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GERD at Dawn: Ethiopia’s Triumph and the Nile’s Uncertainty
A symbol of ambition, the dam reshapes power, pride, and peril. The 9 September inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a defining moment in Ethiopia’s modern history, a testament to perseverance and ambition. Prime...

The UK's 'most dangerous' migrant town: Resort where hotel migrants now say they would rather go home than stay at taxpayer expense
There was a time when Bournemouth was the archetypal Victorian resort town - a haven attracting the wealthy middle classes with its golden sandy beaches, shimmering bay and vibrant culture. But what was once a jewel in the crown for a...

15 Africa’s oldest presidents still holding power in 2025
In many African countries, power is a long-term commitment, sometimes extending across decades, coups, and constitutional changes. While some leaders symbolise stability, others represent a continent’s ongoing struggle with leadership renewal and...

Lexington funeral director helps immigrants return loved ones home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As Lexington’s immigrant population continues to grow, a Lexington funeral director has found his calling helping families navigate the complex process of returning their deceased loved ones to their native countries. James...

15 Oldest African presidents still in power in 2025
In many African countries, power is a long-term commitment, sometimes extending across decades, coups, and constitutional changes. While some leaders symbolise stability, others represent a continent’s ongoing struggle with leadership renewal and...

The UK's 'most dangerous' migrant town: Resort where hotel migrants now say they would rather go home than stay at taxpayer expense
There was a time when Bournemouth was the archetypal Victorian resort town - a haven attracting the wealthy middle classes with its golden sandy beaches, shimmering bay and vibrant culture. But what was once a jewel in the crown for a...

Is The UN Charter Worth The Paper It’s Written On?
Above photo: People gather in central Tehran to protest against Israel’s wave of strikes on Iran on 13 June 2025. Atta Kenare / AFP. Without UN intervention or even censure, as the US has time and again. Before raining bombs and missiles on Korea,...

A Presidential Order Alone Won’t Protect South Sudanese from JEDCO’s Wrath
The recent presidential order to reduce electricity tariffs was welcomed by many across South Sudan, a country where high power costs have long burdened families and businesses. On the surface, the move seems to offer relief. But in South Sudan,...

What to know about the Nobel Peace Prize Trump covets
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has for years made it clear that he wants to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Since returning to office in January, he’s stepped up his campaign with aggressive lobbying both in public and behind closed...

Ethiopia’s Hydropower Success Exemplifies “Convergent Governance”
Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed delivers his remarks during the official inauguration ceremony of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Guba, on September 9, 2025. (Photo by LUIS TATO/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The...

Keir Starmer under pressure to tackle Christian persecution after Islamist massacre of 270 exposes 'blind-spot'
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to do more to tackle Christian persecution after Islamists massacred 270 worshippers in Nigeria. The attack, known as the Yelwata massacre, took place in the predominantly Christian town on June 13. More than 40...

Russia-Africa: Current Challenges
The face of Africa and its global perception are changing dramatically. Until recently, thanks to the efforts of the West and its proxies, the continent was portrayed as an object, not a subject, of international politics, in need of external...

LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions
The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order. At the same time the incumbent...

Radical Islamists attempt to seize Evangelical school housing hundreds of Christians displaced by war
By Morning Star NewsTuesday, September 30, 2025 Three women touch a cross as they leave a Catholic church in Shagarab refugee camp on August 15, 2021, in Shagarab, Sudan. Situated about 70 km west of the Eritrean border, the refugee camp exist...

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Why US Prez Donald Trump Has Paper-Thin Chance Of Bagging Award Despite Nominations?
The world is eagerly awaiting Friday, October 10, the day the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced. This globally esteemed honour often comes with its share of complexities and debates, given the sensitive and subjective nature of peace itself....

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Why is Donald Trump most unlikely to win despite nominations?
Donald Trump claims he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for ending wars, but experts say his policies defy Alfred Nobel’s vision of peace and cooperation. Donald Trump claims he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. All eyes, including those of...

Local Markets: West
Photograph by Devyn GlistaSupermarket La Providencia This family-owned grocery store makes its own tamales, ceviche, barbacoa, sauces, and more. Boasting fully stocked shelves and competitive prices, you won’t be disappointed with the selection of...

To be presented in November: Housing, education, and work at the core of national plan against racism
Luxembourg's forthcoming national action plan against racism, to be presented in November, will address discrimination on the housing market, while MPs also pressed the government over poor conditions in reception centres and called for concrete...

Can Donald Trump’s Gaza plan win him the Nobel Peace Prize?
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize announcement is scheduled for Friday, and much of the attention this year revolves around one name: Donald J Trump. The US President, who has long expressed his desire to win the world’s most coveted peace award, has...