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Information The UK government’s Advanced Research and Innovation Agency (ARIA) is investing nearly £60 million in geo-engineering research through its Exploring Climate Cooling programme. The initiative aims to combat climate change using Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) techniques, like thickening Arctic sea ice and Marine Cloud Brightening. These methods seek to mimic natural phenomena that cool […]

Information In response to Israel’s intensified military operations in Gaza, the UK has taken a firm stance by suspending free trade agreement talks with Israel, summoning the Israeli ambassador, and imposing new sanctions on West Bank settlers. British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated that the recent escalation contradicts the values underpinning the UK-Israel relationship and

Information British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted EU leaders in London for a landmark summit aimed at resetting UK-EU relations through enhanced defence, trade, and youth cooperation agreements. The summit marked the first of its kind since Brexit and led to several key agreements, including a 12-year extension of EU fishing access to British waters

Portugal, Romania and Poland all go to the polls Romania and Poland are holding Presidential elections, while Portugal is holding its third general election in three years. UN human rights chief accuses Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing’ As Israel continues its airstrikes on Gaza, the UN human rights office has accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” in

Information U.S. energy officials are re-evaluating the security risks associated with Chinese-made power inverters after discovering unauthorised communication devices embedded in them. These inverters, essential for integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into power grids, are widely produced in China and used globally. Experts found undocumented components such as cellular radios in some

Information China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening military cooperation with Russia, emphasising a willingness to expand practical collaboration and strategic communication between their armed forces. Following President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Moscow for the Victory Day parade, the Chinese Defence Ministry described military ties with Russia as operating at a “high level.” Ministry

Information German authorities have arrested three Ukrainian nationals suspected of working on behalf of Russia to carry out sabotage operations. The individuals were allegedly plotting to commit arson and send explosive-laden packages targeting goods transports en route to Ukraine. These acts were reportedly part of efforts to disrupt logistical support for Ukraine, with the suspects

Information Amani Golugwa, the Deputy Secretary General of Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA, was arrested at Julius Nyerere International Airport while attempting to travel to Brussels for a democracy conference hosted by the International Democracy Union (IDU). According to CHADEMA, Golugwa has been held at the central police station in Dar es Salaam since Monday.

Information Poland has ordered the closure of Russia’s consulate in Krakow following confirmation that Russian intelligence services were behind a major arson attack in Warsaw in May 2024. The fire, which nearly destroyed the Marywilska 44 shopping center, caused no injuries but significant damage. Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated that Polish authorities have concrete evidence