Peace

WASHINGTON: Top finance officials from around the world have underscored their willingness to help rebuild the Palestinian enclave of Gaza this week. The World Bank and United Nations are working to finalise a new cost estimate of $70 billion for the reconstruction effort. Members of the ministerial-level Development Committee that…

The World Igbo Congress, Wednesday, urged the faithful of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to be peaceful when they embark on the October 20, 2025 protest to press for the release of Kanu. Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, and is being detained in the custody of the…

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stunned the world on Friday when she dedicated her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, claiming he 'deserved it more'. The declaration came shortly after the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Machado as this year's laureate, honoring her 'unwavering commitment to democracy…

Following the Middle East summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal has been compared in the media to the Good Friday agreement which brought an end to the conflict in Northern Ireland and the Dayton accords which achieved a (so far) lasting peace in the Balkans. The fact…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called on African leaders to unite, join forces and push for the recognition of mineral resources theft from the continent as an international crime on the global stage. He stressed that his call became imperative because such acts have become grave threats to regional peace,…

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa, has called on the United Nations to stand firm in its fight against criminal drug networks that threaten peace, stability, and the collective future of nations. Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly Plenary…

World leaders gather to sign a Gaza ceasefire deal, without Israel or Hamas in attendance. A nor'easter heads toward southern New England after a destructive day on the East Coast. And a New Jersey election tests the Republican Party's ability to get MAGA voters to the polls without Trump on…

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Berlin Global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to health as a political priority and a cornerstone of peace and resilience on day 2 of the World Health Summit, the leading platform for global health. Against the backdrop of geopolitical crises, global leaders called for shared responsibility in shaping a healthier, more…

Key posts 1 of 5 Latest posts 5.00pm on Oct 14, 2025 What happened today By Angus Delaney Thanks for reading our live coverage of today’s biggest stories, we’ll be back tomorrow with continuing live coverage. Here’s a look back at what made news: All 20 living hostages held by…