The Pacific Women Mediators Network Colloquium is an important step toward recognising and supporting the vital role of women in peacebuilding across the Pacific region. Held with the support of various international organisations and regional bodies, this event brings together female mediators, community leaders, and peacebuilders from different Pacific Island countries. The aim is simple … Read more
In a major move to support the country’s workforce, the UK government has confirmed a financial boost of £1,400 for eligible workers. Along with this one-time support, the government is introducing the most significant upgrade to workers’ rights in recent history. This announcement is being seen as a powerful step towards fairer working conditions and … Read more
In June 2025, thousands of Credit One Bank customers across the United States are being notified about a cash settlement payout of up to $2,210 per person as part of a class action lawsuit. This settlement comes after allegations that the bank violated federal laws related to debt collection and customer communication practices. If you’ve … Read more
The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team has released its first report concerning military cooperation between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation. The team is part of international efforts under United Nations Security Council resolutions, aimed at monitoring countries like North Korea that are under heavy sanctions. In this report, the Monitoring … Read more
A beautiful new national nature reserve has been created in Kent, England, to help protect its rich natural landscapes, plants, and wildlife. The area is known as the “Garden of England” for its lush countryside and gardens. Now, with this major move, Kent’s historic environment will get even more protection and support for conservation. This … Read more
The UK government has announced a major funding boost of £1.2 billion to help hospitals and schools carry out vital repairs and maintenance. This funding is part of the government’s ongoing effort to improve public services and make buildings safer, more efficient, and better suited for the people who use them every day. Out of … Read more
The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to the East London Mosque Trust after the charity lost nearly £1 million in an investment that went wrong. The regulator said the charity had failed to properly manage the financial risks linked to this investment, which resulted in a significant loss that could have been avoided. … Read more
A man from Missouri has pleaded guilty to being part of a large Medicare fraud scheme that involved unnecessary genetic testing and cost taxpayers millions of dollars. The case highlights ongoing issues with healthcare fraud in the U.S., especially around medical testing services that target elderly patients. The individual, identified as 54-year-old Stephen Lucien O’Connor … Read more
ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) recently carried out a large operation in Tallahassee, Florida, where they arrested more than 100 undocumented immigrants working at several construction sites. This operation has stirred public attention and debate, especially around immigration enforcement and labor in the United States. The raids took place across multiple active construction projects … Read more
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced a set of leadership changes that are expected to help the agency operate more effectively and strengthen its enforcement capabilities. These changes include the appointment of new executives to important roles, as well as internal restructuring designed to improve how the agency runs its day-to-day work. … Read more