Global news
-
Barges will not prevent asylum seekers from coming to the UK or stop them being housed in hotels
Image credit: Ashley Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons With the announcement that the first asylum seekers have been moved onto the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, opinions about the likely efficacy of this...2023-08-29 1874 0 -
FGM identified as a leading cause of death in African countries
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a leading cause of death in the countries where it is practised, with over 44,000 additional women and young girls dying each year, a new study reveals. FGM accounts for more...2023-08-25 2122 0 -
Aston University crisis management expert aids disaster relief whilst on holiday
Dr Komal Aryal has been supporting mountain tribal communities in Taiwan after a typhoon hit the country, causing US$15m of damage He has been working with various groups to aid civil disaster relief Typhoon Khanun caused...2023-08-14 2592 0 -
UK’s £38 million aid making a difference in Nigeria – Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said that over £38 million of UK humanitarian assistance has saved the lives of vulnerable, conflict-affected people in North-East Nigeria – including women and girls. The Foreign Secretary...2023-08-03 2223 0 -
Hope for the Children of Lebanon The Beirut Explosion, Three Years On.
Penny Appeal partnered with the Beirut Marathon Association and their Right to Run initiative! Together, they have created a unique platform for children of all backgrounds to unite, overcome obstacles, and celebrate our common humanity. Ridwana Wallace-Laher, Penny...2023-08-02 2311 0 -
Pakistani journalist takes on Berlin Marathon to help inspire others in his community
A journalist and primetime presenter from Pakistan’s largest TV network, Geo News, is aiming to inspire others from his country to lead a healthy lifestyle by taking on the Berlin Marathon. Junaid Muhammad, 38, will also...2023-08-01 10006 0 -
Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to build mutually beneficial ties
The Foreign Secretary will travel to the Middle East today on a 3-day tour to emphasise the UK’s growing, mutually-beneficial partnerships with the region. The visit, which will include Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, comes after the government...2023-07-26 1936 0 -
Ukrainian academics and students arrive in Birmingham for summer school on Ukrainian culture
Ukrainian academics and students have travelled to Birmingham to take part in a summer school on their country’s language, history, and culture – one of the first events of its kind in the UK. Ivan Franko...2023-07-20 1722 0 -
Meta Threatened With Legal Action Over New App Threads, By Twitter
Image Credit: Gulf News Twitter may consider legal action due to Meta’s fast-growing app, Threads. Twitter lawyer Alex Spiro wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday, charging Meta of “systematic, wilful, and unlawful misappropriation...2023-07-07 3869 0 -
UK Minister for International Trade visits Bangladesh to strengthen trade and investment ties
The UK is committed to working with Bangladesh to create a trade and investment relationship that will create jobs and grow both economies. The total trade in goods and services between the UK and Bangladesh reached a record £4.7...2023-07-07 1942 0