DP World has appointed Portugese construction firm Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Banana Port, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first deep-water maritime […]
Month: March 2025
Multiple regions of Ukraine targeted in overnight Russian air strikes, officials say
A strike on Odesa came shortly before a visit by President of the Czech Republic, Peter Pavel, who committed further aid to Ukraine’s war-torn regions. […]
Nearly 9,000 migrants died last year in record death toll, UN agency says
The agency recently announced it was suspending many programmes around the world and firing hundreds of employees due to US-led aid cuts. ADVERTISEMENT Nearly 9,000 […]
Video. Nowruz festival celebrated by thousands in Kurdish region
Thousands gathered in Iraq’s Kurdish region on Thursday to celebrate Nowruz, the festival that heralds the arrival of spring and the start of a new […]
Judge to Consider Block on Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans
A hearing has been set for Friday afternoon to debate whether a federal judge in Washington acted correctly when he temporarily stopped the Trump administration […]
Germany’s upper house clears historic defence spending bill
The package, which will allow for a large increase in military expenditure, passed through the Bundesrat despite objections from several smaller parties. ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s upper […]
In a spin: Storm Martinho turns Portugal’s turbines to break wind power records
According to energy company REN, wind production on Wednesday reached historic highs and supplied 56% of the country’s total electricity consumption. ADVERTISEMENT Electricity produced by […]
Does international law allow Europe to seize Russian assets?
While Russia has said seizing its assets would amount to ‘theft’, the question of whether such a move is legal under international law is a […]
Video. Russian overnight strikes cause fires in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Updated: 21/03/2025 – 13:14 GMT+1 Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukrainian cities, injuring at least nine people and causing extensive damage to […]
As Tesla Protests Spread, Elon Musk Gets Ready to Enter the Restaurant Business
A retro-futuristic diner is rising on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, Calif. Curved, silvery and flanked by two outdoor film screens, it looks as […]