Peace Deals

Twenty-Five Political Prisoners Released, Deported from Belarus

25 political prisoners were suddenly freed and sent to Lithuania — some never believed they'd leave

Analysis: Global fossil-fuel emissions set to fall in 2026 amid Hormuz crisis

A war could cut global fossil-fuel emissions by 0.5% in 2026 as prices spike.

‘We now live without this violence’: the Colombian farmers giving up coca for palm oil

After years of fear growing coca, Colombian farmers now own homes and trucks thanks to oil palm.

EU summarises situation with human rights and democracy worldwide in its latest report - EU NEIGHBOURS east

145 EU delegations worked with human rights defenders worldwide in 2025.

Early Edition: August 5, 2026

Negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz reach "very progressive stages" with draft agreement language

A US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS

Safe landing after 241 days shows US-Russia space ties endure

Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List | Euronews

Greece's mythical mountain home of the gods finally secured UNESCO protection after a 12-year

Syria’s hopes for renewal hinge on rebuilding trust, lives and livelihoods

UN chief visits war-torn Syria, declares a 'moment of responsibility, possibility and choice' for

‘I fell in love with the art of coffee-making’: the female baristas shaking up Somalia’s booming cafe scene

Women baristas are opening coffee shops in post-conflict Mogadishu, creating jobs and community

Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before

Spain beat Argentina to win their 2nd World Cup in a final packed with Trump, Bieber, and a

Libya: ICC Greenlights First Case to Move to Trial

The ICC confirmed 17 war crimes charges against a Libyan suspect in the court's first case to reach

We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni

Scaloni refuses to mix football and politics before Argentina faces England, respecting Falklands

Space sensor could spot hidden nuclear weapons in orbit with 99% accuracy

A new sensor could detect hidden nuclear weapons on satellites with 99% accuracy.

West Africa: Liberia Advances Women, Peace and Security Plan - allAfrica.com

Liberia completes validation of its 3rd National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

UN Takes Key Step to Ease Financial Crisis Fueled by US, China

UN voted to stop refunds on money it never received, avoiding bankruptcy for now.

PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time

3,000 England fans saved from missing their team's World Cup match

MIT-Kalaniyot program expands, with new cohort of scholars

11 new Israeli scholars join MIT in a program that grew from an idea to reality in under two years.

How Atiku's AUN is impacting Northern Nigeria - Vanguard News

20,000+ displaced Nigerian children learned to read via a university radio program.

Pitching Peace: Scouts use football to build cohesion ahead of Kenya’s 2027 elections | WOSM

7 peace ambassadors united 100+ youth through football to prevent election violence in Kenya.

Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw

Iran's football team left a peace note reading 'may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all