The African Union Commission announced plans to launch the Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius in June 2026 to counter bias in global rating systems and improve African nations' access to international capital markets.
UN Secretary General Guterres ruled out military solutions to Cuba's crisis amid Trump's energy embargo and sanctions, while Cuba's foreign minister announced renewable energy targets of 15 percent this year and 100 percent by 2050, despite escalating blackouts exceeding 16 hours nationwide.
President Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire counterproposal, dismissing demands for war reparations and sanctions relief, while the US and Israel hardened positions on Iran's nuclear capacity, risking diplomatic collapse and potential regional military escalation affecting global energy security.
UN Secretary-General Guterres warned that African nations pay over three times more for development loans than wealthier countries, criticizing an unfair global financial system that excludes African representation and limits economic growth opportunities across the continent.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Yemen’s warring sides accept two-month truce starting with Ramadan
Renewables can deliver round-the-clock power cheaper - Report
No ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, heightening global concerns.
World leaders meet for various diplomatic visits and events on May 8.
Four hundred forty-eight former European officials, including ex-EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, urged the EU to impose sanctions on individuals involved in Israel's E1 settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, citing violations of international law and threats to Palestinian statehood.
Three years into Sudan's devastating conflict between armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces, the U.N. warns 34 million people need aid and 4.5 million have fled, insisting military solutions cannot resolve the crisis requiring urgent political dialogue and funding.
Trump administration threatens UN budget cuts unless the organization adopts trade-focused policies, while USAID's dismantling has already displaced 280,000 workers globally and risks 95 million losing healthcare access and 3 million preventable deaths annually.
Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain amid widening Europe rift.
Gold futures hover near one-month lows at $4,581 as the 60-day US-Iran war escalates with Trump seeking congressional approval, while oil prices surge above $111, threatening global energy security through the blocked Strait of Hormuz.
Iran threatens 'long and painful strikes' on U.S. targets if Trump resumes bombing
A professor says efficient governance and historical identity are key components of a strong Iran.
Gold futures near one-month lows as sixty-day US-Iran war escalates, with Strait of Hormuz blockade threatening global energy supplies and disrupting safe-haven demand dynamics amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
UN Secretary-General visits Ethiopia to strengthen Africa-UN cooperation on peace and development.
UN Secretary General António Guterres claims there were large complicities in Venezuela during the US operation against Maduro.
At the UN's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty conference, diplomats warned of escalating global tensions and renewed nuclear arms races, highlighting Kashmir as the world's most volatile nuclear flashpoint between India and Pakistan, where unresolved political conflict threatens catastrophic consequences.
Egyptian President Al-Sisi arrives in Kenya for the Africa-France summit to discuss economic development and regional cooperation.
Trump sees 'beginning of the end' in Russia's war on Ukraine as both sides agrees to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
UN peacekeepers remain in Lebanon amid various global developments and concerns.
IRENA reported that solar and wind energy with battery storage now deliver cheaper, reliable round-the-clock electricity than fossil fuels, with costs falling 87 percent since 2010, while Ghana targets 10 percent renewable generation and 3.4 billion dollar investments by 2030.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi denounced a US-Bahrain-sponsored UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, arguing it ignores US military aggression and illegally abuses international law to justify American actions against Iran.
IRENA reports that solar, wind, and battery storage can deliver reliable 24/7 power at lower costs than fossil fuels.
The UN warns of a worsening human rights crisis in Mali after deadly attacks.
US announces ceasefire extension with Iran
Donald Trump plans to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany within six to 12 months, citing NATO allies' insufficient support in Iran conflict, while threatening troop reductions in Italy and Spain, destabilizing U.S. military presence in Europe.
Yemen war: Coalition ceasefire to help combat coronavirus begins
Guterres welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire
Iran formally accused the US of "piracy" against its commercial vessel Toska in the Sea of Oman, demanding immediate release and lifting of the American naval blockade as a precondition for resuming negotiations before a ceasefire expires.
Aung San Suu Kyi is moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar with a reduced sentence.
Passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship are repatriated from Tenerife after a hantavirus outbreak.
President El-Sisi attends Africa–France Summit dinner hosted by Ruto, Macron in Nairobi
Iran's Foreign Minister rejects a US-Bahrain resolution as one-sided and politically motivated.
UN Secretary-General Guterres warned Monday that military escalation offers no solution to Cuba tensions, as US reconnaissance flights near the island increased to at least 25 missions since February amid Trump's threatening rhetoric toward Havana.
President William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron co-host Kenya's Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, drawing over 4,000 delegates including 30 heads of state, marking France's strategic pivot toward stronger African partnerships on innovation, climate, and security amid improving bilateral ties.
Zimbabwe's bid for a UN Security Council seat tests Africa's continental unity and commitment to collective support.
Renewables can deliver round-the-clock power cheaper than fossil fuels, a new IRENA report says.
US-Iran war: Guterres calls for continued talks, end to ceasefire violations
Ted Turner, founder of CNN, died at 87, praised by Trump and the UN.
Mount Everest's climbing season begins despite a huge unstable ice block and high costs.
The United Arab Emirates exited OPEC to prioritize national economic interests and boost oil production to five million barrels daily by 2027, with $55 billion investment planned, fundamentally challenging the cartel's global influence.
António Guterres urges protection of journalists' rights on World Press Freedom Day.
Bangladesh ranked among the world's top ten worst-affected nations for acute food insecurity in 2025, with 1.6 crore citizens impacted, though conditions showed 32 percent improvement year-over-year amid ongoing challenges from conflicts and climate shocks.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
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Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Italy and Spain due to perceived lack of support.