01 August 2025

Biden cautions of "dark days" under Trump

Former President Joe Biden voiced concern on Thursday over attacks on the rule of law and threats to civil rights under President Donald Trump, marking some of his most direct criticism of the new administration since leaving office.
Africa requires $3 trillion to achieve climate goals - AU

With only a month remaining until the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), the African Union has emphasized the urgent need for global partners to help close Africa's climate finance gap, revealing that the continent requires $3 trillion to achieve its climate goals
Trump aims to add Azerbaijan, Central Asia to Abraham Accords, sources say

The Trump administration is in active discussions with Azerbaijan about the potential inclusion of the nation, along with some Central Asian allies, in the Abraham Accords, aiming to strengthen their ties with Israel, according to five sources familiar with the matter.
Cardano price prediction: $2 ADA projections not enough to stop holders turning towards this XRP rival
Codelco aims to reach five trapped miners in Chile within 12 hours

Chilean copper giant Codelco stated on Friday that it aims to reach five trapped workers at its flagship El Teniente mine within the next 12 hours, after a collapse that resulted in one fatality.
Poland to purchase 180 more Korean K2 tanks

Poland has signed an executive contract to receive 180 additional South Korean K2 tanks, including 64 units of the K2PL version, tailored to meet the Polish army's specifications.
Musk funneled $15 million to Trump and Republicans amid online feud

As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk intensified their bitter feud, the Tesla billionaire directed $15 million to Republican-aligned political action committees, according to a new report from Politico.
Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least 31 in Kyiv

Russian drones and missiles struck Kyiv in a deadly barrage, killing 31 people and causing the collapse of an apartment block.
Trump orders nuclear submarines deployed near Russia

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be deployed in regions near Russia in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Slovenia bans weapons trade with Israel, first in the EU

Slovenia became the first EU country to impose a ban on all weapons trade with Israel, citing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.