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Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'

Donald Trump announces Tom Homan as new 'border czar'




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At least three killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp

At least three killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp




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Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza

Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza




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Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues

Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues




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Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany

Thousands masquerade as Carnival season starts with festivals across Germany




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At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire

At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire




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Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim

Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim




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Firefights break out in Haiti's capital as prime minister replaced

Firefights break out in Haiti's capital as prime minister replaced




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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency




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Education Cannot Wait Interviews Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine

  Matthias Schmale is the Assistant Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. Schmale brings more than 30 years of experience in humanitarian and development work. He previously served as Senior Adviser to the UN Development Coordination Office’s regional team for Africa, as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i) in Nigeria, and in several high-level […]



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Growing Death and Displacement Devastate Lebanon

The ongoing, escalating violence in Lebanon forces millions of Lebanese civilians to face daily bombardment, repeated orders of evacuation, routine destruction of critical infrastructure, and limited access to basic services. With the death toll and rates of displacement on the rise, humanitarian organizations fear that the upcoming winter season is expected to exacerbate these harsh […]




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Doctrine: The Pastor's Calling

How would you describe a pastor’s job? Previously, we considered Paul’s exhortations to Timothy to preserve and preach sound doctrine. Paul did not charge Timothy with political advocacy or social change. He didn’t tell him to find ways to give back to the community. He called him to “preach the word” (2 Timothy 4:2).

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Featured Sermon: An Everlasting Love: The Love of God

In Ephesians 3:16–19, Paul prays that believers would be “strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man” in order that they might understand the “love of Christ which surpasses knowledge.” In other words, it takes a lot of Spirit-supplied strength for us to catch even a glimpse of God’s love—and when we do, we’ve only scratched the surface.

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Amid Great Challenges, Hope Reigns As More Children Reached with Education Support

Amid unprecedented global challenges and a growing list of countries in crisis, there is an existential threat to decades of development gains—with the global community marked by intensified armed conflict, forced displacements, and the debilitating effects of climate crises. One in five children worldwide lives in or flees from conflict. The number of crisis-affected children […]




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Gang Violence and Mass Displacement Ravage Haiti

Amid the ongoing civil unrest in Haiti due to gang violence, levels of internal displacement have soared. Mass internal displacements in Haiti have led to a host of adverse consequences. This includes a disruption of schooling, increased levels of violence and exploitation, and limited access to essential services such as healthcare. Just last week, clashes […]




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Cuba’s Coastal Dwellers Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change



When the weather is bad, the residents of the Litoral neighborhood in Manzanillo, Cuba, are forced to evacuate their houses. When it’s calm, the sea penetrates the foundations of houses, leaving them vulnerable. Now the community is getting together to restore the mangroves and improve the environment to return their homes to safety.




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In Zimbabwe’s Rural Areas, Bicycles Keep Girls in School

Rejoice Muzamani is studying in preparation for her next paper during the end-of-term examinations at Mwenje Primary School in Chiredzi, southeast Zimbabwe. The 13-year-old girl, who is in Grade 7 or final year of primary school, is not worried about leaving school early to make the 7-kilometer journey back home before dusk, risking attacks from […]




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How Megatrends Affect Advancement of Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment in Asia and the Pacific

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995 during the Fourth World Conference on Women, remains a cornerstone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment. With the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review fast approaching, now is the time to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that […]




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ANC intensifies renewal drive as it fights to win back KwaZulu-Natal

The party has vowed to regain the support it lost to former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe party in the May election




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Beyoncé's fans in for surprise as Yale University introduces course on singer's legacy

Yale University introduces Beyoncé course: Deets insideBeyoncé’s fans are in for a surprise as Yale University has announced a new course centering on the singer and her iconic legacy.According to Yale Daily News, the new students will “dive deep” into...




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Jonas Brothers sing One Direction's 'Night Changes' after Liam Payne's death

The Jonas Brothers left Directioners in tears during their recent concert.During their Sunday night concert at Highland, California, the Jonas Brothers covered One Direction’s Night Changes in what appeared to be a tribute to the late Liam Payne. On November 11, Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas...




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Michael Jackson's pal Donny Osmond shares reason of their close bonding

Michael Jackson’s pal Donny Osmond shares reason of their close bonding Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond had quite a similar family background. The Puppy Love crooner made an appearance in MTV Entertainment Studios documentary Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands, where...




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Liam Payne's luxury manor up for rental availability for astonishing sum

Liam Payne moved in to his new house with GF Kate Cassidy in SeptemberLate singer, Liam Payne’s luxury mansion has been put on rent within a month of the Teardrops singer’s passing. Payne shifted to his new manor with girlfriend, Kate Cassidy located in the South Florida in...




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Madonna part ways with Akeem Morris over silly reason

Madonna's close friend reveals she dated Tupac Shakur but never publicised about himPop singer, Madonna silently steps into her single era again, as she reportedly parted ways with her boyfriend, Akeem Morris.A close source revealed that the duo separated in the month of October and their bond had...




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Prince William receives new surprising title as he prepares to become King

Prince William receives new surprising title as he prepares to become KingPrince William, who's making headlines for his future role as monarch amid King Charles health crisis, has received a new title before taking the throne.The Prince of Wales has seemingly given Princess Kate a reason to laugh...




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Chris Evans reflects on becoming a father, celebrating Christmas with Alba

Chris Evans hopes to become a great dad somedayChris Evans has recently discussed about fatherhood and marital relation with Alba Baptista. Speaking at upcoming Red One movie premiere on November 11, Evans responded to the question about becoming a superhero father like his co-star Dwayne Johnson...




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Meghan and Harry's past decisions begin to weigh heavily

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing fresh "cause for anxiety" following what royal commentator Lee Cohen calls a string of "bad judgments." Speaking to Nana Akua on GB News, Cohen, who has frequently criticized the Sussexes, suggested that the couple may be enduring "sleepless nights"...




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Denzel Washington lists down films he wants to star in prior to retirement

Denzel Washington made his debut in 1981 film 'Carbon Copy'Danzel Washington has spilled beans about his retirement, but before that there are a few films lined up ahead that he wishes to first. The Equalizer actor even confirmed the making of Black Panther 3, however, Marvel has not yet said...




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Dwayne Jonhson once claimed he would surpass Will Smith, George Clooney

Dwayne Johnson has since easily surpassed both Hollywood A-ListersDwayne Johnson had big Hollywood dreams from the get-go. In an interview with GQ Magazine published Monday, November 12, the wrestler-turned-Hollywood-star recalled declaring early in his career that he would one day surpass the...




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Kathy Bates on not having reconstruction surgery after double mastectomy for breast cancer

Kathy Bates on not having reconstruction surgery after double mastectomy Kathy Bates revealed why she didn’t go for a reconstruction surgery after her double mastectomy and breast cancer diagnosis.In 2012, at age 64, the American Horror Story alum was diagnosed with breast cancer and...




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Machine Gun Kelly has 'no connection' with Austin Green amid Megan Fox pregnancy

Megan Fox's current beau Machine Gun Kelly is in “no relationship” with the actress’ ex-husband Brian Austin Green, as the couple expect their first baby together.According to TMZ, MGK and Green have had little to no contact over the past two years, with sources saying that the...




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Tom Brady admits “screwing up” as a father, “a lot”

Tom Brady on fatherhoood Tom Brady finds being a father the “hardest job,” one he admits he is not good at.The former NFL star accepted the fact that he didn't always give his best being a father to son Jack, 17, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan, as well as son Benjamin,...




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Kiernan Shipka reflects on playing Sally Draper: 'I knew what was going on'

Kiernan Shipka reflects on playing Sally Draper: 'I knew what was going on'Kiernan Shipka, who played Sally Draper on Mad Men, has fond memories of her time on the show. Appearing on the Dinner's On Me podcast, Shipka shared her experiences as a child actor on the hit series."I don't know if...




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John Krasinski breaks silence on being named PEOPLE's Sexist Man Alive

John Krasinski named PEOPLE's Sexist Man Alive 2024John Krasinski has recently broken silence on being named PEOPLE’s Sexist Man Alive 2024.“Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts,” said The Office alum after he got the big news in this week’s cover story....




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Seeds of Resilience Despite Massive Destruction in Gaza

It was two weeks before October 7—when Hamas attacked Israel—that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood behind the rostrum in the United Nations General Assembly hall clutching a crude map of what he called the “new Middle East,” a visual that erased the land of Palestine. A year later, Israel’s retaliatory war in Gaza has accelerated, […]




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Chickens as Well as Cheetahs: Biodiversity Conservation Must Also Include Livestock

As the UN’s COP16 biodiversity conference continues, the temptation is to focus on the wild flora and fauna under threat. But there is another, less obvious yet just as critical biodiversity crisis unfolding around the world that also deserves attention. A quarter of livestock breeds – from chickens, ducks and geese to horses, camels and […]




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Is India Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Fast Enough To Achieve Its Emission Targets?

While India continues to rely heavily on coal, the south Asian economic giant is also aggressively pushing renewable energy production, especially after the costs of renewable energy production have fallen drastically in recent years around the world. But experts say that India—the world’s third largest emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs)—has to face many headwinds for […]




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Diverse Diets Are Essential for Nourishing a Healthy Planet as Well as Healthy People

It’s often said that we are what we eat. However, our diets are also a reflection on the health of our food systems, the environment and agricultural biodiversity. In the same way that our bodies need a range of nutrients for optimum health, the environment also benefits from systems that produce a variety of foods, […]




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As Forests Felled Wood Shortage Hits Villagers in Zimbabwe

Linet Makwera (28) has a baby strapped on her back as she totters barefoot, picking tiny pieces of wood on both sides of a dusty and narrow road, peering fearfully at people passing by along the road in Chimanimani’s Mutambara area in Gonzoma village located in Zimbabwe’s Manicaland Province, east of the country. Her fears, […]




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Leather Cooperative Stops Unemployment in Northeast Brazil

The small community of Ribeira stands out in the Northeast, the poorest region of Brazil. There is no unemployment here. One in five inhabitants make a living directly or indirectly from the Arteza Cooperative of Tanners and Leather Artisans. “An idea has the power to transform your world,” said in a philosophical tone Ângelo Macio, […]




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Lahore’s Dangerous Smog: Where Disease and Death Stalk

“It’s been horrible; I’ve been sick on and off for the last 10 days,” said 29-year-old asthmatic Natasha Sohail, who teaches A-Level students at three private schools in Lahore. Last week, her condition worsened with a vertigo attack and fever. “It’s criminal what is happening here,” said an incensed Sohail, referring to the “band-aid measures” […]




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Cryosphere Crisis: Scientists Warn of Devastating Global Impacts Without Urgent Climate Action

Scientists warn of vastly higher impacts on billions of people’s livelihood and cost to the global economy by the accelerating losses in the world’s snow and ice regions, aka the cryosphere. Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists released an annual report on the status of the world’s ice stores on Tuesday (November 12) at the UN […]




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4 Reasons Why the Climate Coalition Will Win Despite Trump

The nation which more than any other caused the climate crisis will leave it to the rest of the world to sort out the mess. That is a takeaway from the US election last week. The numbers are clear: US emissions up to today are 8 times the Chinese, 25 times the Indian and the […]




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Kin urge CHR to probe killing of 2 coconut farmers in Masbate

Lolita Abril urged the CHR to conduct an independent investigation into the killing of her husband Ronel Abril and another coconut farmer Roger Clores last September 26. The two were allegedly killed by elements of the 2nd Infantry Battalion (2nd IB) in an “armed encounter.”




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UN expert assails continued detention of Frenchie Mae

“Frenchie has finally had an opportunity to take the stand to defend herself. It has taken the government nearly half a decade to prepare a case against Frenchie and during this long period, this young woman has been left to languish in detention. That itself raises serious questions about the fairness of the process."



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Iran’s president says Tehran has to deal with Washington

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not be able to ignore its arch-foe the United States and needs to “handle its enemies with forbearance”, state media reported on Tuesday, a week after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. “Whether we like it or not, we will have to deal with the U.S. in […]




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Masterpieces of sound in Limassol

He is one of the most famous composers of our time. His compositions are heard in the greatest music halls in the world and now, the chamber music studio The Symphonians, is bringing Ludovico Einaudi’s music to life in Limassol. A special concert is planned for November 20 as Pattichio Theatre welcomes an ensemble to […]




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EAC has ‘shirked responsibility’ to pass costs on to consumer

The energy regulator said on Tuesday it will review data purporting to show how the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) could “trim the fat” and cut costs by up to 15 per cent, translating into lower utility bills for consumers. The EAC’s “fat” has become a buzzword after Michalis Persianis, head of the Fiscal Council, […]




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Invasive alien species in Cyprus

What they are, why we should care and what we can do about the problems they cause The term invasive alien species (IAS) is used to describe organisms that are introduced accidentally or deliberately into a natural environment where they are not normally found, and which have severe negative consequences for their new environment. Alien […]




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Wall Street bonuses set to increase for first time since 2021

Wall Street firms are expected to pay heftier bonuses for this year, the first increase since a bumper year in 2021, according to a report by compensation consultancy Johnson Associates. Payouts will probably rise after financiers benefited from several factors in recent months: a recovery in dealmaking, the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and equity […]