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18-Year-Old Seine Stowers Becomes Samoa’s New Weightlifting Hero After 12 Records and Four Gold Medals

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
Seine Stowers, at only 18 years of age, has done something that takes other talented weightlifters years of hard...

Kenya Recovers Public Assets Worth Sh126 Million in Western Anti-Graft Crackdown

Africa Sharya Christiana -
The recovery of public assets valued at over Sh126 million in Western Kenya, announced by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption...
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UN Cyprus Envoy Explores New Settlement Framework Based on Two Constituent States, Report Says

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s Independent newspaper said on Monday, 13 July ’26, that the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela...

UK Trade Strategy Expands Beyond Europe as New Deals Boost Export Opportunities for British Companies

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s trade agenda continues to gather momentum. It creates new opportunities for businesses trading internationally. This transformation is happening...

Canada Inflation Slows to 2.8% in June as Lower Gas Prices Ease Price Pressures and Boost Rate Cut Hopes

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Lower gas prices were the major force pulling the headline inflation rate down in June ’26. Economists weighing in...

Australia’s Jobs Surprise Sends Aussie Dollar Back Above 0.7000

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
After the Australian Bureau of Statistics produced its most recent labour market report demonstrating that the economy's labour market...

845 Kidney Transplants Later: How the UAE Is Quietly Transforming Organ Care.

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Months after announcing that it had achieved an impressive 800-plus kidney transplants as part of its programme, Sheikh Khalifa...

What is driving India’s export boom? Top 10 commodities revealed!

Asia Sarojini P -
India’s growing export sector   India (Commonwealth Union)_ India’s export sector posted a robust growth momentum in the April-June quarter of...

Brussels Denies UK Greater Say Over EU Rules Despite Efforts to Repair Post-Brexit Ties

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Brussels has turned down a British request to participate in decision-making in the EU. This further delays a deal...

Egypt’s tech boom is accelerating faster than ever—and the World Is Taking Notice

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The country of Egypt is witnessing significant transformations as it comes to its transition to digitalisation. It is evident...

Iran-US Crisis Deepens as Tehran Warns Washington Over Possible Nuclear Facility Attacks

Global Senuri Vithanage -
Iran's top military body, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has issued a strong warning to the United States. The...

U.S.-Canada Tensions Rise as US Links Canadian Wildfire Smoke to New Tariff Threats

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
U.S. President Donald Trump says that the cost of pollution from wildfire smoke drifting south of the border must...

US-Canada Trade Dispute Continues as Washington Downplays Ottawa’s Concessions on Digital Tax and Media Rules

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A United States (U.S.) top trade official disclosed that the Trump administration isn’t inclined to give Canada credit for...

Could Kenya’s New Tariffs Derail East Africa’s Free Trade Dream?

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
On the 20th of July, 2026, Goodwill Tanzania Ceramic Co. Ltd, of Tanzania, became the latest proponent of a...

Inside Modi’s high-stakes New Zealand mission: The key events that strengthened India-New Zealand ties!

Asia Sarojini P -
Warm welcome for PM Modi India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland for the final leg of...

How a $2.3 Billion Railway Could Redefine Jordan’s Place in Global Trade

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Jordan is marketing the Aqaba Port Railway Project as more than just infrastructure. Officials are now saying that it...

Australia Welcomes Rare Identical Quadruplets as Four Baby Girls Share One Placenta and One Birthday

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
A mother in Australia has given birth to four identical baby girls after an extremely rare natural pregnancy. The...

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Tensions Reach New Heights

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The US military says it has carried out another series of attacks on Iran. The strikes target Iran's capacity...

No VPN Ban Yet: UK’s Online Safety Measures Trigger Fresh Privacy Concerns

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK won’t ban or age-gate VPNs under the Online Safety Act, confirms the minister. This decision comes as...

Why Canada’s Wildfires Are Worsening: Ontario Communities Evacuated as More Than 850 Fires Burn

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
More than 850 active wildfires are currently burning across Canada. This includes parts of Northern Ontario. Some Ontario flames...

US Soldier Killed in Iraq as Iran Tensions Continue to Rise

Global Senuri Vithanage -
A US service member has been killed in northern Iraq after an Iranian drone attack, according to the US...

What Led an Olympic Cyclist to Drive Despite a Ban?

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis has admitted to driving even though he was banned from getting behind the wheel for...

Northern Mozambique’s Financial Divide: The Battle to Connect Millions to the Digital Economy

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
With the passing of time, mobile phones connect people to various financial as well as commercial services everywhere in...

The Commonwealth’s biggest FTA goes live: Can the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement hit $100 billion by 2030?

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA),...

Canada-U.S. Trade War Hits Wine Industry as California Producers Push for End to Alcohol Boycott

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A Democratic U.S. senator has posted on social media, urging Canada to reconsider its boycott on American alcohol, especially...

Modi’s Australia visit is a major boost for India-Australia relations: The strategic moves revealed!

Asia Sarojini P -
Grand welcome in Melbourne India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne for the second leg of his...

New Zealand Quake Sparks Tsunami Alert—and Renews Fears of the Sleeping Giant Beneath the South IslandNew Zealand Quake Sparks Tsunami Alert—and Renews Fears of...

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake happened on July 16, 2026. In media outlets, the epicentre of the earthquake was located almost...

How Nigeria and the U.S. Are Creating a New AI and Digital Infrastructure Partnership for Africa’s Tech Future

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Nigeria and the United States are at a turning point in the global digital economy for cross-border partnerships to...

Namibia and South Africa Strengthen Strategic Ties at 4th Bi-National Commission in Pretoria

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
South Africa – In a significant move to boost regional integration and economic cooperation in Southern Africa, South African...

Delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge to open end July ‘26

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
After weeks of public criticism over delays that have been targeted at U.S. President Donald Trump, the Gordie Howe...

South Africa Moves Towards Greater Digital Connectivity with Amazon Leo Partnership

Africa Sharya Christiana -
After Amazon, Leo stated that plans have been made to introduce satellite broadband services to South Africa in 2027;...

584 Kilometres Beneath the Pacific: Deep Earthquake Reveals Fiji’s Hidden Tectonic Forces

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences reports that on July 15, 2026, a mild 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit...

Ancient Omani Silver Unveils Its Secrets in Belarus

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
VITEBSK, Belarus — The long history of Omani craftsmanship and royal arts has amazed visitors in Belarus as "Splendour...

Rwanda Rewrites Africa’s Electric Mobility Playbook with Landmark Battery-Swapping Mandate

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Rwanda has set a precedent in Africa’s electric mobility future by making a drastic move. The country became the...

Missiles, Mixed Narratives and Mounting Tensions: Gulf Crisis Deepens as Qatar Condemns Iran

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Amman, July 14-15, 2026 – According to the Jordan Press Agency "Petra", new tension was registered on July 14,...

Halifax predicted to churn out thousands of jobs with new submarine deal

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A branch of the Canadian military is expected to develop significantly, with the federal government ready to sign a...

UK Government Moves to Change Immigration Law to Deport Grooming Gang Leader Shabir Ahmed After Prison Release

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The Home Secretary proposes an emergency amendment to strip ’71 legal protections from the "vilest foreign criminals." Interior minister Shabana...

Why Trump Dropped the 20% Hormuz Fee – But kept the Iran Blockade

Global Senuri Vithanage -
US President Donald Trump has dropped his plan to charge a 20% fee on cargo ships passing through the...

KPMG Australia to Slash Jobs and Partner Pay as Audit Leak Scandal Fallout Deepens

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
KPMG Australia is considering major cost-cutting measures that could include hundreds of job losses and lower pay for partners,...

The biggest takeaways from Modi’s Indonesia visit!

Asia Sarojini P -
A warm welcome marks the beginning India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his three-day trip to Indonesia with...

Cameroon Races to Halt Renewed Cholera Outbreak Before Rains Trigger a Wider Health Crisis

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
The reemergence of cholera in Cameroon continues to create havoc among the people in the country, and various health...

KPMG Survey: Nearly Half of Canadian Manufacturers Considering Moving Production to the U.S.

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A new survey indicates that trade tensions are causing some Canadian manufacturers to decide whether to relocate production south...

UK-EU Negotiations Hit Tension Over Youth Mobility Scheme Quotas for Young Workers

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The number of available places may be a key sticking point in ‘reset’ negotiations between London & Brussels. The scheme...

Kuwait Airport Chaos Sends Shockwaves Through Gulf and Asian Air Travel

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Kuwait's aviation industry has once again received negative press with the recent incidents involving airport operations at Kuwait International...

Hamish Tait Named: Sydney Childcare Worker Charged With 329 Child Abuse Offences

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
A former Sydney childcare worker has been publicly named for the first time. His name is Hamish Tait. He...

Canadian Cancer Research Breakthrough: McMaster Team Identifies Drug Targets to Prevent Brain Metastases

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A team of researchers at McMaster University may have unlocked the key to interception of cancer cells before they...

South Africa Mourns Football Star Jayden Adams After World Cup Campaign

Africa Sharya Christiana -
Jayden Adams, who was an international midfielder, unfortunately At just 25 years old, the international midfielder Jayden Adams tragically...

Who Is Performing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony? Full Star-Studded Lineup Revealed

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Next week, homegrown talent is anticipated to be the main attraction. That’s when Glasgow city hosts the massive sporting...

Canada Introduces Foreign Influence Registry in 2026: What the New Transparency Rules Mean for Foreign Agents

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The somewhat-delayed foreign influence registry, initially proposed by former prime minister Justin Trudeau & his cabinet, is set to...

UK Tourism Industry 2026: How Policy Changes, Workforce Plans and Connectivity Strategies Will Shape Growth

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Supporting the recovery & growth of inbound tourism—Ensuring a sustainable recovery of visitor numbers & spending. This is while...

Why Telecel Group’s Bid for TalkTalk PlatformX Communications Could Reshape Global Telecom Infrastructure

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
The international telecommunications scene is seeing a major shift in cross-border infrastructure investments as Africa-focused conglomerate Telecel Group has...

US ‘Explosive Diarrhoea’ Parasite Outbreak: Should You Be Concerned?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
A stomach parasite is spreading across several US states, leading to thousands of infections in recent weeks. Health officials...

The horrific prison revolt: What triggered Sri Lanka’s deadliest prison riot?

Asia Sarojini P -
How did the riot start? Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ What began as a fight between rival crime gangs behind bars...

Why Did Australia’s Biggest Telecom Outage Disrupt Trains and Emergency Calls?

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
A major network outage at Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, caused widespread disruption across the country on Wednesday. The...

UK’s Overheating Cities Have Far Fewer Trees Than European Counterparts, New Data Reveals

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Both Hastings and Guildford rank above the European average for urban tree cover. This trend is with Manchester leading...

Fiji’s Nabavatu Landslide Survivors Finally Find Permanent Housing After Years of Climate Disaster Displacement

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
On July 9, 2026, the suffering families of Fiji have found a glimpse of light at the end of...

Power Flickers Across the Gulf: Bahrain and Kuwait Outages Highlight the High Cost of Regional Tensions

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
9 July 2026 — A series of electricity outages has struck Bahrain and Kuwait that shows how fragile vital...

Where Do Canada’s Wealthiest Families Live? Report Reveals Ontario as the Country’s Richest Province

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A new report has disclosed that Ontario has the most high-net-worth Canadian families. 44% of Canada’s billionaire families live...

From Desert Sands to 150 Date Varieties: Inside the UAE’s Remarkable Harvest Season

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The birth of the new date-harvest season, since this event is related to so many important aspects, including cultural...

From ceremonies to agreements: Defining moments of Modi’s Seychelles visit!

Asia Sarojini P -
A warm welcome for PM Modi   India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on a three-day state...

Can Canada Secure Tariff Relief for Canola and Peas as Trade Talks with China Resume?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu states that the negotiating table will include more relief from Beijing's tariffs on Canadian...

The 2026 best island on earth revealed: Sri Lanka takes the top spot!

Asia Sarojini P -
  Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka has been named the World’s Best Island Destination for 2026 by global travel...

Commonwealth Games ’26 in Scotland from 23 July to 2 August

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The return of the Commonwealth Games to Scotland is nearly upon us. This announcement follows a challenging period when the...

Firework Hits Delta Plane Near Chicago Airport – What We Know So Far

Global Senuri Vithanage -
A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by another Delta Air Lines flight while preparing for a firework display...

Travel Warnings Haven’t Stopped Egypt—Here’s Why Its Tourism Industry Keeps Winning

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Cairo, July 7, 2026 – Egypt has yet again demonstrated that a travel advisory does not mean a travel...

Chinese EV Giants Use Canada as Launchpad for Future U.S. Market Entry

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Just 2 weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January ’26 that he may permit limited electric-vehicle...

UK Defence Spending to Rise by $20 Billion as Starmer Pledges Military Modernization and NATO Commitment

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday, 30 June '26, to spend an extra USD 20 (£15) billion to...

Eight Rescued After Seaplane Emergency Landing in New York’s East River: What Caused the Kodiak 100’s Rough Landing?

Global Senuri Vithanage -
Eight people were safely rescued after a seaplane made a challenging landing in New York City's East River on...

The 30-day jail rule could unseat top leaders: India’s new bill targets jailed PMs and CMs!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ A parliamentary panel is expected to finalize a key constitutional amendment bill later this month that...

Euro summer’s heatwaves causing temperature records

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Europe may be struggling with heatwaves, while Australians are staying vigilant. The typical Euro summer trip may be changing...

Is Canada’s Workforce Ageing Too Fast? StatsCan Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Older Workers Across Key Sectors

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
According to new data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan), Canada’s workforce is ageing. This data raises questions about whether Canada is...

China’s bold new economic corridor could be a new headache for India!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ China’s plan to construct a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor has posed a fresh strategic challenge for India...

CUSMA Negotiations in Limbo as Canada and U.S. Remain Far from Agreement

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
With the deadline for renewal or review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico CUSMA Agreement approaching on Wednesday, 1 July, U.S. Ambassador...

Google’s Billion-Dollar Investment Drives Africa’s Digital Growth

Africa Sharya Christiana -
An investment of more than $1 billion in Africa's technological sector was announced by Google at the inaugural African...

Defying the Odds: Jordan’s Economy Surges Despite Regional Turmoil

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The Jordanian economy has had a strong start to 2026 with a surprising economic growth rate of 2.9 per...

Britain Plans Rescheduled EU Summit to Strengthen Trade, Youth Mobility & Climate Cooperation Amid Political Uncertainty

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain intends rescheduling a summit with the European Union (EU) after the summer. It’s to press on with a...

Can a Canada–Mexico alliance secure a long-term extension of the CUSMA agreement?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shared that ties between Mexico & Canada are strengthening. Mexico has formed a common front with...

Is the Cyprus Economy as Resilient as It Looks Despite IMF’s Downside Risk Warnings?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On Wednesday, 17 June ’26, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV consultation...

What US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Means for Trump

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that babies born in the United States automatically receive American...

The Engineering Deal That Could Transform Oman into a Global Green Iron Powerhouse

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Oman has made significant strides towards becoming a clean industrial hub due to its establishment of the ENG Engineering...

Build in Canada or Lose Access? Joly Sets Conditions for Chinese EV Companies Amid Trade Shift

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly said that she had clearly expressed to four Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers that...

PM Modi’s Italy mission decoded: What Modi achieved in Italy?

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation foreign tour,...

What Did Amazon Do to Trigger Australia’s Lawsuit?

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
Australia’s consumer watchdog has taken legal action against Amazon. The case focuses on ads added to Prime Video and...

India unlocks nuclear hydrogen: How India turned nuclear heat into the fuel of tomorrow?

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ India has reached a major milestone in clean energy by launching the world’s first hydrogen production...

US-Iran Conflict: US Agrees to Stand Down After Strikes

Global Senuri Vithanage -
The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" after a recent exchange of strikes, according to media reports....

UK–Barbados Relations Enter New Phase as Leaders Discuss Climate Finance, Crime and Economic Growth

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The British premier, Keir Starmer, welcomed Barbados premier Mia Mottley to Downing Street on Thursday, 25 June ’26. This...

Why Has Qatar Suddenly Halted Maritime Activities? The Gulf Is Watching

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Qatar's Ministry of Transport temporarily suspended all non-commercial marine activities, including sailing, jet skiing, and leisure boating, as a...

Australia’s Social Media Age Ban in Crisis: Authorities Warn of Widespread Under-16 Access

Pacific Senuri Vithanage -
Australia has decided to impose stricter penalties on social media companies that break its age restriction law. The government...

When the Highlands Turned White: How El Niño Is Pushing Papua New Guinea Toward a Major Food Crisis

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – June 25, 2026 – As the highlands region of Papua New Guinea continues...

Can Destroying Part of a Forest Save the Rest? Kenya’s Bold Plan Divides the Nation

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Kenya’s government has so far been unswayed by the considerable controversy over its decision to raze eight acres of...

Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.5% at CAD 73 billion during April ‘26

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Statistics Canada said on Friday, 19 June '26, that retail sales rose. 5% to USD 51.1 (CAD 73) billion...

Bangladesh takes a big conservation step: Becomes latest member of Global Big Cat Alliance!

Asia Sarojini P -
Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union): Bangladesh has officially become the newest member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global...

Trade Malta leads a high-level delegation to the UK

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Trade Malta has successfully concluded its 1st trade delegation to the United Kingdom (UK). Malta brought together a high-level...

What Kuwait and UAE’s Latest Military Talks Mean for the Future of Gulf Security

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
KUWAIT/ABU DHABI – June 2026: Given its increasing importance to collaborate on Gulf security issues, Kuwait and the UAE...

Kenya Prepares for New Protests on Second Anniversary of Gen Z Youth Movement

Africa Rakshithan Mahendran -
Two years after a wave of mass youth-led protests convulsed Kenya’s political landscape, thousands of citizens are preparing to...

European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit gets postponed

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy Say British PM Helped Strengthen Security European leaders have paid tribute...

The Architect of Middle East Boxing Expansion Now Has Bahrain in His Sights

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
The Bahrain Boxing Federation has unveiled plans for the continued elevation of Bahrain’s reputation regarding combat sports on a...

Zuckerberg’s SuperYacht anchored off B.C. ahead of World Cup match

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Launchpad, the 119-metre superyacht reportedly owned by billionaire, Facebook founder, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, was reportedly built in...

Seventeen Cases and Rising: Is South Efate Facing the Start of a Bigger Dengue Threat?

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
A small cluster of recent dengue fever-confirmed cases out of the South Efate dengue outbreak serves as a warning...

Ghana Advances Reparatory Justice at Landmark Global Meeting Following UN Resolution

Africa Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth_ Ghana is hosting a conference about getting justice for Africa. This conference is happening in Accra, the capital...

A Rare Weather Twist Awaits the UAE: Rain, Dust, and a Welcome Cool-Down on the Way

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Expectations are that the UAE's weather over the next week will follow all the cycles typical to that area...

Canada’s population dips in the 1st quarter of ’26.

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Statistics Canada says there are more deaths than births with less immigration. Canada’s population dipped by about 55,000 people during...

Singapore rises to the top: What helped Singapore beat the world’s best economies?

Asia Sarojini P -
Singapore has once again been crowned the world’s most competitive economy, reclaiming the top spot after being ranked second...

Canadian environment groups sue Ottawa over projected missed emission targets

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A group of climate advocates is suing the federal government. The lawsuit is for recent policy changes that have...