Germany's Merkel recalls Putin's 'power games' and contrasting US presidents in her memoirs

Rio2 Limited Fenix Gold Project Update Rio2 Limited is on track for its first gold pour at the Fenix Gold project in Chile's Atacama region by early 2026, with construction currently 19% complete and on budget. The project, hosting 389 million tonnes of ore with a total of 4.8 million ounces of gold, aims to produce 91,000 ounces annually at a low all-in sustaining cost of US$1250 per ounce, utilizing a heap leach operation to...

Pakistan's information minister, Attaullah Tarar, warned of "credible intelligence" indicating that India may launch a military strike within 24 to 36 hours, following India's accusations of Pakistan's support for militants in a deadly attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. Tarar stated that India intends to use this attack as a "false pretext" for military action, which Pakistan would respond to decisively. Amid rising tensions, Indian authorities have detained over 1,500 people and targeted alleged...

Over 1.2 million Palestinian students in Gaza and the West Bank have benefited from Jordan's "Wise School" e-learning platform, launched this academic year in collaboration with the World Islamic Sciences and Education University. Developed under royal directives, the platform enables offline access to the Palestinian curriculum for grades one to twelve, with accredited certificates from the Palestinian Ministry of Education. The app is highly visited globally, offering interactive content, exam preparation support, and additional resources...

SummaryHarvard University President Alan Garber has issued an apology following reports revealing antisemitic and anti-Muslim sentiments on campus, with students feeling alienated and pressured to hide their identities. In response, Harvard is reviewing its academic offerings and admissions policies, although its actions may not fully satisfy White House demands for merit-based admissions. Amidst tensions from the recent Israel-Gaza conflict, Harvard faces threats from the Trump administration regarding foreign student enrollment and tax exemptions, prompting the...

Following the outbreak of war in April 2023, Sudan's capital Khartoum has been devastated, with over 61,000 fatalities reported and many more injured or missing due to the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The city, once vibrant, is now marked by destruction, with looted homes and charred buildings, leaving millions displaced. Amidst the ruins, personal stories emerge, like that of Yousra Elbagir, who returns to find her family home...

In December 2024, the UN General Assembly requested an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice regarding Israel's obligations to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, but by April 2025, Israel had completely blocked aid, continuing its policy of starvation under the guise of preventing Hamas' influence. Despite this urgent humanitarian crisis, the advisory ruling is expected to be ignored by Israel and will take months, reflecting the international community's complicity and lack of actionable...