UK Pushes for Debt Relief and Stronger Trade Ties at Commonwealth Summit

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - November 3, 2026

The United Kingdom is at present looking to strengthen economic cooperation throughout the Commonwealth by promoting improved debt arrangements,...

Africa’s Next Food Crisis Could Begin with Water: Why Kenya Is Calling for a Continental Investment Push

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - November 2, 2026

NAIROBI, KENYA — 2 NOVEMBER 2026 Does Africa's next food crisis relate to a lack of seeds, land, or agricultural...

AI Is Transforming the World of Money: Could the Future of Digital Finance Be Smarter, Faster—and More Dangerous?

Business Asanga Divulweva - October 30, 2026

GLOBAL — 29 OCTOBER 2026 Just imagine if your bank could catch a suspicious transaction before you spotted it, assess...

Israelis Turn Out in Record Numbers as Netanyahu Faces Tough Election Fight

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - October 28, 2026

Israelis headed to the polls on Tuesday in a national election that could shape the country's future. The big...

Uganda’s Ebola Battle Reopens: Can 21-Day Quarantine Keep the Deadly Virus Out?

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - October 27, 2026

KAMPALA, UGANDA — 27 OCTOBER 2026 How does a nation that has officially announced the end of an Ebola outbreak...

New Zealand’s Economy Grows 2.2%—So Why Are Consumers Spending Less?

Business Asanga Divulweva - October 26, 2026

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND — 26 OCTOBER 2026 What happens when a country’s factories accelerate, business activity improves, and freight movements...

Police Increase Security in London’s Stamford Hill After Suspected Antisemitic Attacks

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran - October 22, 2026

Police in northeast London have stepped up patrols after a series of street attacks on Jewish women in Stamford...

After Helen Haines Attack, Questions Grow Over Political Hate

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - October 21, 2026

The alleged attack on Australian MP Helen Haines has raised fresh questions about political hostility, online extremism and the...

Who Is Funding India’s Cockroach Janata Party? Mary Millben Alleges US Links

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - October 16, 2026

NEW DELHI, India, October 16, 2026 — Can an opposition political movement become embroiled in an international intrigue related...

Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case as Authorities Intensify Disease Surveillance

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - October 15, 2026

Kenya has confirmed a second Ebola infection involving a close relative of its first patient, prompting health authorities to...

Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung Cancer: What We Know After His Surgery

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - October 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has undergone a successful operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where surgeons removed the lower lobe of...

One Man, Three Countries and a Month of Illness: The Ebola Warning Africa Cannot Ignore

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - October 13, 2026

Nairobi, Kenya - 13th October 2026 - The single case of Ebola infection has raised concerns about the capacity...

Freed After a Month in Captivity: South African Mechanic’s Release Exposes Mozambique’s Expanding Insurgency Threat

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - October 9, 2026

MARRUPA, Mozambique, October 9, 2026 — A remote region in northern Mozambique has become the center of new security...

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands Draw a Line at Sea—Can Joint Patrols Outsmart Pacific Drug Traffickers?

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - October 8, 2026

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, October 8, 2026 — The waters that lie between Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands could become...

Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case as Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Spreads Across East Africa

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - October 7, 2026

On October 5th, 2026, authorities discovered the lifeless body of a Kenyan man who had been residing in the...

King Charles to Address Caribbean’s Colonial Legacy During Upcoming Tour

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - October 6, 2026

During an upcoming Caribbean tour, King Charles is set to confront Britain’s history with the transatlantic slave trade. However,...

A Cockpit Attack, a 16,000-Foot Plunge, and a Melbourne Connection: The Flydubai Mystery Deepens

Aviation Asanga Divulweva - October 5, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia, October 5, 2026—A shocking incident that began thousands of kilometers in the skies above the Arabian Peninsula...

Global Concerns Rise Over Aviation Security Following Flydubai Flight Scare

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - October 1, 2026

The incident, which involves a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, has prompted an international discussion. The...

Commonwealth Parliamentarians Gather in Cape Town to Address Global Governance Challenges

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - September 29, 2026

South Africa hosted the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. The location for the conference was in Cape Town. The conference...

Commonwealth Africa Strengthens Leadership and Anti-Corruption Efforts Through Governance Programs

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - September 28, 2026

Senior officials who are from Commonwealth African countries are taking part in leadership and governance programs, which are designed...

Big Brother Watch Seeks Strong Safeguards Over New UK Information Defence Centre

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - September 24, 2026

The UK Government’s plan to establish a National Centre for Information Defence (NCID) has prompted calls from civil-liberties campaigners...

Four European nations signal support for India’s permanent UNSC seat bid!

Lead_Story Sarojini P - September 22, 2026

India (Commonwealth Union)_ India’s long-running campaign for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council has received fresh...

Uganda Suspends Military Cooperation with Türkiye Amid Rising Tensions

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - September 21, 2026

The Commonwealth country has suspended all defense and military cooperation with Türkiye. This decision comes as another factor that...

Nairobi to Make History as Kenya Becomes First African Host of World Athletics Championships in 2029

CU Sports Sharya Christiana - September 18, 2026

In 2029, Nairobi will make history as Kenya becomes the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships....

Fiji Declares Emergency Over HIV: What You Need to Know

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - September 16, 2026

Fiji has declared a national emergency over the rapid spread of HIV. Health Minister Atonio Lalabalavu made the announcement...

62,199 Arrests Put UK Free Speech Laws Under the Spotlight as Calls for Reform Grow

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - September 11, 2026

United Kingdom — The recent conflict concerning freedom of speech in Britain no longer takes place merely in the...

Belgium PM’s India visit: A new chapter for India-EU ties. The EU angle explained!

Features Sarojini P - September 9, 2026

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s three-day visit to India this week marked an important step...

Germany’s AfD Wins Big in the East – But Falls Just Short of Power

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - September 8, 2026

Germany's right-leaning Alternative for Germany (AfD) has scored a major election victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The...

Australians Could Soon Get an ‘Off Switch’ for Social Media Algorithms

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - September 7, 2026

Australians may soon have more control over what appears on their social media feeds. The government is preparing new...

Inside Modi’s Uzbekistan mission: From uranium deal to Central Asia strategy—Why Modi’s Uzbekistan visit matters?

Lead_Story Sarojini P - September 4, 2026

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan was aimed at taking India’s Central Asia strategy beyond...

Could YouTube Face FTC Action Over Its Content Moderation and Account Suspensions?

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - September 3, 2026

The approach which was taken by YouTube for content moderation and account suspensions is reported to be under scrutiny...

Four Australians Found Safe in Nepal—But 38 Are Still Missing

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - September 2, 2026

Four more Australians have been found safe following devastating floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. Five Australian citizens have now...

Kenya Airport Strike Disrupts Flights and Leaves Thousands of Passengers Stranded

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - September 1, 2026

The continuation of these actions resulted in delays being caused and cancellations to be made at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta...

US Strikes Iran Again After Weeks of Calm

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - August 31, 2026

US forces have carried out strikes against two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, according to a US official. The...

Deadly Himalayan Floods Leave Hundreds Dead and Missing in Nepal and Tibet

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - August 28, 2026

The Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet has recently undergone a devastating flash flood which has, as a result,...

What Happened to the Thai Teen? Australian Murder Suspect Speaks from Jail

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - August 24, 2026

An Australian man accused of killing a 17-year-old Thai girl has spoken publicly about the case from a prison...

The Maldives presidential race 2028 heats up as Abdulla Shahid steps in: Can his MDP bid change the 2028 race?

Lead_Story Sarojini P - August 21, 2026

Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ Abdulla Shahid’s decision to seek the Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) presidential nomination could significantly reshape the...

Vanuatu Trembles Again: Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Near Isangel

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - August 20, 2026

ISANGEL, Vanuatu, August 20, 2026 — The earth shook beneath the South Pacific once again on Thursday, August 20,...

Five Hijackings Since April: Somali Pirates Send a Chilling Warning to Shipping

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - August 19, 2026

MOGADISHU, August 19, 2026 — The waters around Somalia have become a piracy hot spot once again after the...

Digital Transformation & Branchless Banking

CUDFN Roshan Abayasekara - August 18, 2026

The Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network (CDFN), in collaboration with GBSB Global Business School, Spain, conducted a 90-minute webinar that...

Mystery Illness Raises Alarm as Elephants Die in Kenya

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - August 17, 2026

A mysterious illness affecting elephants in southern Kenya has caused wildlife experts to raise their awareness and express deep...

80 Years of Freedom: India Celebrates 80th Independence Day!

Features Sarojini P - August 15, 2026

India (Commonwealth Union)_ India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

UK economy benefits from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup & sunshine

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - August 14, 2026

Official data reflected on Thursday, 13 August '26, that Britain’s economy unexpectedly grew in June ’26 as enterprises enjoyed...

AU and COMESA Deploy Election Observers Ahead of Zambia Vote

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - August 13, 2026

A 93-member election has been deployed to Zambia by the African Union (AU) and the Common Market for Eastern...

Coexist and Conserve Across Africa on World Elephant Day 2026

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran - August 12, 2026

Every year on August 12, World Elephant Day, the world comes together to celebrate elephants and to help protect...

Major Privacy Win: Court Blocks NYC Data-Sharing Rule Targeting Food Delivery Apps

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - August 11, 2026

A US appeals court has blocked New York City from forcing food delivery apps to share detailed customer information...

UK Free Speech Concerns Grow After Animal Rights Campaigner Rejects Police Conditions

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - August 6, 2026

The visit by the British police to the animal rights activist has caused concern online. This time, two officers...

Sterling Weakens as Traders Lower UK Rate Hike Expectations After Bank of England Holds Rates

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - August 5, 2026

Britain’s borrowing costs fell & the sterling pound dipped on Thursday, 30 July '26, as traders nudged down their...

Britain Responds to Ceuta Migration Crisis After 72 Deaths in Record Spain-Morocco Border Crossing

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - August 3, 2026

The death toll from a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week...

The AI Test That Escaped the Lab: How Anthropic’s Claude Models Reached the Real Internet

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - July 31, 2026

The cybersecurity event related to the Claude artificial intelligence model occurred on 30 July 2026. Anthropic revealed that three...

U.S. Senator Warns Trump’s Canada Trade War Is Hurting Tourism as Tariff Threats Escalate

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - July 30, 2026

Several U.S. senators grilled trade czar Jamieson Greer on tariffs. The meeting was on Wednesday, 22 July ’26, after...

Deadly Berlin Pride Attack: Germany Investigates Suspected Terrorism After Van Ploughs Into Crowd

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - July 28, 2026

A vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride parade has left one person dead and at least 29 injured. German officials...

India gets a new Education Minister: Pralhad Joshi takes over the Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation!

Lead_Story Sarojini P - July 27, 2026

India (Commonwealth Union)_ India appointed its new education minister after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down from the post amid weeks...

Trump’s New 50% Canada Tariffs: What the U.S. Trade Move Means for Canadian Exports and Businesses

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - July 24, 2026

The United States (U.S.) president, Donald Trump, is imposing a new 50% tariff on some Canadian goods. The new...

Germany-Nigeria Relations Deepen as Berlin Supports Security Efforts and Expands Trade Partnership

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana - July 23, 2026

Germany has reconfirmed its commitment to support Nigeria by addressing the escalating security challenges. The two countries have clearly...

Andy Burnham Takes Over as Britain’s Prime Minister, Promising Action on Living Costs, Industry and Social Care

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - July 21, 2026

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and the new leader of the Labour Party, became Britain’s 7th...

World Reacts to Spain’s World Cup 2026 Victory After Extra-Time Goal Ends Argentina’s Defence

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - July 20, 2026

Spain's substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion...

Argentina Defeat England 2-1 in Dramatic World Cup Semi-Final Comeback to Reach Final Against Spain

CU Sports Roshan Abayasekara - July 16, 2026

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez & Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to clinch a closely fought 2-1 win over England in...

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate After Tanker Incident Involving Iran, UAE and US

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - July 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused Iran of carrying out a missile attack on two of its oil...

Why New Zealand Is Weighing the Cost of Joining the Pacific’s New Defense Alliance

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026 – As New Zealand's inclination to join the newly created Ocean of Peace Alliance emerges, New...

African Nations Rethink Sovereign Policy Controls as World Bank, IMF Debt Pressures Mount

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran - July 10, 2026

Across Africa, developing countries are actively considering the difficult trade-offs of entering low-interest, concessional financing deals with global multilateral...

King’s Baton Relay Crosses Gibraltar, Malta and Cyprus on Journey to Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - July 8, 2026

The King’s Baton Relay (KBR) crossed Europe through cities, islands, and schools besides coastlines before reaching Scotland for the...

Why Did China Test a Missile Hours After the Australia-Fiji Alliance?

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - July 7, 2026

China has carried out a test of a long-range ballistic missile, sending it into the Pacific Ocean with a...

Australia Investigates Mystery Space Balls That Appeared on a Beach

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - July 6, 2026

Several large metal balls were found on a beach in northern Queensland. Authorities believe that several large metal balls...

West African Bloc Opens New Nigeria HQ, Urges Shift to Local Production

Lead_Story Rakshithan Mahendran - July 3, 2026

The ultra-modern permanent headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been officially inaugurated in Abuja,...

Is the U.S.–India Bilateral Trade Pact Finally Near Completion After Years of Negotiations?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara - July 1, 2026

India and the United States (U.S.) are making remarkable progress toward finalising the initial tranche of a long-awaited bilateral...

Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister After Party Turmoil: Who Will Replace Him and When?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 23, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, 22 June, that he will resign as leader of his party &...

Buried Beneath Sydney: How a 2.7-Tonne Cocaine Empire Was Unearthed

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - June 22, 2026

Law enforcement agencies in Australia have made history with the largest cocaine seizure ever in Australia: 2.7 tonnes of...

Why the UK-India Trade Deal Was Delayed and What Changed Ahead of Its July 2026 Start

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara - June 19, 2026

A free trade deal between Britain & India may come into force next month. This is after India said...

G7 Signals Support for Canada as Major Energy Supplier Amid Efforts to Reduce Strait of Hormuz Dependence

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 18, 2026

Canada could ‘deliver significantly more capacity', G7 leaders say. Canada is poised to become a key and reliable energy supplier...

India and Gulf nations shake global trade with local currency move: Is the Indian Rupee quietly redefining global trade?

Features Sarojini P - June 17, 2026

India (Commonwealth Union)_ For decades, the US dollar has been the backbone of global trade. From oil purchases to...

From Tesla to SpaceX: How Elon Musk Became the First Trillionaire in History

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara - June 15, 2026

Only a few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk. Musk can be...

Belfast Violence Escalates: Homes and Vehicles Set Ablaze Following Stabbing Incident

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 12, 2026

UK leaders call for calm as rioters burn vehicles and attack homes in the wake of a stabbing by...

UK and Poland Strengthen Military Alliance with New Treaty Targeting Cyber Threats, Espionage and Organised Crime

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 11, 2026

The UK is set to sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland to protect Britain's borders. It...

Belfast Attack Triggers UK Riots as Attempted Beheading Video Sparks Immigration Protests

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 10, 2026

Riots & protests broke out in Northern Ireland, besides England, on Tuesday, 9 June ’26 (Wednesday AEST), after a...

British Foreign Secretary’s 1st Indian visit to strengthen ties

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 5, 2026

A key tangible outcome of the visit was the handover of a Letter of Approval to the University of...

False Accusations Online Push Former Hampshire Officer into Hiding Amid Nowak Case Fallout

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 4, 2026

A former Hampshire officer says that she was compelled to move into hiding after being erroneously linked online to...

Tragic Death of Henry Nowak: Sikh Federation Urges Unity and Fair Legal Process

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 3, 2026

The British Sikh Federation, a collective of Sikh organisations as well as communities across the United Kingdom (UK), has...

Historic Canada-Germany LNG Agreement Sets New North America-to-Europe Energy Route

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - June 2, 2026

Canada announced a landmark energy agreement with Germany. This will see the first-ever long-term shipment of liquefied natural gas...

Strikes, Drone Claims, and Diplomacy: Is the US–Iran Ceasefire Near Collapse?

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage - May 27, 2026

Iran says the US has broken the ceasefire by carrying out new airstrikes on the Iranian territory. The US...

The rise of CDFN: Mumbai hosts the Commonwealth Union’s boldest banking network that could reshape global banking!

Asia Sarojini P - May 21, 2026

Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ The Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network (CDFN) is set to hold its second official event in Mumbai,...

What’s next in digital banking? Introducing the Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network

Asia Sarojini P - May 19, 2026

India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Commonwealth Union is setting the stage for the next era of global banking. Today, we...

Is Britain’s Police Rolling Out Live Facial Recognition Vans—and What Does It Mean for Privacy, Bias, and Protest Rights?

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - May 15, 2026

Technology has been deployed in London since 2020. The move has led to concerns over data privacy, besides racial...

Long-Delayed Justice: Australian Court Takes on ISIS Brides in Yazidi Slavery Case

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva - May 13, 2026

Australia's prosecution of two women has redefined how democracies bring justice for the atrocities committed against victims of war...

Historic Partnership Signed: CARICOM IMPACS and COPOLAD III Join Forces Against Adaptive Criminal Networks and Drug Precursors

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara - May 8, 2026

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime & Security (IMPACS), besides the Cooperation Programme between Latin America, the...