By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1301 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 Myanmar’s military government has announced that long-promised national elections will begin on December 28, despite growing scepticism over whether the polls will be free or fair under the current regime. The Union Election Commission said on Monday that the vote would mark…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1650 EAT on Sunday 17 August 2025 A high-level virtual meeting bringing together NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now underway, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron opened the session by thanking all participants, with special recognition given to those joining from outside Europe, including Australia…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1244 EAT on Wednesday 13 August 2025 As diplomatic efforts continue, the war on the ground shows no sign of slowing. Russia launched 49 drones into Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian military, with several regions reporting casualties and damage. In the Kherson region, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1516 EAT on Tuesday 12 August 2025 President Donald Trump is fundamentally reshaping global trade and American economic policy, ushering in what critics describe as an era of “shakedown capitalism”—a system where pay-to-play politics appears to be the new norm and every deal is an opportunity to extract…