Brazil appoints business leader Dan Ioschpe as COP30 climate champion
Brazil has named automotive industry executive Dan Ioschpe as its official “climate champion” for the COP30 summit, to be held in Belém this November.
Uganda has sent special forces to Juba amid rising tensions between President Kiir and Vice President Machar, threatening the 2018 peace deal.
Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan's capital, Juba, to "secure the city," according to Uganda's military chief, amid rising tensions between South Sudan's president and first vice president that have sparked concerns of a return to civil war.
The deployment, which was requested by the South Sudanese government, follows recent tensions after President Salva Kiir's administration detained two ministers and several senior military officials loyal to First Vice President Riek Machar. While one of the ministers has been released, the arrests and deadly clashes in the northern town of Nasir are threatening the peace deal that ended South Sudan's five-year civil war in 2018, which resulted in nearly 400,000 deaths.
Uganda's military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, confirmed the deployment on social media, stating that the Ugandan People's Defence Force (UPDF) only recognizes Salva Kiir as South Sudan's president, and any move against him would be viewed as a declaration of war against Uganda.
Uganda's military spokesperson, Felix Kulayigye, added that the troops are in Juba with the consent of the South Sudanese government, though he did not specify the number of soldiers deployed or how long they would remain.
Uganda has previously intervened in South Sudan’s conflict, sending troops to support Kiir's forces in 2013 and again in 2016 following renewed fighting. Uganda is concerned that a full-scale conflict could lead to a refugee crisis and regional instability.
Aid groups in Myanmar’s worst-hit areas urgently need shelter, food, and water after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed over 2,700 people. Rescue efforts face challenges due to ongoing civil war, damaged infrastructure, and restricted aid access, with the toll expected to rise.
Russian forces carried out a drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, late Wednesday, injuring at least twenty one people and causing structural damage, according to Ukrainian officials.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, ruling her out of the 2027 presidential race. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine. Le Pen plans to appeal.
Apple marked its 49th anniversary by reaching a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion. Despite recent tech stock volatility, Apple's shares surged 28% in 2024.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
Within hours of Trump’s “Liberation Day” speech, a chorus of global voices began responding — some cautiously, others furiously. While the U.S. president promised to rebalance what he called “decades of economic exploitation,” world capitals began drawing their own red lines.
Standing in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump declared what he called “Liberation Day”, announcing a raft of tariffs on U.S. trading partners — the most expansive use of trade powers in modern American history.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, declaring that the Arctic island “belongs to the Greenlanders.”
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on UK and EU imports, warning foreign “cheaters” as he promises to restore American jobs and economic dominance.
Inside Politics explored the impact of Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on UK exports. Analysts warned of serious economic consequences if Britain fails to act decisively.
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