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India’s BIOFACH Moment: Can It Become a Long-Term Organic Superpower?

(Commonwealth_India) India made a strong impression on the global organic food stage this week as it was featured as...

Bangladesh Election Results: Tarique Rahman’s BNP storms to power in Bangladesh!

  Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has secured a commanding two-thirds majority in...
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Bangladesh decides today: Ballots open across Bangladesh!

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh goes to the polls today in what many see as one of the most important...

Western Canada School Tragedy: Key Details From the Tumbler Ridge Attack

Police say that 9 people have been killed, with 25 others injured in related shootings at a school and...

Trump Makes Surprise Threat Involving US-Canada Bridge

US President Donald Trump has said he may try to stop a new bridge between the United States and...

London Hosts Key UK–EU Summit Follow-Up: What It Means for Trade and Cooperation

On Monday, 2 February 2026, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) held meetings of the Withdrawal...

Is Your Baby Formula Safe? UK Probe Links Recalled Nestlé and Danone Batches to Infant Illness

(Commonwealth_Europe) News that contaminated infant formula may have made dozens of babies ill has understandably unsettled many parents in...

Fiji Police Interrupt Massive Cocaine Shipment in Remote Narco-Sub Operation

Fijian authorities have seized a supposed shipment of cocaine, which was worth $780 million, after receiving intelligence as well...

What Do the Epstein Documents Reveal About Allegations Involving Lord Mandelson?

PA Media: Peter Mandelson was inducted into the House of Lords 18 years ago, in 2008. This occurred while...

How a 1930s U.S. War Plan Against Canada Echoes in Today’s Geopolitical Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump is likely reviving old fears, as the U.S. had initially intended to invade Canada nearly...

Storm Goretti Brings Chaos to Southern UK as Europe Records Deaths, Blackouts and Cancellations

More than 10 people have died in weather-related accidents across Europe this week. Local media in Turkey reported the...

Why Goldman Sachs Expects Gold at $5,400 in 2026 Despite $5,000 Resistance

Gold surged 65% during the last year of 2025 while recording 12% during the first three weeks of 2026....

How Embassy Vandalism in Croatia Puts Diplomatic Protection and Trust Under Scrutiny

(Commonwealth_India) India has issued a strong and carefully worded condemnation following an incident of trespassing and vandalism at its...

UK–India Trade Deal Promises Record Growth for UK Firms—MPs Call for Strong Delivery Plan

Intended 40% cuts to UK export support staff may risk undermining the delivery of the UK-India trade deal. The Business...

Rare Solar Storm Lights Up New Zealand Skies

New Zealand agencies are closely monitoring a powerful space weather event this week, as the largest solar radiation storm...

Twin Attacks on Nigerian Churches Leave More Than 150 Worshippers Kidnapped

Gunmen stormed two churches in Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Sunday, turning a morning of worship into a scene of...

Gold Smashes Records as Investors Flee Uncertainty – $5,000 an Ounce Possible

Gold prices started 2026 on a strong note, as one could see. Gold, reaching record highs, gave the possibility...

UK Sees First Rise in Clinical Trial Applications After Years of Decline

(Commonwealth_Europe) Despite years of concern about the UK's decline as a medical research destination, recent figures indicate a potential...

Canada issues travel advisories for over 15 countries

Canada issued urgent travel warnings for over 15 countries, including Iran, Venezuela, and Somalia, amidst escalating political tensions and...

Why Is Canada’s Indigenous Governor General Heading to Greenland as Trump Renews U.S. Annexation Rhetoric?

Greenland’s location above the Arctic Circle makes the world’s largest island a key part of security strategy. 80% of...

UK Weather Warning Today: Storm Goretti Brings ‘Weather Bomb’, Snow, Ice and Power Disruption

(Commonwealth_Europe) Forecasters are urging people to prepare for severe and potentially dangerous weather as Storm Goretti moves towards the...

Dual Citizenship Gains Popularity in the UK as Political and Economic Uncertainty Grows

The world is currently moving through a period of setbacks that includes political crises and economic instability, besides an...

Sovereignty or Justice? U.S. Military Action in Venezuela Sparks Global Condemnation

The aftermath of the military operation conducted by the United States in Venezuela, which included a surprise strike resulting...

Bipartisan Backlash Grows as Trump’s Venezuelan Strikes Are Criticised by Sanders and Greene

Several prominent U.S. political figures have voiced strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s military strikes in Venezuela, which culminated...

Why Legacy Planning in India Is No Longer Just About Inheritance—but Business Survival

(Commonwealth_India)  In India, conversations around legacy planning are quietly changing in tone and urgency. What was once treated as...

Commonwealth Countries Ring in 2026 with Fireworks, Traditions and Global Unity

Commonwealth Countries As every other country rushed in to celebrate the birth of 2026, Commonwealth countries acted no differently....

Kiribati Leads the Way: The Island Nation That Rings in 2026 Before Anyone Else

Once again, taking its rightful spot in the global limelight, the remote Pacific Island nation of Kiribati became the...

From Refugee Routes to Real Estate: How Terror Groups Are Accused of Leveraging Canada’s Openness

The terrorist group Hamas tends to exploit Canadian hospitality, as Canada currently moves with poorly regulated financial & immigration...

Fear, Grief and Uncertainty: Why Syria’s Alawite Communities Are Taking to the Streets

Syria’s fragile post-Assad transition faced a new test on Sunday as protests led by members of the Alawite minority...

Fiji’s New Bill Seeks to Return Indigenous Control Over Coastal Waters and Iconic Surf Breaks

During a development regarding landmarks in this month, the Fijian government introduced legislation which mainly aimed at the restoration...

Bank of England Set to Cut Rates: Can It Revive Growth Without Reigniting Inflation?

The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to reduce interest rates on Thursday, 19 December, after a sharp...

PM Albanese Faces Questions as Governments Roll Out Bondi Recovery Package

The Albanese and Minns governments have announced a joint immediate support package for those affected by the terror attack...

Bondi Beach Shooting Declared Terrorism: What the Attack Reveals About Extremism in Australia

Australian authorities are investigating a deadly mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, an attack...

A New Deal, Old Conflicts: Why the DR Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement Faces Immediate Tests

At a high-level gathering in Washington, D.C., Hon. Chevalier Nirj Deva, President of the Commonwealth Union, joined African and...

What Prompted the Commonwealth to Place Tanzania on Probation Over Governance Issues?

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), a significant body within the Commonwealth of Nations, is known to deal with...

Will Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Actually Protect Teens—or Create Bigger Problems?

Australia introduced its groundbreaking regulatory measure, effective 10 December 2025: a national ban on social media access to those...

How Illegal Bars Became a Flashpoint for Deadly Violence in South Africa

A mass shooting at an unlicensed bar on the western outskirts of Pretoria has renewed scrutiny of South Africa's...

How Did the Recent South & Southeast Asian Storm Disaster Shape King Charles’s Emotional Appeal?

Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam & Malaysia have faced extreme weather conditions lately. Commenting on these natural disasters wreaking havoc...

Can Sri Lanka Survive Cyclone Ditwah’s Aftermath? Deaths Surge and Hundreds Remain Missing

A boat carrying people moves through a flooded street, following heavy rainfall at Wellampitiya, a low-lying suburb of Colombo. Likewise,...

Cyclone Ditwah Slams Sri Lanka: Death Toll Climbs, Fears Rise

Sri Lanka is facing one of its most severe weather emergencies in recent years as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, with...

Is the UK Undermining Free Speech? Why the US Ambassador Issued an Unusually Sharp Warning in London

On Friday, US Ambassador Warren Stephens issued unusually stark warnings from London over the shrinking space for free expression...

Is the EU’s Digital Services Act Silencing Free Speech? Washington and Civil Groups Sound the Alarm

European regulators are facing major scrutiny as conversation intensifies over the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its impact on...

Can Nigeria’s Interfaith Leaders Inspire Peace Across the Commonwealth?

(Commonwealth)_ Two influential northern Nigerian leaders have transformed cycles of religious conflict into sustained dialogue, trust-building, and long-term peace...

Is Canada’s Partnership With the Caribbean Entering a New Era of People-Centered Leadership?

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Canada, Marsha Coore Lobban, has hailed the strength & success of Canada-Caribbean partnerships at various...

Is a New UK–Cyprus Defence Pact Reshaping Power Dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean?

The Commonwealth nations of the UK and Cyprus come together on a remarkable journey of cooperation.   Britain stressed the importance...

Is the Latest Peace Blueprint a Turning Point in Rwanda–Congo Relations?

In a breakthrough mediated by Qatar and the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the...

Can Antigua and Barbuda Turn CHOGM 2026 Into a New Era of Commonwealth Unity?

(Commonwealth)—The Secretary-General opened the launch ceremony for CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda with remarks about the natural beauty...

Is South Africa’s Social Housing System Failing Its Most Vulnerable Residents?

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has strongly advocated for vulnerable residents, pressing the Department of Human Settlements to...

Foreign Inflows Fuel Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival in 2025

In 2025, Sri Lanka is experiencing a vibrant surge in economic momentum in large part due to its substantial...

Horror at Red Fort: Deadly blast in Delhi kills 13: What investigations have revealed so far?

India (Commonwealth Union)_ In early evening, a powerful explosion tore through a crowded street near Delhi’s iconic 17th-century monument,...

Will the 2025 G20 in Johannesburg Be the Turning Point for Africa’s Economic Future?

G20, short for the “Group of 20,” is an international forum that consists of the world’s largest economic countries....

Afghanistan Hit by Another Deadly Quake as Winter Looms

A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, further underscoring the country’s persistent seismic...

Hurricane Melissa Leaves Jamaica in Ruins — Could Bermuda and Atlantic Canada Be Next?

A category 5 hurricane has torn into Jamaica, leaving a trail of widespread destruction and claiming numerous lives. The...

65 Nations Sign UN Cybercrime Deal – But at What Cost to Privacy?

A groundbreaking international treaty, the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (UNCAC), also called the "world-wide cyber-crime pact", has been...

Is the ACCC’s Lawsuit Against Microsoft a Turning Point for Subscription Transparency in Australia?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the nation's competition watchdog, has taken legal action against Microsoft. The ACCC...

Are New Business Rate Surtaxes on Big UK Grocers Set to Fuel Food Inflation?

(Commonwealth_Europe) Britain’s biggest supermarket chains have come together to urge the government to rethink new tax proposals that they...

UNESCO-Listed Ningaloo Reef Under Threat as Climate Heatwaves Bleach Up to 90% of Corals

An ancient green sea turtle raised its head, making eye contact with an observer through a snorkeling mask. This...

Has India Quietly Achieved Maritime Deterrence Without Firing a Shot?

(Commonwealth_India) Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked this year’s Diwali not in the comfort of his residence or among civilians,...

Is New Zealand Facing a Rising Threat of State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage?

New Zealand's intelligence community has issued a clear warning about the rising threat of cyber espionage and state-sponsored interference....

Are Global Drug Cartels Turning Canada into the New Narco Hub?

Commonwealth—Growing concern is being generated within Canada's foreign intelligence and law enforcement communities about the strengthening of transnational organized...

Can Nigeria and Austria’s New Economic Pacts Spark a New Era of Africa–Europe Cooperation?

Africa (Commonwealth Union)—Nigeria and Austria have reported that they are determined to increase economic cooperation, which they discussed at...

Can Energy Diplomacy Heal the Rift? India and U.S. Set to Revive Trade Talks

(Commonwealth_India) India and the United States are preparing to restart crucial trade talks this week, with New Delhi signaling...

The Most Secure UK Passport Ever? King Charles’s Royal Redesign Promises Big Changes!

(Commonwealth_Europe) From December 2025, British passports will take on a new look, one that reflects both a new era...

The Rise of the Digital Director: UK Finance Boards Get an AI Makeover

(Commonwealth_Europe) UK financial services boards are changing fast, and technology is driving the shift. Over the past year, more...

India’s Tech Exports Are Soaring — But Can the Money Keep Up?

(Commonwealth_India) Since ChatGPT emerged in late 2022, India's technology narrative has subtly ushered in a new era. The country’s...

India’s European Trade Pact: Sweet Treats Now, Bigger Deals Ahead?

(Commonwealth_India) A new trade pact that came into force this week may make Swiss chocolates and wines more affordable...

A New Door Opens: India Seals First-Ever Trade Pact With Europe

(Commonwealth_India) India’s long wait to ink a meaningful trade pact with Europe is about to end, and the moment...

From Down Under to Up Above: How SpIRIT in Australia Is Revolutionising Space Research

SpIRIT is Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite, which has completed its commissioning phase, and also it will detect gamma-ray bursts...

Canada Faces a Looming Cancer Crisis: Experts Warn of Alarming Surge

Commonwealth—A recently released Lancet report estimates cancer rates and mortality rates to skyrocket by 2050 worldwide, and Canada is...

Biggest Tax Cut in Years: Will Cheaper Goods Fire Up India’s Middle Class?

(Commonwealth_India) Starting Monday, millions of Indians may experience some relief in their daily expenses. Basic items, such as milk,...

Facial Recognition Surveillance Under Fire: Privacy Concerns in Australia and Beyond

The use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in retail has faced criticism after Australia’s privacy authority ruled against a...

Canada’s Top Court Weighs Provincial Powers Versus Charter Protections in Bill 21 Case

Commonwealth_ The federal government is calling on the Supreme Court to set clear limits on the use by provincial...

Rising Unemployment and Falling Exports Force Canada’s Rate Cut—Can the Economy Bounce Back?

Commonwealth_ The Bank of Canada reduced its benchmark interest rate in response to increasing evidence that the global economy...

Is Trump’s Second State Visit the Start of a New UK-US Power Alliance?

Donald Trump has landed on British soil for his second state visit, marking an exceptional chapter in UK-US relations....

From Controversy to Crowds: Tommy Robinson Leads Massive March in London

(Commonwealth_Europe) Twenty-six police officers were injured, four of them seriously, during a giant protest in central London led by...

Approval Ratings Disaster: Why David Eby Is Falling Out of Favor

Commonwealth_ British Columbia Premier David Eby is the second-least popular provincial premier in Canada, tied as of the most...

Is Life Insurance Becoming Obsolete in Canada?

Commonwealth_ More and more Canadians are choosing not to purchase life insurance, citing it as the most significant disincentive....

Visa Blacklist Looms? UK Targets Countries Blocking Migrant Returns

(Commonwealth_Europe) The UK government is considering suspending visas for countries that refuse to cooperate on taking back their citizens...

India-EU Free Trade Deal Back on Track — But Can They Overcome the Last Roadblocks?

(Commonwealth_India) Just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Union leaders spoke about wrapping up the long-pending India-EU...

Did Nigeria Just Witness Boko Haram’s Deadliest Attack in Years?

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Nigeria’s decade-long insurgency took another deadly turn on Friday night when Boko Haram militants stormed...

The Commonwealth Union Blockchain Network Ceremony in the UAE

For Immediate Release London and UAE 3rd September 2025 UK-Based Commonwealth Union Inaugurates Blockchain Vertical for 56 Nations Inaugural Ceremony...

Is Water the New Climate Currency? Commonwealth Pushes Bold Agenda at World Water Week 2025

(Commonwealth)_ When Commonwealth Heads of Government in 2022 in Rwanda endorsed the Living Lands Charter, they placed water at...

From Conflict to Cooperation: Canada’s Strategic Diplomatic Reset With India

Commonwealth_ Canada has now appointed a High Commissioner to India, a step in the right direction to repair bilateral...

Elon Musk Just Shook Up British Politics — With a Single Tweet

(Commonwealth_Europe) In an unexpected moment that could shift the course of British politics, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur best...

Inside the Youth-Led Shakeup Transforming the Commonwealth’s Strategic Plan

(Commonwealth)_ On 12th August, 2025, young professionals were at the forefront of long-term planning when Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey...

Guyana’s Democracy in Focus: Commonwealth Observers Begin Election Monitoring

(Commonwealth)__The Commonwealth is deploying an 11-member Observer Group to monitor Guyana's forthcoming elections, a hallmark of its long history...

Inside the Commonwealth Mission Set to Oversee Guyana’s Pivotal Elections

(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth is sending an Observer Group to monitor Guyana's 1 September 2025 regional and general elections. The...

From Fake Bank Calls to Hacked Apps: Why Canadians Are Losing Billions to Fraud

Commonwealth_ Canadians are seeing a runaway surge in fraud, with losses totaling $638 million in 2024, nearly twice the...

Are India’s Small Businesses Dying in a Sea of Red Tape?

(Commonwealth_ India) This year, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the Red Fort and spoke of the need...

Is the UK Turning Into a Surveillance State With Facial Recognition Vans?

(Commonwealth_Europe) The UK Government’s decision to roll out 10 new Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans to police forces across...

Record Crowds and Full Campsites: Canada’s Summer Parks Are Facing a Crisis

Commonwealth_ The Canada Strong Pass, a national pass granting automatic free admission to national parks and a 25 percent...

After Months of Deadlock, Canada Post and Union Finally Meet – Will a Strike Be Averted?

Commonwealth_ Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will meet at the negotiating table on Friday...

79 Years of Freedom: Modi Announces Bold Missions for a Self-Reliant, Powerful India

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Today, India celebrated its 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervor and a renewed national spirit, marking...

78 Years of Pakistan: How the Nation Celebrated

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Pakistan marks its 78th Independence Day today with a series of magnificent activities in the capital...

India’s Export Lifeline: The Sectors That Just Dodged a 25% US Tariff

(Commonwealth_India) This week brought a moment of quiet relief to thousands of Indian exporters, a relief that may not...

2025 Brings a Travel Boost for India’s Passport Holders

(Commonwealth_India) India’s passport has silently taken a phase up in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, and although it’s not...

Shared Waters, Shared Responsibilities: India and China Discuss Brahmaputra Project

India (Commonwealth Union)_ India expressed major concerns over China's mega project to build a large hydroelectric dam on Tibet's...

Commonwealth’s Bold New Plan Could Transform the Lives of 2.7 billion People

(Commonwealth)_ The Commonwealth Secretariat is hopeful on a positive note as it embarks on revealing its fresh 2025–2030 Strategic...

Why Lee Hsien Loong’s Historic Award Could Redefine Singapore-Australia Ties

Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been awarded Australia’s highest civilian honor, the Honorary Companion...

Is This the Death of Encrypted Messaging? EU’s Chat Control Bill Sparks Outrage

Global (Commonwealth Union) _ The European Union has found itself in intense negotiations regarding the future of private communications, as Denmark, which took over the EU Council Presidency...

Hope for Peace as Thailand and Cambodia Head to Talks

Global (Commonwealth Union) _ The border clashes that are currently taking place between Thailand and Cambodia have prompted immediate...

Brave Blocks Microsoft Recall to Keep Your Browsing Private

Global (Commonwealth Union) _ Brave Browser has announced that it will block Microsoft’s Recall tool by default in its...

Sea of Death: South Australia’s Beaches Overrun by Toxic Algae — Lives and Livelihoods at Risk

South Australia is currently facing a severe environmental disaster as a large algal bloom continues to harm its coastal...

From Buckingham Palace to Downing Street—Modi’s Mission in London Revealed

(Commonwealth_Europe) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to travel on an official visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives...
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