you to let her know by this afternoon if you are free for a drink in two-and-a-half months. Hannah,…
Russian forces storm detention centre, free guards taken hostage | Prison News
Several assailants, reportedly linked to ISIL, have been killed in the operation to rescue two guards at a Rostov-on-Don detention centre. Russian special forces have…
Adidas probes alleged ‘large-scale bribery’ by staff in China: Report | Business and Economy News
Complaint includes allegations that a senior manager received real estate and ‘millions in cash from suppliers’. International apparel brand Adidas has launched an inquiry into…
Royal children mark Father’s Day
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have posted a Father's Day tribute to their father, the Prince William, in their first social media post.In…
Indonesia’s Rice Dependence: An International Political Economy Perspective
In February 2024 Indonesia faced a food crisis when the price of rice reached the historical high of IDR 18.000 per Kg (Nugroho, 2024). With…
Children among nine wounded in shooting at Michigan water park | Gun Violence News
Eight-year-old is in critical condition after the attack at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad park in a Detroit suburb. At least nine people, including two…
Cow hit by police car gets to its feet
Footage shared with the BBC shows a cow running loose on the streets of Surrey, and later getting to its feet after being struck by…